The Energy Department’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program (ATVMP) hasn’t offered a loan to an electric car maker since 2010, but it’s ready to offer money once again. As Reuters reports, the Energy Department is providing a $2.5 billion loan to the GM and LG joint venture Ultium Cells for the sake of constructing EV… Continue reading GM secures $2.5 billion government loan to build EV battery factories
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‘The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’ is delayed a month before launch
Daedalic Entertainment has delayed The Lord of the Rings: Gollum a little more than five weeks before it was due to debut on September 1st. The studio took to Twitter on Monday to announce it would need more time to complete work on the game. “In order to deliver the best possible experience, we have… Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’ is delayed a month before launch
Funko moves into video games with former Traveller’s Tales developers
Funko, which is best known for its Pop vinyl figurines, is about to venture into new territory. It’s making video games with the help of developer 10:10 Games. The studio is led by Jon Burton, the founder of Traveller’s Tales and TT Games. “By partnering with 10:10 Games and utilizing the best creators in the… Continue reading Funko moves into video games with former Traveller’s Tales developers
Leaked documents show the hoops Roblox jumped through to do business in China
In late June, Blizzard delayed Diablo Immortal’s Chinese launch mere days before the game was set to debut in the country after co-developer NetEase seemingly drew the ire of government censors over an ill-advised social media post. The episode was a reminder of the tightrope act foreign game developers often have to pull off to… Continue reading Leaked documents show the hoops Roblox jumped through to do business in China
Anker’s third-gen GaN chargers have improved temperature monitoring
Anker has revealed its third-gen gallium nitride (GaN) chargers, just over a year after the previous batch. The company is branding the new lineup of power bricks and portable chargers as GaNPrime. Anker said it worked with several partners to create products that last longer and are more sustainable. It claims the GaNPrime is the… Continue reading Anker’s third-gen GaN chargers have improved temperature monitoring
Google marks Play Store’s 10th birthday with a new logo
The Play Store is officially 10 years old, and Google is eager to mark the occasion. On top of a new logo in line with the tech giant’s current aesthetic (see above), there’s a promotion starting July 25th that offers 10 times the usual Play Points to rewards program members who make purchases. Google launched… Continue reading Google marks Play Store’s 10th birthday with a new logo
Mercedes EQXX first drive: Driving the future of Mercedes
Mercedes had a singular goal: Build a one-off concept vehicle that could travel 1000 kilometers (621 miles) on one charge from a battery pack slightly smaller than 100kWh. The result was the EQXX, a coupe that looks as good as the technology that powers it. Typically these vehicles are off limits to anyone outside of… Continue reading Mercedes EQXX first drive: Driving the future of Mercedes
HBO Max will begin streaming ‘Game of Thrones’ in 4K HDR next month
Ahead of the debut of House of the Dragon on August 21st, HBO Max will begin streaming all eight seasons of Game of Thrones in 4K. HBO parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced the news this week in a programming notice spotted by FlatpanelsHD (via The Verge). The company said all eight seasons would also… Continue reading HBO Max will begin streaming ‘Game of Thrones’ in 4K HDR next month
Marvel’s new Disney+ ‘Daredevil’ series will arrive in 2024
It’s official. Nearly four years after Netflix canceled Daredevil and the series more recently made its way over to Disney+, Disney confirmed it’s developing a new 18-episode live-action TV show starring the blind superhero. On Saturday, Marvel announced Daredevil: Born Again and shared that stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio would reprise their roles as Daredevil… Continue reading Marvel’s new Disney+ ‘Daredevil’ series will arrive in 2024
Apple Watch ‘Pro’ will reportedly introduce first series redesign since 2018
Details about Apple’s upcoming high-end variant of the Apple Watch Series 8 have been trickling out in recent weeks. According to a report Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman published at the start of the month, the wearable will feature the largest display Apple has ever shipped on a smartwatch. As a result, it may also include a… Continue reading Apple Watch ‘Pro’ will reportedly introduce first series redesign since 2018