Just a couple of short weeks before its next Unpacked event, Samsung has revealed that it shipped “almost 10 million foldable smartphones” worldwide. In a post on the Samsung Newsroom, the company’s chief of Mobile Experience (MX) Business, Dr. TM Roh, said that’s a 300 percent increase from 2020 and that he expects what he… Continue reading Samsung says it shipped almost 10 million foldable phones in 2021
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250,000 car deliveries in one quarter can’t save Tesla from dwindling revenue
The supply chain issues that have wracked the rest of the automotive industry for more than a year appear to have finally caught up with Tesla. The EV automaker announced on Wednesday’s Q2 investors report that its automotive revenue has declined by more than 13 percent following last quarter’s record-breaking mark despite ending the quarter… Continue reading 250,000 car deliveries in one quarter can’t save Tesla from dwindling revenue
Jury finds Tesla just ‘1%’ responsible for a Florida teen’s crash
Tesla is receiving minimal blame for a fiery 2018 crash in South Florida, which killed two teenagers and injured another. A jury today found Tesla just one percent responsible for the crash, reports the AP, which means it’s only responsible for paying $105,00 of the $10.5 million awarded to the teen’s family. 90 percent of… Continue reading Jury finds Tesla just ‘1%’ responsible for a Florida teen’s crash
‘Minecraft’ studio wants nothing to do with NFTs
Don’t expect to buy a creeper skin as an NFT (non-fungible token) and plug it into your Minecraft server in the near future. Mojang has taken a firm stance against the massively popular game’s involvement with NFTs and blockchain tech. “[To] ensure that Minecraft players have a safe and inclusive experience, blockchain technologies are not permitted… Continue reading ‘Minecraft’ studio wants nothing to do with NFTs
Biden’s latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms
President Biden is still unveiling measures to combat climate change, and his newest efforts are aimed at preventing environmental crises. The President has outlined a string of executive actions that, notably, include the first “Wind Energy Areas” in the Gulf of Mexico. The 700,000 acres will allow for enough potential offshore wind power to supply… Continue reading Biden’s latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms
Apple’s latest iOS and macOS updates offer more control over live sports
Apple may be several weeks away from releasing iOS 16, macOS Ventura and other major updates, but that isn’t precluding one last hurrah for current-generation software. The company has released iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6 and macOS 12.5, all of which provide more control over live sports in the TV app. You can restart matches already… Continue reading Apple’s latest iOS and macOS updates offer more control over live sports
US Postal Service to boost purchases of electric vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US Postal Service plans to substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it’s buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, officials said Wednesday. The Postal Service anticipates boosting electric vehicles from 20 percent to 50 percent in its initial purchase of 50,000 vehicles — with the first of them… Continue reading US Postal Service to boost purchases of electric vehicles
DALL-E’s powerful AI image generator is now available in beta
You no longer have to be part of a small club to try OpenAI’s clever DALL-E image generator. The consortium has launched a beta that will make DALL-E available to 1 million people from a waitlist in the weeks ahead. If you get in, you’ll receive 50 free image credits in your first month and… Continue reading DALL-E’s powerful AI image generator is now available in beta
‘Space Explorers: The ISS Experience’ wraps up with a spacewalk filmed in VR
The final episode of Space Explorers: The ISS Experience is available starting today and it’s closing things out with a bang. The four-part series, which debuted in October 2020, wraps up with the first spacewalk filmed in ultra high-resolution cinematic virtual reality. The episode, which is called “Expand,” includes the arrival of a SpaceX crew on… Continue reading ‘Space Explorers: The ISS Experience’ wraps up with a spacewalk filmed in VR
DoorDash couriers will need to scan a customer’s ID before delivering alcohol
DoorDash is rolling out a new requirement for alcohol deliveries across the US. The delivery person will need to scan a customer’s ID with the DoorDash app to make sure the buyer is of legal drinking age. They’ll also check for signs of intoxication before handing over the booze (couriers are not allowed to deliver… Continue reading DoorDash couriers will need to scan a customer’s ID before delivering alcohol