We wouldn’t call Chromebooks disposable, but it’s no secret that many of them prioritize price over sustainability. Acer, however, contends that they should be just as kind to the planet as some of their higher-end counterparts. The company has introduced the first Chrome OS-powered laptop in its eco-friendly Vero line, the Chromebook Vero 514. As… Continue reading Acer’s first Chromebook Vero is built to be repaired and recycled
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Meta accounts and Horizon profiles arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook
Meta accounts have arrived. As of today, Facebook parent company Meta has begun rolling out the new login system for Quest owners. “The update will roll out globally on a gradual basis, so if you don’t have the option to create a Meta account and Meta Horizon profile right away, you’ll get the update soon,”… Continue reading Meta accounts and Horizon profiles arrive today, freeing Quest headsets from Facebook
Twitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security risk
In a whistleblower complaint, Twitter’s former security chief has raised serious questions not just about the company’s security practices, but the potential for foreign governments and entities to influence the company. According to Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, Twitter’s dealings with other countries could be putting the United States’ national security at risk. As reported by CNN,… Continue reading Twitter whistleblower claims company’s practices pose national security risk
NPR’s podcast catalog comes to YouTube
Google is partnering with National Public Radio to bring the broadcaster’s podcasts to YouTube. On Thursday, the two announced that more than 20 NPR shows, including Up First and Throughline, are now available on the platform. NPR is no stranger to YouTube. Its Tiny Desks concert series has been a hit on the platform for… Continue reading NPR’s podcast catalog comes to YouTube
Yelp adds a warning label to anti-abortion center listings
Starting today, Yelp will apply a label to business pages for crisis pregnancy centers (also known as anti-abortion centers) to clarify that these facilities usually have limited medical services. The label also notes that crisis pregnancy centers “may not have licensed medical professionals onsite.” The consumer notice could help people avoid confusion with clinics that… Continue reading Yelp adds a warning label to anti-abortion center listings
German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Waymo and Daimler Truck are testing fully automated trucks in Texas005024
Waymo Truck: The Google subsidiary is testing self-driving “Freightliner” trucks from Daimler Truck. The Google subsidiary Waymo and the German manufacturer Daimler Truck are starting test runs with fully automatic trucks. Both companies announced this at a virtual press conference on Tuesday. The trucks of the Daimler brand Freightliner are to drive independently, referred to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Autonomous driving: Waymo and Daimler Truck are testing fully automated trucks in Texas005024
Industry digest: How motoring bosses should approach social media
As people struggle with the mounting cost of living crisis, may I respectfully offer some advice to business leaders who are active on social media: now is maybe not the best time to be posting selfies of you living the high life in exotic holiday locations, receiving hospitality at sporting events or showing off your… Continue reading Industry digest: How motoring bosses should approach social media
From the archive: on this day in 1959
Presumably piggybacking off the Longcross unveiling of the Mini, we tested the latest from the Fighting Vehicles Research and Development Establishment. These were the Austin Champ jeep, Daimler’s Ferret scout car and Alvis’s six-wheelers, the Saladin armoured car, Salamander fire tender and Saracen troop carrier. Apart from the Saracen having a forward engine, they shared… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1959
New McLaren boss considering electric super-SUV
However, while Leiters is keen to create such a model, he insisted that it very much remains at the discussion stage and that McLaren is also open to other ideas and models instead of, or in addition to, an SUV. An SUV would also have a knock-on effect to McLaren’s current range of models, said Leiters,… Continue reading New McLaren boss considering electric super-SUV
Autocar magazine 24 August 2022: on sale now
Meanwhile, Mike Duff drives a prototype of the new Lamborghini Urus Performante to determine whether its tweaks – a diet saving 47kg, and a 15bhp boost – pay off dynamically. We’ve also had time in the new Honda Civic on UK roads – can the hybrid hatchback reinvigorate the neglected family hatch class? Features This… Continue reading Autocar magazine 24 August 2022: on sale now