Heat pumps: what they do and why they’re hot now

The humble heat pump has finally found its moment in the spotlight. The appliance can potentially save you money on your energy bills, fight climate change, and reduce Europe’s dependency on Russian gas, proponents say. One day, heat pumps might even replace air conditioning and heating systems across the world. Sure, that sounds super ambitious,… Continue reading Heat pumps: what they do and why they’re hot now

The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang

Many members of Conti are believed to be based in Russia or surrounding regions. For years, the Kremlin has largely turned a blind eye to cybercriminals based in the country, making it a homebase for several ransomware groups. The leaked Conti Files revealed some high-level members of the gang appear to have connections to the… Continue reading The US Offers a $10M Bounty for Intel on Conti Ransomware Gang

BMW fuel cell SUV to enter mass production as soon as 2025: executive

TOKYO/FRANKFURT — BMW will start mass-producing and selling fuel cell vehicles developed jointly with Toyota Motor as early as 2025, sales chief Pieter Nota told Nikkei, outlining the German automaker’s push into greener cars amid increasingly strict environmental regulations in Europe. BMW unveiled the fuel cell iX5 Hydrogen concept car at the International Motor Show… Continue reading BMW fuel cell SUV to enter mass production as soon as 2025: executive

Japanese, South Korean makers compete for Indonesia’s EV market

JAKARTA — Japanese and South Korean automakers are using an auto show in Indonesia to show off their eco-friendly models as Southeast Asia’s largest economy pushes green technologies to meet ambitious goals for reducing carbon emissions. A total of 25 four-wheeled vehicle brands — 21 passenger cars and four commercial vehicles, mostly from East Asian… Continue reading Japanese, South Korean makers compete for Indonesia’s EV market

DECKED Partners with Pearson’s to Fuel Today’s Missions

A peanut-packed Salted Nut Roll tucked into every DECKED carton KETCHUM, Idaho, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DECKED, the folks making American-made gear and tool handling systems for people working and recreating out of vehicles, has joined forces with Pearson Candy Company to share the ultimate active person’s snack with their customers– a peanut-packed Salted… Continue reading DECKED Partners with Pearson’s to Fuel Today’s Missions

FY22 RAISE GRANTS UNDERSCORE URGENCY TO INVEST IN SAFE, CONNECTED ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALL COMMUNITIES

Across categories, most of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY22 RAISE grants accounted for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, demonstrating exceptional demand for trail, walking and biking infrastructure that connects people to jobs, schools, shopping and transit WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation’s largest trails and active transportation advocacy organization,… Continue reading FY22 RAISE GRANTS UNDERSCORE URGENCY TO INVEST IN SAFE, CONNECTED ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALL COMMUNITIES

FTC kicks off efforts to regulate data security and surveillance tech

The Federal Trade Commission is officially starting its efforts to broadly regulate data security. The agency has published an early notice of proposed rulemaking that asks the public to comment on commercial surveillance and data gathering practices, such as camera monitoring or protections for sensitive info. Officials not only want to understand the harms and… Continue reading FTC kicks off efforts to regulate data security and surveillance tech

NBA 2K23’s Jordan Challenge revival is all about authenticity

In NBA 2K23, 2K Sports is bringing the Jordan Challenge mode from NBA 2K11 back with some serious upgrades. The publisher has revealed more details about the game mode, which features 15 key moments from Michael Jordan’s career. It includes the 1982 NCAA National Championship, the “Flu Game” and (spoiler) Jordan’s game-winning shot at the… Continue reading NBA 2K23’s Jordan Challenge revival is all about authenticity

The merged Google Meet app lets you host group Spotify and YouTube sessions

Google’s merger of Meet and Duo may be confusing, but it should deliver some useful upgrades in the bargain. The company has added a live sharing beta feature that lets users of the revamped Meet share Spotify and YouTube streams during chats. You can play games like Uno Mobile and Kahoot, too. The functionality will… Continue reading The merged Google Meet app lets you host group Spotify and YouTube sessions

Anker’s Eufy robot vacuums are up to 47 percent off at Amazon

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Some folks who are in the market for a robot vacuum might be looking beyond Roomba after… Continue reading Anker’s Eufy robot vacuums are up to 47 percent off at Amazon