More than four years after her arrest, the drawn-out legal saga of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou came to a formal end this week. On Friday, US District Judge Ann Donnelly dismissed an indictment against Meng, according to Reuters. On behalf of the US, Canadian authorities arrested Meng in 2018 for allegedly violating American… Continue reading Judge dismisses indictment against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou
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Pentagon unveils B-21 Raider aircraft with advanced stealth technology
The US military has unveiled the B-21 Raider, its first new stealth bomber in 30 years. Northrop Grumman, which developed the aircraft, first showed us a silhouette of the plane covered by a shroud way back in 2015. Now, the Pentagon has officially presented the B-21 at an event at Northrop Grumman’s plant in Palmdale,… Continue reading Pentagon unveils B-21 Raider aircraft with advanced stealth technology
Recommended Reading: The environmental cost of China’s EV boom
Antonia Timmerman, Rest of World The rise of electric vehicles in China is causing devastating environmental impacts in nearby Indonesia, including rising ocean temperatures as a byproduct of coal plants. Upper respiratory infections are also one of the main health issues for people who live near nickel-processing factories and the main water sources for some… Continue reading Recommended Reading: The environmental cost of China’s EV boom
Meta faces lawsuit for harvesting financial data from tax prep websites
A group of anonymous plaintiffs who filed their taxes online in 2020 using H&R Block has sued Meta, accusing the company of violating users’ trust and privacy. If you’ll recall, a recent Markup investigation revealed that H&R Block, along with other popular tax-filing websites like TaxAct and TaxSlayer, have been sending users’ sensitive financial information… Continue reading Meta faces lawsuit for harvesting financial data from tax prep websites
Sirius XM flaw could’ve let hackers remotely unlock and start cars
/ Security researcher Sam Curry found an exploit affecting the telematics and infotainment systems powered by Sirius XM. Curry says the company has since fixed the issue. Nissan is just one of the auto manufacturer’s that use Sirius XM’s connected vehicle services. A vulnerability affecting Sirius XM’s connected vehicle services could’ve let hackers remotely start,… Continue reading Sirius XM flaw could’ve let hackers remotely unlock and start cars
EufyCam 3 and HomeBase 3 review: Why I’m not getting rid of these cameras yet
Pros Great video quality No subscription fees Face recognition Anti-theft detection Completely wireless Cons Expensive Had to unpair and repair old Eufy Security devices Privacy concerns Not directly compatible with HomeKit Eufy Security has attracted attention in the security camera world recently for cybersecurity flaws, with some users saying Eufy has misled consumers by uploading local-only data… Continue reading EufyCam 3 and HomeBase 3 review: Why I’m not getting rid of these cameras yet
Roomba Combo j7 Plus review: now with a mop on top
A cool but minor upgrade to an already excellent robot vacuum, iRobot’s Combo j7 adds a mop to the bot and is worth considering if you’ve got hardwood floors and lots of fluffy rugs. For everyone else, the regular j7 vacuum is still your best bet. The Roomba Combo j7 Plus is a top-of-the-line robot… Continue reading Roomba Combo j7 Plus review: now with a mop on top
Tesla finally delivered its first electric semi trucks
Tesla Tesla on Thursday night delivered its first production semi trucks, five years after first unveiling the Tesla Semi. The trucks were delivered to PepsiCo. With smoke, strobe lights and a bumping techno beat to set the mood, Tesla CEO Elon Musk personally drove one of the vehicles out before a cheering crowd gathered in… Continue reading Tesla finally delivered its first electric semi trucks
Lessons learned after living in an off-grid rental
Work from home InForest’s Swedish cabins are completely off the grid, relying on solar power, battery backup, and a limited amount of water. Living in one for a week required some compromises, but fewer than expected. Confession: when I booked a working vacation at an InForest cabin this summer, I wasn’t looking for an introductory course on… Continue reading Lessons learned after living in an off-grid rental
Cleantechnica: Tesla Owners’ Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide (Video)002421
After purchasing a Tesla, it transforms into a trusted friend — perhaps even a cherished member of your family. At this time of year, it’s not unusual to buy presents for your friends and family. Naughty or nice, why not put your Tesla on Santa’s list? It turns out that Alex Guberman, a Tesla owner… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Owners’ Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide (Video)002421