When I get situated in the driver’s seat of my Tesla Model Y, my initial auditory experience is stillness and a vacuum of sound. The motor emits neither noise nor vibration. Engaging the automatic transmission into Drive mode sparks a visual confirmation on the touchscreen but has no accompanying functional sound. When I accelerate, I… Continue reading Clean Tecnica: Why Auditory Experiences Are So Important To EV Drivers 002353
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Clean Technica: Rumor: Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production End Of 2023002352
Reuters claims to have an exclusive on Tesla Cybertruck production plans. As far as I recall or have assumed, the timeline matches up with what Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously guided for the giant stainless steel truck thingie. Tesla has said that Cybertruck production will start around the middle of 2023 and then gradually… Continue reading Clean Technica: Rumor: Tesla Cybertruck Mass Production End Of 2023002352
Scientists Spot “Stripped, Pulsating Core” of Star Caused By Horrific Accident
That’s not normal. Core Dump Scientists studying a group of stars made an astonishing but “serendipitous” discovery when they realized that Gamma Columbae, a fairly average celestial body, might actually be the “stripped pulsating core of a massive star,” according to a study published this week in Nature Astronomy. If true, that means Gamma Columbae… Continue reading Scientists Spot “Stripped, Pulsating Core” of Star Caused By Horrific Accident
Scientists Use Actual Lunar Soil Sample to Create Rocket Fuel
The process could work autonomously as well, no astronaut required. Fill ‘Er Up A team of Chinese researchers say they managed to convert actual lunar regolith samples into a source of rocket fuel and oxygen — a potential gamechanger for future space explorers hoping to make use of in-situ resources to fuel up for their… Continue reading Scientists Use Actual Lunar Soil Sample to Create Rocket Fuel
Twitter Had a Plan to Fix Social Media. Will Elon Musk Follow It?
Musk’s chief concern will be whether he can align his philosophical affection for decentralization with the need to turn Twitter into a profitable business. He has previously expressed a desire to open source the Twitter algorithm in the name of transparency, but ceding control of the algorithm (the mechanism by which people are kept on… Continue reading Twitter Had a Plan to Fix Social Media. Will Elon Musk Follow It?
30 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2022): Binoculars, Helmets, Trekking Poles
Got friends and loved ones who love to camp, hike, trail run, fish, or hunt? The experience is the whole point, but many outdoorsy people love to geek out over all the cool gear released every year. Not every gift has to be useful in the backcountry (although those are certainly appreciated). Their favorite gift… Continue reading 30 Outdoor Gift Ideas (2022): Binoculars, Helmets, Trekking Poles
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to cut Twitter’s workforce in half
The mass layoffs Twitter employees have been bracing for since Elon Musk began his takeover may be on the horizon. According to Bloomberg, the website’s new owner and “Chief Twit” is planning to cull 3,700 employees from the company’s workforce, which would cut its number of staff members in half, in an effort to cut… Continue reading Elon Musk is reportedly planning to cut Twitter’s workforce in half
Twitter cancels Chirp developer conference two weeks before it was scheduled to begin
In another sign of the upheaval happening internally at Twitter, the company has called off its Chirp developer conference just two weeks before it was scheduled to take place on November 16th. The company alerted developers and other attendees in a brief note that didn’t provide a reason for the cancellation. “The team at Twitter… Continue reading Twitter cancels Chirp developer conference two weeks before it was scheduled to begin
Meta will allow creators to sell NFTs directly on Instagram
Meta is expanding its support for NFTs in a major way. The company is now allowing some creators to make and sell digital collectibles directly on Instagram, Meta announced during its Creator Week event. The platform has been experimenting with NFTs on Instagram and Facebook since last year. But up until now, Instagram users have… Continue reading Meta will allow creators to sell NFTs directly on Instagram
The NYPD is joining Ring’s neighborhood watch app amid privacy and racial profiling concerns
One of the most recognizable police forces is joining Ring’s Neighbors app. The New York Police Department has announced that it will participate in Ring’s neighborhood watch tool. Officers won’t look for posts “around the clock,” but they will respond to users’ crime and safety concerns, post notices and ask for help with “active police… Continue reading The NYPD is joining Ring’s neighborhood watch app amid privacy and racial profiling concerns