US public charging network EVgo has announced an expansion of its Plug and Charge capabilities via its new Autocharge+ technology. Previously, owners of Plug and Charge capable GM EVs could utilize the feature on the EVgo network, but that opportunity is now available for drivers of plenty other EVs, including Ford. Plug and Charge is technology… Continue reading EVgo expands Plug and Charge capabilities to EVs beyond GMs Ultium Charge 360 network including Ford, Polestar
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Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers
Tesla has officially launched its CCS adapter for $250, enabling Tesla drivers to access public charging stations. This is a product that Tesla owners have been wanting for a long time. For the past year, Tesla has indicated that it is about to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. This has been a… Continue reading Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers
The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming reality
The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming a reality in Austin, where Tesla is deploying solar roofs and Powerwall in a brand-new development. Last year, Tesla signed a breakthrough deal to deploy solar roofs and Powerwalls on a “large scale” in a new community in Austin, Texas. The project is in partnership with Brookfield… Continue reading The world’s first Tesla solar neighborhood is becoming reality
We Don’t Need to Reinvent the Planet; We Need to Rewild It
This article was created with Re:wild as part of Recurrent‘s charitable partnerships initiative, which supports non-profits that champion sustainable solutions for the planetary crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The solution to our carbon emissions problem isn’t a new technology that sucks carbon from the air. It’s an ancient one—nearly 4 billion years… Continue reading We Don’t Need to Reinvent the Planet; We Need to Rewild It
Steroid Use Linked to a Bunch of Very Bad Brain Problems
Image by Getty / Futurism Several new studies appear to confirm that steroids — both those used for bodybuilding and those prescribed for conditions including asthma and allergies — are absolutely terrible for brain health. Like, shockingly bad. As it may go without saying, it doesn’t feel terribly farfetched that the athlete-favored anabolic-androgenic steroids used… Continue reading Steroid Use Linked to a Bunch of Very Bad Brain Problems
FDA Warns Americans to Stop Cooking Chicken in NyQuil
It seems like every year there’s a new — or old but resurfaced— social media challenge that coaxes kids into putting their health at risk. This one, though, may take the cake. NyQuil chicken, also known as “Sleepytime Chicken,” is now bubbling back up on the sordid depths of platforms like TikTok, where impressionable kids are encouraged —… Continue reading FDA Warns Americans to Stop Cooking Chicken in NyQuil
Best Laptops for Music Production
Music production is one of the creative tasks that has been democratized by the rise of consumer technology. Tasks like editing and adding effects to multitrack recordings once required a room’s worth of equipment, but can now be done from an airplane seat by someone with a laptop and headphones. Don’t get us wrong, the… Continue reading Best Laptops for Music Production
California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers
In 2020, California voters approved Proposition 22, a law that app-based companies including Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash said would improve worker conditions while keeping rides and deliveries cheap and abundant for consumers. But a report published today suggests that rideshare drivers in the state have instead seen their effective hourly wage decline compared to what… Continue reading California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers
The Best Car Phone Mounts and Chargers
Getting ready for a drive? Whether you use your phone for navigation, music, or podcasts—or are just bringing it along for the ride—the right accessories can make it the perfect passenger. A good car mount will keep it within easy reach and in view, so you don’t need to dangerously fumble for your handset and… Continue reading The Best Car Phone Mounts and Chargers
Meta is reportedly cutting staff and reorganizing teams
Meta has begun cutting staff and reorganizing teams in an effort to cut costs, according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal. The company apparently doesn’t want to frame the changes as layoffs, but is reportedly “quietly nudging out a significant number of staffers” as it prepares for more significant cuts. It’s not… Continue reading Meta is reportedly cutting staff and reorganizing teams