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The Therabody TheraFace Pro Is a Versatile Tool

The TheraFace Pro intimidated me. Made by Therabody—the company behind the popular Theragun devices—the TheraFace Pro is the It Girl beauty tool of the moment, on par with the coveted Dyson Airwrap in both price and prestige. This $399 tool offers a variety of skin-care treatments, from microcurrent and LED light to percussive facial massages.… Continue reading The Therabody TheraFace Pro Is a Versatile Tool

At Long Last, Mathematical Proof That Black Holes Are Stable

In 1963, the mathematician Roy Kerr found a solution to Einstein’s equations that precisely described the spacetime outside what we now call a rotating black hole. (The term wouldn’t be coined for a few more years.) In the nearly six decades since his achievement, researchers have tried to show that these so-called Kerr black holes… Continue reading At Long Last, Mathematical Proof That Black Holes Are Stable

Netflix’s ad-supported tier might not play commercials during new movies

Netflix’s forthcoming ad-supported tier could include programming without commercials. According to Bloomberg, the company doesn’t plan to run ads during original movies, at least when they first premiere on the platform. In doing so, Netflix reportedly hopes to keep its service appealing to high-profile filmmakers who may find the idea of commercials interrupting their stories… Continue reading Netflix’s ad-supported tier might not play commercials during new movies

Tesla is increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving software to $15,000

For the second time this year, Tesla is increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. On Saturday, Elon Musk tweeted that the upfront cost of the driver assistance software would increase to $15,000 on September 5th. The automaker will honor the current $12,000 price on orders made before that date but will deliver… Continue reading Tesla is increasing the price of its Full Self-Driving software to $15,000

Hitting the Books: How can privacy survive in a world that never forgets?

As I write this, Amazon is announcing its purchase of iRobot, adding its room-mapping robotic vacuum technology to the company’s existing home surveillance suite, the Ring doorbell and prototype aerial drone. This is in addition to Amazon already knowing what you order online, what websites you visit, what foods you eat and, soon, every last… Continue reading Hitting the Books: How can privacy survive in a world that never forgets?

Tesla’s Full-Self Driving software is going up in price again

Tesla’s increasing the price of its Full-Self Driving (FSD) software to $15,000. In a post on Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the new price will go into effect in North America starting September 5th, representing a $3,000 jump. Drivers who order a vehicle before September 5th won’t have to pay the newly-increased price,… Continue reading Tesla’s Full-Self Driving software is going up in price again

Polestar CEO sees value in EVs, even when they’re parked

In its five years as a standalone automaker, Polestar has placed into production two vehicles and announced the delivery schedule of four additional vehicles. The latest, the Polestar 6, is an electric roadster that’s due to hit the road in 2026. It’s an impressive pace for a new company.  While some of that success can… Continue reading Polestar CEO sees value in EVs, even when they’re parked

ESR HaloLock with CryoBoost chargers: Fast wireless charging in your car, home, or office

Smartphones have to be charged daily and if you use other accessories like smartwatches and headphones, they require regular charging as well. I have wireless charging products on my nightstand, office desk, and in my car and for the last month I’ve been testing out a couple of ESR’s new HaloLock products with CryoBoost. CryoBoost… Continue reading ESR HaloLock with CryoBoost chargers: Fast wireless charging in your car, home, or office

Delta just offended its most loyal customers and the question is why

They went after the money, not the customer. (A screenshot from a Delta video.) Chris Matyszczyk/Screenshot Status. It’s something everyone craves, secretly or not. It’s something airlines want customers to have. It’s something airline customers want to feel as they separate themselves from the riff and the raff. ZDNET Recommends Recently, though, it seems that… Continue reading Delta just offended its most loyal customers and the question is why