By the time you read this article, Netflix will have started rolling out its new “Basic with Ads” plan. After years of resisting investor pressure, the company, following its first subscriber decline in a decade, announced this past April it would begin offering an ad-supported tier. Here’s everything you need to know about the company’s… Continue reading Here’s what you need to know about Netflix’s Basic with Ads plan
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iPhone maker Foxconn and Saudi Arabia are going into the EV business
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has formed a joint venture with Foxconn to build and sell EVs, the latest move by the nation to meet its Vision 2030 goal of reducing its dependence on oil and diversifying its economy. The new company, called Ceer, will design, manufacture and sell a portfolio of EVs using BMW’s… Continue reading iPhone maker Foxconn and Saudi Arabia are going into the EV business
EV-maker Arrival gets delisting warning from Nasdaq
Commercial electric vehicle company Arrival has gotten a warning from the Nasdaq Stock Market because its stock price is trading too low. The company issued a press release Thursday saying it received a notification at the start of the week that it was not in compliance with the Nasdaq’s requirement to trade ordinary shares above… Continue reading EV-maker Arrival gets delisting warning from Nasdaq
Lyft lays off 13% of workforce as it tries to slash operating expenses
Lyft said Thursday it is laying off 13% of its workforce as it tries to reduce operating expenses, according to a securities filing. The ride-hailing company described the cuts as proactive step to ensure it “is set up to accelerate execution and deliver strong business results in Q4 of 2022 and in 2023.” Lyft also… Continue reading Lyft lays off 13% of workforce as it tries to slash operating expenses
Secretlab Skins are stylish car seat covers… for your gaming chair
Image: Secretlab My very first review at ZDNET was of Secretlab’s Titan Evo 2022, a premium-built gaming chair that has since become a staple of my home office — and virtually any major esports league that you can think of. It sits comfortably at the top of ZDNET’s best gaming chairs list and continues to… Continue reading Secretlab Skins are stylish car seat covers… for your gaming chair
Honda wants to make ‘edgy’ EVs without fake manual transmissions, unlike Toyota
Honda is shying away from the idea of adding fake manual transmissions to its upcoming EV lineup, unlike Toyota, which has filed for patents to introduce the technology. Honda, Toyota differ in adding simulated transmissions to EV models During an interview with Car and Driver, Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, and head of electrification Shinji Aoyama… Continue reading Honda wants to make ‘edgy’ EVs without fake manual transmissions, unlike Toyota
Tesla Bot-like humanoid robots could be a $150 billion business, says Goldman Sachs
Humanoid robots, like the recently unveiled Tesla Bot, could be a $150 billion-a-year business within the next 15 years, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The idea of robots taking over menial tasks and reducing labor costs has been around for a long time, but it has taken on a different meaning. Robots have… Continue reading Tesla Bot-like humanoid robots could be a $150 billion business, says Goldman Sachs
Tesla price cuts are resulting in cancellations for China EV brands
Tesla’s recent price cuts in China are reportedly resulting in “significant cancellations” for Chinese EV brands. However, deliveries are down month-to-month in October. Last month, Tesla announced some significant price cuts for the Model 3 and Model Y in China. This was important news for Tesla since there have been early signs of a demand… Continue reading Tesla price cuts are resulting in cancellations for China EV brands
The next attempt to launch the Artemis I mission will be at night
/ The rocket will begin rolling back out to Launch Pad 39B just after midnight on Friday, November 4th. The SLS rocket for the Artemis 1 mission on September 27, 2022.Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images NASA has confirmed its next launch attempt for the Artemis I mission will be at night, with a… Continue reading The next attempt to launch the Artemis I mission will be at night
Huge Drone Swarm to Form Giant Advertisement Over NYC Skyline
“I think it’s outrageous to be spoiling our city’s skyline for private profit.” Droning On Someone thinks it’s a great idea to fly 500 drones over New York City to create a huge ad in the sky on Thursday evening. Because New Yorkers certainly don’t have any historical reason to mistrust unknown aircraft over their… Continue reading Huge Drone Swarm to Form Giant Advertisement Over NYC Skyline