Automakers Ford, GM, and BMW are announcing a new managed EV charging pilot program with SMUD, the sixth-largest not-for-profit electric service provider. Ford, GM, and BMW are partnering with SMUD on a managed electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. The new charging pilot will help EV customers save money on utility costs to promote a balanced… Continue reading Ford, GM, BMW partner with SMUD on managed EV charging pilot
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Tesla’s public Superchargers are deemed ‘illegal’ in Germany due to technicality
Tesla’s Supercharger stations that are open to non-Tesla electric vehicles are deemed “illegal” in Germany due to the lack of kWh counter on the units. Over the last year, we have been reporting on Tesla ramping up its effort to open the Supercharger network, its extensive global network of fast-charging stations, to electric vehicles from other automakers.… Continue reading Tesla’s public Superchargers are deemed ‘illegal’ in Germany due to technicality
California Wants Tesla to Stop Calling Half-Finished System “Full Self-Driving”
This could be really bad for Tesla. Name Game Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) package may soon come to a full stop — under its current name, at least, because California authorities aren’t fans of what they say is the feature’s misleading name. In a complaint against the electric automaker last month, the California DMV alleged… Continue reading California Wants Tesla to Stop Calling Half-Finished System “Full Self-Driving”
How to Stream ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Amazon
Now you can get the football you want right from your phone. The NFL and Amazon inked an 11-year deal to make Prime Video the exclusive place to watch Thursday Night Football, and the 15 games you can stream live this season begin airing on September 15. Matches will air every other week through December… Continue reading How to Stream ‘Thursday Night Football’ on Amazon
Two Blockchain Sleazebags May Have Crashed the Entire Crypto Market
The crypto market took over a decade, millions of both experienced and amateur investors, and a few super annoying Super Bowl ads to build. But according to a new report from New York Magazine, it may have taken just two of the skeeziest cryptbros around to bring the industry to its knees, both of whom… Continue reading Two Blockchain Sleazebags May Have Crashed the Entire Crypto Market
The new USB Rubber Ducky is more dangerous than ever
The USB Rubber Ducky is back with a vengeance. The much-loved hacking tool has a new incarnation, released to coincide with the Def Con hacking conference this year, and creator Darren Kitchen was on hand to explain it to The Verge. We tested out some of the new features and found that the latest edition… Continue reading The new USB Rubber Ducky is more dangerous than ever
The Unintended Consequences of OTC Hearing Aids
I have nearly 98 percent hearing loss in both ears. For over 30 years, I’ve spent thousands of dollars on my hearing aids, costs that were partially subsided by insurance. This week, the FDA finalized over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids that can be sold without a prescription to people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. OTC hearing aids… Continue reading The Unintended Consequences of OTC Hearing Aids
You Can Now Buy Polestar’s Roadster—Minus the Drone
Earlier this year, Polestar revealed something of a flight of fancy by taking the covers off an all-electric roadster with a convertible hard-top roof that looked more than a little sporty. This concept, dubbed the O2 when it debuted in March, was entirely plausible, as it was coming from the sister brand of Volvo that… Continue reading You Can Now Buy Polestar’s Roadster—Minus the Drone
Life is Strange remaster collection for the Switch arrives on September 27th
Following an eleventh-hour delay earlier this year, the Nintendo Switch version of Life is Strange: Remastered Collection will arrive on September 27th. The bundle – now titled the “Arcadia Bay Collection” on Switch — brings together enhanced versions of the first two entries in the episodic adventure series. [embedded content] 2015’s Life is Strange stars Max… Continue reading Life is Strange remaster collection for the Switch arrives on September 27th
Oracle is reviewing TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation systems
Oracle has put TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation models under its microscope in an attempt to make sure Chinese officials aren’t meddling with them. TikTok is in the process of moving all of the data it has on US users to Oracle cloud storage based in the country. Oracle’s audit is said to have started… Continue reading Oracle is reviewing TikTok’s algorithms and content moderation systems