They knew what you wanted already? Screenshot by ZDNet Everyone has habits they prefer to keep secret. more Technically Incorrect Some habits you just want to keep to yourself because, well, they’re yours. In the case of other habits, you’re simply afraid of what someone might say. I’m driven to considering this dilemma on learning… Continue reading McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A? Soon you may have to publicly declare allegiance
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Facebook AI mislabels video of Black men as ‘Primates’ content
Facebook has apologized after its AI slapped an egregious label on a video of Black men. According to The New York Times, users who recently watched a video posted by Daily Mail featuring Black men saw a prompt asking them if they’d like to “[k]eep seeing videos about Primates.” The social network apologized for the… Continue reading Facebook AI mislabels video of Black men as ‘Primates’ content
Nissan tests an EV motor-magnet recycling breakthrough
Nissan and Waseda University in Tokyo have been working together since 2017, and today, they announced that they are starting the testing of a recycling process that recovers high-purity, rare-earth compounds from electric vehicle motor magnets. First, they heat a used motor to 2,552F (1,400C) to melt it down. Then iron oxide is added to… Continue reading Nissan tests an EV motor-magnet recycling breakthrough
Scientists Build Molecule-Sized “Camera” To Watch Chemical Reactions in Real-Time
The nanoscale device revealed never-before seen compounds. Enhance! University of Cambridge scientists have gotten an unprecedented glimpse at chemical reactions in real-time, thanks to a new molecule-sized “camera.” The device, little more than a clump of gold nanoparticles, semiconductor nanocrystals called quantum dots, and a molecular “glue,” uses a process similar to photosynthesis to reveal… Continue reading Scientists Build Molecule-Sized “Camera” To Watch Chemical Reactions in Real-Time
Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV officially have over 300 miles of range
In a few short weeks, Rivian will start shipping its first R1T pickup and R1S SUV “Launch Edition” models to consumers. If you’ve been thinking about preordering one of the vehicles, you’ve had to base your decision on internal estimates from the company. No more. The Environmental Protection Agency has published its official range guidelines… Continue reading Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV officially have over 300 miles of range
Lyft and Uber will cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas abortion law
Lyft will cover the legal fees of drivers sued under the state of Texas’ recently enacted SB8 abortion law, the company announced on Friday. The law prohibits women from terminating a pregnancy after six weeks. That’s a time frame before most even know they’re pregnant. Critically, SB8 also allows private citizens to sue anyone who… Continue reading Lyft and Uber will cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas abortion law
Neil Gaiman’s Dead Boy Detectives might be adapted into an HBO Max series
Fans of Neil Gaiman could soon see another of the author’s creations get the TV treatment. According to a report from Variety, WarnerMedia has ordered a pilot for a potential HBO Max series featuring the Dead Boy Detectives. The two characters, Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, first appeared in issue 25 of Gaiman’s The Sandman… Continue reading Neil Gaiman’s Dead Boy Detectives might be adapted into an HBO Max series
BMW’s latest concept EV is a modern mini-bike for beginners
BMW’s Motorrad division has been on something of a roll in recent years, delivering fun and futuristic concept vehicles. Take the CE 04 electric scooter as an example. It looks like the company’s design team pulled the idea straight from Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Its latest project is no different. Spotted by The… Continue reading BMW’s latest concept EV is a modern mini-bike for beginners
Overwatch League’s 2022 season will start on an early build of ‘Overwatch 2’
Though the Overwatch League’s post-season gets underway this weekend, league officials are already making plans for next year. OWL vice-president Jon Spector wrote on Twitter that the current plan is to kick off the 2022 season in April, but there’s an interesting wrinkle, as Dot Esports first reported. As things stand, the next season will… Continue reading Overwatch League’s 2022 season will start on an early build of ‘Overwatch 2’