The Tesla Cybertruck with its interesting design offered a surprise in the first independent aerodynamic performance simulation test. It comes in at an unofficial 0.39 drag coefficient. When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck, the design was polarizing, to say the least. Some were totally in love with the design, while others hated it with a passion.… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup surprises in aerodynamic performance simulation
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Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
Tesla (TSLA) is launching today a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base and allow them to participate in events and ask questions. Over the years, Tesla has had an unusual approach to investor relations. CEO Elon Musk often voiced frustration with traditional Wall Street analysts on earning calls and pushed for more… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
Uber’s decision to not offer wheelchair-accessible service in every US market does not violate the federal law prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals, a federal judge ruled this week. The ruling represents a win for the ride-hailing service, which has been criticized by disability advocates for providing only limited wheelchair-accessible service in a handful of cities.… Continue reading Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city, judge rules
You can join Sony’s queue to buy a PS5 right now
While a PlayStation 5 is still not yet a thing you can find on every store shelf any day of the week, availability has certainly gotten better in recent weeks. Sony has been dropping public restocks with some velocity of late, and today is another chance. You can hop in a public queue on Sony’s… Continue reading You can join Sony’s queue to buy a PS5 right now
Coolest Back-to-School Gear for Elementary School Kids
Just like they have for decades, right now elementary schools are sending parents a list of demands, supply lists populated with the usual suspects of pencils, erasers, spiral notebooks, and so on. Move beyond the basics with our new and improved back to school list. Here’s all the stuff we wished existed back when we… Continue reading Coolest Back-to-School Gear for Elementary School Kids
Russia Says It’s Definitely Quitting the ISS But Doesn’t Say When Exactly
Russian space corporation Roscosmos has finally formally announced that it’s abandoning the International Space Station — but it’s keeping details extraordinarily vague, simply saying it’ll leave at some point “after 2024.” That’s at least in part because Russia is planning to build its own space station. The country’s invasion of Ukraine has also only served… Continue reading Russia Says It’s Definitely Quitting the ISS But Doesn’t Say When Exactly
Scientists Turn Dead Spiders Into “Necrobotic” Arachnoborgs
No… please no… Spider-Bot If you really hate spiders, you might want to stay away from this one. Mechanical engineers at Rice University have figured out a way to turn dead spiders into “necrobotic” grippers. Yep, you heard that one right. It’s a recent development in the field of soft robotics, which researches robots made… Continue reading Scientists Turn Dead Spiders Into “Necrobotic” Arachnoborgs
Coinbase Reportedly Under Investigation by the SEC
The prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with regulators now looking into whether cryptocurrencies should’ve been registered as securities, Bloomberg reports. If confirmed, the investigation could mark a watershed moment in the regulation of crypto. If the SEC does deem them as securities, the crypto landscape in the country… Continue reading Coinbase Reportedly Under Investigation by the SEC
Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Uber’s premium electric car service is arriving in more US cities, the company said. Uber Comfort Electric, which is more expensive than Uber X but not as posh as Uber Black, is now available in seven additional cities, including Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Austin, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. In May, Uber launched Comfort Electric in… Continue reading Uber’s posh electric car service is coming to more cities
Am I an Idiot for Wanting a Dumber Phone?
“I waste way too much time on my phone and am attracted by the idea of simplifying my digital life. So I found several apps and tutorials designed to make my smartphone ‘dumb,’ but I’ve hesitated to take the plunge. Am I just trying to escape modern life?” —Dumbstruck Dear Dumbstruck, As more and more… Continue reading Am I an Idiot for Wanting a Dumber Phone?