Instagram adds templates and tools to make it easier to create Reels

Meta has introduced new tools to expand the ways you can collaborate with others using Reels, as part of its strategy to be able to better compete with TikTok. To start with, you can now remix not just videos, but also photos on Instagram, giving you more material to use. The company has added more… Continue reading Instagram adds templates and tools to make it easier to create Reels

Elon Musk is at risk of losing top Tesla lieutenant over suspicious order of ‘special glass’

Elon Musk is reportedly at risk of losing his top lieutenant at Tesla over a suspicious order of ‘special glass’ that some suspect might have been for the CEO. Omead Afshar’s official position at Tesla is director of the office of the CEO – Elon Musk’s office. But in practice, he has been seen as… Continue reading Elon Musk is at risk of losing top Tesla lieutenant over suspicious order of ‘special glass’

Clean Technica: Tesla Vehicle Deliveries Up 27%, Tesla Solar Up 25%, Superchargers Up 34%002125

In Tesla’s 2nd quarter report released a few hours ago, the company provided an update on vehicle delivery growth, rooftop solar installation growth, Supercharger growth, service center growth, mobile service fleet growth, and more. Now that we’ve explored Tesla’s 2nd quarter financials, let’s look at these other matters. Tesla Model 3 & Y Production &… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Vehicle Deliveries Up 27%, Tesla Solar Up 25%, Superchargers Up 34%002125

Company Providing Carbon Offsets Accidentally Sets Large Forest Fire

You had one job! Paging Billy Joel Land Life, a Dutch reforestation company that offers carbon offsets to polluting industries by planting trees, has accidentally started a massive forest fire in Spain — the second in just a month’s time, Vice reports — in a genuinely staggering unintended consequence. The ironic twist underlines just how dangerous… Continue reading Company Providing Carbon Offsets Accidentally Sets Large Forest Fire

China Accuses United States of Militarizing Outer Space

“The US has stolen intelligence information.” Warning Shot China and the US are once again at odds over their rival space programs. In the latest shot, state-affiliated news outlet China Global Television Network reported that this week Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian urged the US to be a little more friendly while in orbit. “The… Continue reading China Accuses United States of Militarizing Outer Space

Tour de France Pouring Water to Keep Roads From Melting Amid Deadly Heatwave

“In certain places, the asphalt is going to start melting…” Bicycle Hell Despite deadly wildfires and record heat across Europe, the Tour de France is doing everything in its power to keep cyclists on the route — to the degree that its organizers have even taken to pouring water on parts of the course to… Continue reading Tour de France Pouring Water to Keep Roads From Melting Amid Deadly Heatwave

Zoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service

Zoom is bolstering its privacy and security protections by expanding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to more of its services. First up is Zoom Phone, its cloud phone system. Users of that service will be able to switch on E2EE during one-on-one calls. When it’s on, E2EE will ensure calls are secure with cryptographic keys that only… Continue reading Zoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service

OnStar expands emergency response and roadside assistance to motorcyclists

General Motors has been putting its OnStar in-vehicle safety and security suite into its vehicles since 1997 with the system having undergone numerous evolutions, upgrades and expansions in the last quarter century. Soon its roadside assistance and crash monitoring services will be available to two-wheeled motorists and homebodies as well, the company announced on Thursday.… Continue reading OnStar expands emergency response and roadside assistance to motorcyclists

US files its first criminal charges over insider trading of cryptocurrency

American authorities are continuing to crack down against insider trading of digital assets. The New York Times reports that federal prosecutors in New York City have charged three people with wire fraud relating to an insider trading scheme for cryptocurrency, including former Coinbase exchange employee Ishan Wahi. This is the first time officials have levelled… Continue reading US files its first criminal charges over insider trading of cryptocurrency