Tesla has updated its referral program reward for solar roof installations to reduce it from $500 to $300 per referred installation. Last year, we reported that Tesla plans to completely revamp its referral program: “According to a source familiar with the matter, Tesla plans to eliminate referral links, which owners often spam on social media, and… Continue reading Tesla quietly slashes referral program reward for solar roof
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Humans Approaching Intelligence Level Required for Interplanetary Life, Scientists Say
We haven’t even made it to first base yet. Are We There Yet? Humans might be smart enough to accomplish interplanetary life within the next 200 years, scientists said this week. A team of eight researchers published a new study in the preprint journal Arxiv and said humanity could become a Kardashev Type I Civilization… Continue reading Humans Approaching Intelligence Level Required for Interplanetary Life, Scientists Say
Best Cordless Phones of 2022
Cordless phones aren’t an outdated technology just yet, especially when you take a look at the best cordless phones on the market. Today’s cordless phones aren’t the clunky, battery-zapping models of the past. They’re sleek, with high-end devices that improve clarity and range. There are many reasons to keep a landline, from running a home… Continue reading Best Cordless Phones of 2022
Finding a PlayStation 5 Is About to Get Easier
If you still haven’t been able to get your paws on a PlayStation 5 (and you are not alone) then get ready to join the party. Sony says it is ramping up production of the console, which has been notoriously difficult to obtain since its release in late 2020 because of lingering supply chain issues.… Continue reading Finding a PlayStation 5 Is About to Get Easier
Judge rules Cydia’s antitrust case against Apple can move forward
Cydia’s antitrust case against Apple can move forward, according to Reuters. On Thursday, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, the same judge that oversaw the case between Apple and Epic Games, ruled Cydia’s creator, Jay “Saurik” Freeman, could present his claim against the company after rejecting a bid by Apple to dismiss the complaint. Freeman first sued… Continue reading Judge rules Cydia’s antitrust case against Apple can move forward
Senators ask Apple and Google to prohibit data collection that targets abortion seekers
A group of US senators led by Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling on Apple and Google to implement new app store policies that prohibit developers from collecting data that would threaten women seeking abortions. In separate letters sent to the CEOs of both companies, the group said the two tech giants “must” act to… Continue reading Senators ask Apple and Google to prohibit data collection that targets abortion seekers
Recommended Reading: How ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ puts you inside an F-18
Jake Kring-Schreifels, The Ringer One of the biggest challenges in filming the original Top Gun was keeping all of the actors playing pilots from constantly vomiting in the cockpit. Any sequel to that ’80s classic would have to be even more realistic, since production eventually moved to a soundstage. The Ringer explains how GoPro footage… Continue reading Recommended Reading: How ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ puts you inside an F-18
iRobot’s Roomba j7+ and s9+ robot vacuums are $200 off for Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend has brought back some of the best prices we’ve seen on Roomba robot vacuums. You can pick up the Roomba j7+ and the Roomba s9+ for $599 and $799, respectively, when using the code ENDGT200 at Wellbots. Both of those models come with clean bases, but if you think you can safely… Continue reading iRobot’s Roomba j7+ and s9+ robot vacuums are $200 off for Memorial Day
Respawn’s ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ arrives in 2023
Respawn Entertainment has confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order that it first announced earlier this year, is happening. At the Star Wars Celebration event in Anaheim, the studio has revealed that Jedi: Survivor is a direct sequel to Star Wars: Fallen Order, which is an action-adventure game released back… Continue reading Respawn’s ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ arrives in 2023
Southwest Airlines has cancelled 20,000 flights. Now for the really bad news
Not taking off? Southwest Airlines Let’s start with the good news. Business travel is (allegedly) back, and Southwest Airlines has finally committed itself to giving customers the basic technology they expect on a flight. The airline is spending $2 billion on enhanced — and even free — wifi on its planes. It’s finally installing power… Continue reading Southwest Airlines has cancelled 20,000 flights. Now for the really bad news