Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat: a $200 pepper mill is an inherently ridiculous product. I mean really, we’re talking about a device designed to turn dried berries (yes, peppercorns are technically a stone fruit) into a powder you can sprinkle on food. You can buy a totally decent pepper… Continue reading What we bought: How a $200 pepper mill became my favorite kitchen gadget
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Launchkey 88 brings a luxurious keybed to a budget MIDI controller
Novation already makes five different versions of its venerable Launchkey series of MIDI controllers, ranging from the travel-friendly Launchkey Mini all the way up to the studio centerpiece Launchkey 61. But for some, 61 keys isn’t enough. And a serious piano player might balk at the unweighted keys. But now Novation offers the Launchkey 88… Continue reading Launchkey 88 brings a luxurious keybed to a budget MIDI controller
Sony is bringing ‘Horizon’ and ‘God of War’ TV shows to Netflix and Prime Video
Sony had a lot to discuss during its annual investor briefing, including plans to boost PlayStation 5 production and get the console into the hands of more people who want one. One of the more intriguing nuggets of news came during the Q&A, when the company confirmed it’s adapting three more of its gaming properties… Continue reading Sony is bringing ‘Horizon’ and ‘God of War’ TV shows to Netflix and Prime Video
Tesla, other EV companies ask for federal investment in heavy-duty truck charging
Tesla, along with other electric vehicle companies and environmental groups, asked the Biden administration to invest in charging infrastructure for electric buses, trucks, and other medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The groups want the administration to allocate 10 percent of the money for electric vehicle charging in the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed last November — a… Continue reading Tesla, other EV companies ask for federal investment in heavy-duty truck charging
Luminar hires execs from Apple, Nvidia and Tesla
Luminar, the U.S. lidar company, is the latest to poach executives from Apple, Nvidia and Tesla in the continuing talent war in automated driving and autonomous vehicle technology. Christopher “CJ” Moore, director of autonomous systems at Apple and former director of Tesla’s Autopilot software, has joined Luminar as VP of software. Taner Ozcelik, founder of… Continue reading Luminar hires execs from Apple, Nvidia and Tesla
Perhaps faster delivery times were a poor choice from a unit-economics perspective
In every startup cycle, there are attempts to get consumers goods faster than ever before, the hope being that technology has improved to the point that such deliveries are financially possible. Infamous dot-com-era flameouts are now ancient history, but they do indicate just how long founders and their backing investors have been working on the… Continue reading Perhaps faster delivery times were a poor choice from a unit-economics perspective
The 5 best home battery and backup systems of 2022
If you have a power outage and it looks like the power will be off for an extended period of time, you need backup power from a battery system or battery backup unit. You can either maintain power for a few hours with an air-cooled home generator that is powered by either gasoline or propane,… Continue reading The 5 best home battery and backup systems of 2022
Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms
Amazon’s household robot is exactly what I expected, but it’s not what I wanted and it definitely isn’t what anyone asked for. Instead of a multitasking mimicry of me that can empty the dishwasher, pick up my kids’ shoes, feed the dog, and clean the house, Amazon’s first attempt at a home bot is simply… Continue reading Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms
Apple’s digital state ID cards are now available for Maryland residents
Apple’s Wallet app now supports Maryland state IDs and driver licenses, marking it as the second state after Arizona to gain the digital identification feature (via MacRumors). Residents of the Free State can now use their iPhone or Apple Watch at certain TSA checkpoints at participating airports, including Baltimore / Washington International and Reagan National.… Continue reading Apple’s digital state ID cards are now available for Maryland residents
Carlyle buys Shanghai-based cosmetic packaging firm HCP …
Carlyle Group has bought HCP Packaging, a global cosmetic packaging company from Barings Private Equity Asia, the companies said in a statement on Thursday. HCP is headquartered in Shanghai and has 10 production and manufacturing facilities around the world and more than 250 clients, the statement said. Its customers include Estee Lauder, L’Oreal and Shiseido,… Continue reading Carlyle buys Shanghai-based cosmetic packaging firm HCP …