It’s time for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, with the keynote kicking off on June 6th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. Unlike the last two years when the event was fully virtual, Nilay Patel and David Pierce will be on-site for a viewing party, and perhaps more. WWDC is where the company spills all the… Continue reading All the news coming out of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference
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Best Laptops Under $500
If you’re working with a budget of under $500, you’re going to have to make some compromises when it comes to a laptop. Thankfully, there are many more models in this price range than there once were. The popularity of Chromebooks and tablets has opened this category into a versatile selection of 2-in-1s and laptops.… Continue reading Best Laptops Under $500
Automotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud
As expected, Stellantis, the parent company of Dodge and Jeep, has pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy charges related to its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution produced by its diesel engines. The world’s fifth-largest automaker agreed this week to pay $300 million in penalties to end a multi-year investigation by the US Justice Department,… Continue reading Automotive giant Stellantis pleads guilty to diesel emissions fraud
Fortnite’s latest season features Darth Vader and rideable wildlife
With summer quickly approaching, Fortnite’s newest season kicked off on Sunday. After Epic Games fundamentally changed how people could play the game in recent months, season three sees Fortnite return to its comfort zone. To start, Ballers, the hamster ball-like vehicles Epic Games retired in Season X, are back with a few functionality tweaks. They can… Continue reading Fortnite’s latest season features Darth Vader and rideable wildlife
Hitting the Books: Newton’s alchemical dalliances make him no less of a scientist
The modern world as we know it simply would not exist if not for the mind of Sir Isaac Newton. His synthesis of differential calculus and pioneering research on the nature of gravity and light are bedrocks of the scientific method. However in his later years, Newton’s interests were admittedly drawn towards a decidedly non-scientific… Continue reading Hitting the Books: Newton’s alchemical dalliances make him no less of a scientist
Unlikely players team up to lead South Korea’s air taxi industry
The United States is perhaps one of the best countries to start an urban air mobility company. You only have to look at how fast well-funded startups like Joby Aviation, Wisk Aero and Lillium are building and testing electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft. However, South Korea, which lacks the venture capital, entrepreneurial… Continue reading Unlikely players team up to lead South Korea’s air taxi industry
I asked a Best Buy salesman for the best Windows laptop. He had no doubts
No, it’s not this one. By sdx15 — Shutterstock It’s been hard to forget. Several years ago, I went to Best Buy on one of my regular missions to see what salespeople tell customers, and I asked a question that has often perplexed me: What’s the best Windows laptop? The answer was twofold: first, the… Continue reading I asked a Best Buy salesman for the best Windows laptop. He had no doubts
Kolors Raises $26M in Funding
Kolors, a Houston, TX-based technology and data-driven intercity bus network company, raised $26 million in funding. This included a $20 million Series A financing round led by UP.Partners with participation from Toyota Ventures, Maniv Mobility, K5 Global, Mazapil, alongside existing investors Tuesday Capital, Garret Camp’s Expa, Chris Sacca’s Lowercase, Moving Capital, MVG, Brainstorm Ventures, Bling Capital and Amplifica. The funding will further accelerate expansion… Continue reading Kolors Raises $26M in Funding
Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017
Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. Despite several disturbing factors happening all at once (the invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19 lockdowns in China, chip and battery shortages, supply chain disruptions …), the truth is that there were 542,000 registrations last month, representing 10.2% share of the overall auto… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017
Best Keyboard Wrist Rests of 2022
The best keyboard wrist rests keep your wrists aligned for optimum typing form. They’re made of a range of different materials, from wood to memory foam and gel. Different heights and lengths accommodate various keyboard sizes and typing styles. When you’re on the hunt for a more comfortable experience working or gaming, a wrist rest’s… Continue reading Best Keyboard Wrist Rests of 2022