When Refraction AI was founded in 2019, its goal was to use robotics to bring down the cost of last-mile delivery. Over the past couple of years, the startup has worked directly with restaurants in its hometown of Ann Arbor, Michigan, to offer its bike-lane bound robots as a logistics layer for customers, rather than… Continue reading Chick-fil-A taps Refraction AI for autonomous delivery pilot
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DeLorean reveals Alpha 5, a performance EV with Back to the Future vibes
DeLorean released fresh details and images of its Alpha 5 EV, a gull-winged electric vehicle that the company’s owners hope will resurrect the long defunct brand and possibly set the direction for more electric models. The company’s — and the EV’s — big public moment won’t come until later this summer at the Monterey Car… Continue reading DeLorean reveals Alpha 5, a performance EV with Back to the Future vibes
How to save money when traveling abroad
High Rock Beach, Grand Bahama Jason Perlow/ZDNet Now that many countries are opening up their borders to travelers again, some of us are resuming our vacation schedules and are booking work trips. As the cost of living rises, so has the general price of everything from fuel to clothing, potentially making travel abroad more expensive.… Continue reading How to save money when traveling abroad
The push-button ignition was a luxurious way to start your car until it wasn’t
The first time I started a car by pressing a button, it felt too easy and convenient — like I had somehow stumbled into a tax bracket I don’t belong in. “You’re telling me,” I thought, “that I can just leave my keys in my pocket, and the car will let me get in and… Continue reading The push-button ignition was a luxurious way to start your car until it wasn’t
Awesome Woman Destroys “Predatory” Crypto Scams by Shaming Them to Death
“People are putting in money that they can’t afford to lose.” Crypto Cop Web3 sure is going great — just ask Molly White, a researcher who’s putting the worst of crypto on blast for the whole world to see. In a new interview with the Washington Post, White, an avid Wikipedia editor in her spare time,… Continue reading Awesome Woman Destroys “Predatory” Crypto Scams by Shaming Them to Death
Best Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs of 2022
Energy costs keep on rising, so any way we can reduce the impact is welcomed. Energy-efficient light bulbs use anywhere from 70 percent to 90 percent less electricity than standard incandescent bulbs. While the purchase price may be a little higher, they are invariably cheaper over their lifespan. That lifespan is also 10 to 25… Continue reading Best Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs of 2022
This Wireless Surround System Is the Future of Home Audio
If you want discrete speakers to go with your brand new flatscreen, you’d probably start by measuring speaker cables and prepping a utility knife for your drywall. Soundbars with rear surround speakers and wireless subwoofers make installing a complete system a little easier, but they don’t offer the same fidelity you get from separate speakers… Continue reading This Wireless Surround System Is the Future of Home Audio
TikTok tests ‘clear mode’ that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
TikTok is testing a new feature that allows users to scroll through content on the app without interface elements like usernames, captions and audio information cluttering the screen. “Clear Mode” was first spotted last week by former The Next Web editor Matt Navarra, with TikTok providing TechCrunch confirmation it was testing the feature on Tuesday.… Continue reading TikTok tests ‘clear mode’ that removes buttons when scrolling through videos
Amazon no longer offers in-app Audible, Kindle and Music purchases on Android
If you use Amazon’s Kindle app on Android, you may have noticed the software doesn’t offer the option to buy and rent ebooks or subscribe to the company’s Kindle Unlimited service anymore. Amazon announced the change last month and more recently began notifying customers of the move via email. If you’re curious about what’s going… Continue reading Amazon no longer offers in-app Audible, Kindle and Music purchases on Android
Razer’s new Barracuda headsets work with any phone or PC
Razer’s Barracuda X headset from last year was fine if you wanted low-latency wireless audio for your console or Android phone, but it wasn’t very practical for much else. That won’t be a problem this time around, though. The company has introduced new Barracuda, Barracuda X and Barracuda Pro headsets that (among other upgrades) add… Continue reading Razer’s new Barracuda headsets work with any phone or PC