Neil Gaiman’s Dead Boy Detectives might be adapted into an HBO Max series

Fans of Neil Gaiman could soon see another of the author’s creations get the TV treatment. According to a report from Variety, WarnerMedia has ordered a pilot for a potential HBO Max series featuring the Dead Boy Detectives. The two characters, Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, first appeared in issue 25 of Gaiman’s The Sandman… Continue reading Neil Gaiman’s Dead Boy Detectives might be adapted into an HBO Max series

BMW’s latest concept EV is a modern mini-bike for beginners

BMW’s Motorrad division has been on something of a roll in recent years, delivering fun and futuristic concept vehicles. Take the CE 04 electric scooter as an example. It looks like the company’s design team pulled the idea straight from Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Its latest project is no different. Spotted by The… Continue reading BMW’s latest concept EV is a modern mini-bike for beginners

Overwatch League’s 2022 season will start on an early build of ‘Overwatch 2’

Though the Overwatch League’s post-season gets underway this weekend, league officials are already making plans for next year. OWL vice-president Jon Spector wrote on Twitter that the current plan is to kick off the 2022 season in April, but there’s an interesting wrinkle, as Dot Esports first reported. As things stand, the next season will… Continue reading Overwatch League’s 2022 season will start on an early build of ‘Overwatch 2’

Mindset’s the biggest challenge for digital health in the region: HealthXCapital’s Jauhari

The pandemic has placed a huge strain on public health infrastructure globally, underscoring the need for private capital-driven interventions in health and insurance. Going forward, the sector is likely to witness an increase in investments in earlier stage companies that address some of the industry’s issues, says Seemant Jauhari, managing partner at healthcare-dedicated VC fund… Continue reading Mindset’s the biggest challenge for digital health in the region: HealthXCapital’s Jauhari

Rivian’s electric R1T pickup truck, R1S SUV get their official EPA ranges

Rivian announced Friday that the first edition version of its all-electric R1T pickup truck has an official EPA range of 314 miles, while its R1T SUV comes in a skosh higher at 316 miles. The official range and fuel economy values have been posted on the U.S. EPA website. The official numbers align with Rivian’s… Continue reading Rivian’s electric R1T pickup truck, R1S SUV get their official EPA ranges

Audi unveils wild new concept that hints at electric A8 sedan

Audi has unveiled today its Grandsphere concept, an wicked-looking new concept that hints at the upcoming electric A8 sedan. Ahead of the IAA show in Munich, Audi has unveiled a new concept vehicle. While we don’t get too excited about concept electric vehicles here at Electrek, Audi has already made its electrification ambitions clear, and… Continue reading Audi unveils wild new concept that hints at electric A8 sedan

Lyft and Uber to cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas anti-abortion law

Lyft and Uber are committing to pay legal fees for any driver on their respective platforms who get sued under Texas’ controversial anti-abortion law. The new law, which was signed this week by Texas governor Greg Abbott, bans abortions of fetuses after six weeks (which is before many women even know they are pregnant) and… Continue reading Lyft and Uber to cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas anti-abortion law

New USB Cable Contains Tiny Computer That Spies on Everything You Type

A pseudonymous security researcher says they’re already mass producing the cables. Plug and Play Next time you buy a USB cord — or take a free one from a kiosk at an event — you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t spy on every single thing you type. A cable that can do just that is now available,… Continue reading New USB Cable Contains Tiny Computer That Spies on Everything You Type

Apple Is Delaying Plans to Scan Phones for Child Abuse Material

Apple has announced that it’s officially delaying the rollout of its controversial plans to scan iPhones for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), The Verge reports. “Last month we announced plans for features intended to help protect children from predators who use communication tools to recruit and exploit them, and limit the spread of Child Sexual… Continue reading Apple Is Delaying Plans to Scan Phones for Child Abuse Material