It claims it can get rid of the patch within just five years. Trash Hunters Nonprofit environmental organization the Ocean Cleanup has announced that it’s on track to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by 2034. If it can get the necessary funds, that is. In a press release, the organization claimed that eliminating the… Continue reading Cleanup Group Says It’s on Track to Eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
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Rising star: we go for a ride in Polestar’s new electric boat
Each C-Pod contains a pair of electric motors, driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers with a total of 67bhp. That’s more efficient than a single motor. At higher speeds, the pressure in the flow around a large propeller creates a vacuum that adds noise and inefficiency. There’s also a lot of computing power packed into… Continue reading Rising star: we go for a ride in Polestar’s new electric boat
Engadget review recap: Foldable, wearable, floatable
Hardware season is in full swing. Apple launched the iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 on Monday this week. On the same day, at the very same time, the review embargo for the Pixel Watch 3 lifted, and we managed to get most of our piece up then. Not only that, we… Continue reading Engadget review recap: Foldable, wearable, floatable
Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S
It used to go by at least two different names — Oculus Connect and then Facebook Connect — but whatever the moniker, Meta’s fall event is still a big showcase for the company’s latest and greatest achievements in the virtual reality and mixed reality space. Much like last year, we can likely predict the biggest… Continue reading Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S
Apple’s Visual Intelligence could be a step toward Apple glasses
/ Visual Intelligence looks pretty impressive on the iPhone, but it could be even better on glasses. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story A demo of Visual Intelligence from Apple’s iPhone 16 announcement… Continue reading Apple’s Visual Intelligence could be a step toward Apple glasses
@VW Group: On the trail from Leipzig to Zell am See009281
Dark clouds are passing overhead and some of the asphalt is still wet as we turn onto the test track at the Porsche Experience Center in Leipzig. Behind us, the factory’s landmark soars into the sky like a huge diamond. The sun breaks through and we revel in being instructed on the capabilities of our… Continue reading @VW Group: On the trail from Leipzig to Zell am See009281
Toyota Taisor sales cross 11,000 units in four months since launch
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM)’s move to re-enter the booming compact SUV market with the new Urban Cruiser Taisor in less than a year after it discontinued the Toyota Urban Cruiser (the rebadged Maruti Brezza) seems to be paying off. Launched on April 3, 2024, with an aggressive starting pricing of Rs 773,500 for the base… Continue reading Toyota Taisor sales cross 11,000 units in four months since launch
The best iPad accessories for 2024
Once you’ve decided which Apple iPad you want, the next step is finding the right accessories. For getting work done, you’ll likely want a mouse and keyboard. For drawing and note-taking, a stylus is the obvious choice, but we also recommend a paper-like screen protector for added texture. Power banks let you recharge your slate… Continue reading The best iPad accessories for 2024
Apple’s iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect
In just three days, you’ll be able to download iOS 18 on your eligible iPhone. Apple announced the release date at its iPhone event on Monday, along with the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, and the new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 devices (here’s everything Apple revealed at the iPhone… Continue reading Apple’s iOS 18 release date is September 16 but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features to expect
The $129 AirPods 4 Have Features the $549 AirPods Max Don’t
If Apple wanted to bury the fact it’s leaving its most expensive headphones as the least technically capable in its lineup, it didn’t do a very good job. It all started promisingly. At Apple’s September Glowtime event, CEO Tim Cook teed up VP of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron for the big reveal by stating that… Continue reading The $129 AirPods 4 Have Features the $549 AirPods Max Don’t