As weighted blankets gain popularity, more and more companies pop up with options. Most of the ones we’ve tried are worth recommending, including all the ones here. Tranquility Cooling Weighted Blanket for $40-$50: A lot of budget weighted blankets are disappointing. This one, though, genuinely surprised me. Unfortunately, it’s nearly always out of stock. If… Continue reading 12 Best Weighted Blankets (2023): Cooling, Throws, and Robes
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Cleantechnica: Tesla Service Scheduling Is A Bit Of A Sh**show 002820
I recently had a Tesla service visit. First of all, I have to say that I absolutely love Tesla’s mobile service option (previously called “Ranger” service). Most of the service work I’ve had done has been done in my driveway. Who would complain about that? Unfortunately, though, there have been issues with the scheduling, and… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Service Scheduling Is A Bit Of A Sh**show 002820
Uber’s about to stick video ads in its cars, apps, and anywhere else it can
/ ‘We know where you are, we know where you are going to, we know what you have eaten.’ By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share this story Video ads will begin rolling out across Uber… Continue reading Uber’s about to stick video ads in its cars, apps, and anywhere else it can
Lyft co-founder Logan Green retains board seat despite shareholder opposition
Logan Green, the co-founder and former CEO of ride-hailing platform Lyft, will remain on the company’s board despite opposition from some shareholders, according to preliminary results from the company’s annual shareholder meeting Thursday. The SOC Investment Group, an organization that says it holds corporations and leadership accountable for irresponsible and unethical corporate behavior, sent a… Continue reading Lyft co-founder Logan Green retains board seat despite shareholder opposition
Accenture Invests in Praxis Labs
Praxis Labs, a San Francisco, CA-based software-as-a-service virtual reality (VR) company with an end-to-end immersive learning platform, received an investment from Accenture Ventures. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. As part of Project Spotlight, Praxis Labs will have access to Accenture’s domain expertise and its enterprise clients, and the opportunity to co-innovate with… Continue reading Accenture Invests in Praxis Labs
Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber
Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber Everest Fleet Mumbai-based fleet operator, has closed a US$ 20 million funding round led by Uber, the global ridesharing leader. The funding will enable Everest Fleet to expand its operations and grow the overall supply pool available for the ridesharing industry where demand continues… Continue reading Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber
Scientist Behind Ozempic Warns That There’s a “Price”
Image by Mario Tama via Getty / Futurism Semaglutide, the diabetes medication that’s skyrocketed in popularity after it turned out to be a strikingly effective weight loss drug, has its drawbacks — and, per one of the researchers who discovered its underlying mechanism, they can be life-altering. In interviews with Wired, scientists who pioneered research into glucagon-like peptide 1… Continue reading Scientist Behind Ozempic Warns That There’s a “Price”
Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber
Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber Everest Fleet Mumbai-based fleet operator, has closed a US$ 20 million funding round led by Uber, the global ridesharing leader. The funding will enable Everest Fleet to expand its operations and grow the overall supply pool available for the ridesharing industry where demand continues… Continue reading Everest Fleet secures US$ 20 million in funding led by Uber
Uber leads $20M round in India’s Everest Fleet for EV expansion
Uber has led a $20 million round into Everest Fleet, a Mumbai-based fleet management company that boasts over 10,000 vehicles running on rideshare platforms Uber and Ola throughout India. The company will use the funds to accelerate its transition to electric vehicles, with a goal of having 10,000 EVs in its fleet by 2026. Uber… Continue reading Uber leads $20M round in India’s Everest Fleet for EV expansion
Waymo robot taxi runs over dog
A robotic taxi accidentally killed a dog in California. An autonomous robotic taxi from the company Waymo, is said to have captured the mongrel dog while in self-driving mode. The dog ran out of a building in a San Francisco industrial area as the car passed the street. The car hit the dog, who died… Continue reading Waymo robot taxi runs over dog