“There’s a bunch that I’m grumpy about.” Carmack Unscripted Meta advisor John Carmack — the digital pioneer behind the blockbuster videogame “Doom” — isn’t impressed with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the “metaverse.” “There’s a bunch that I’m grumpy about,” he said during “Carmack Unscripted” — a dedicated hour featured at Facebook-turned-Meta’s Connect 2022… Continue reading Top Facebook Consultant Admits That the Metaverse Is Absolutely Terrible
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DoIT focuses on electric vehicles and net-zero sustainable industries
Collaborating with manufacturers to incubate start-ups and business opportunities TAIPEI, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs today (Oct 13) kicked off the Discovering Technology Treasures exhibit at the Innovation Pilot pavilion at the 2022 Taiwan Innotech Expo. The exhibit, at the Taipei World Trade Center… Continue reading DoIT focuses on electric vehicles and net-zero sustainable industries
FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage
Don’t worry that you might not be allowed to slip an Apple AirTag into your luggage for your next flight. As The Points Guy notes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that AirTags are allowed on checked baggage. Any item tracker whose battery has under 0.3g of lithium is clear to fly. You can… Continue reading FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage
Potential EV buyers at “all time high” but cost of living hitting sales
The number of drivers planning to buy an EV as their next car has risen to an all-time high, but they’re holding back on purchases because of the cost of living crisis, the RAC’s annual report on motoring has revealed. The report, which gathered results from 3102 UK drivers through a 30-minute online survey, showed that… Continue reading Potential EV buyers at “all time high” but cost of living hitting sales
EV Mobility and W South Beach sign an agreement to deploy electric vehicles as an amenity for their guests
EV Mobility has deployed Tesla’s at W South Beach. The agreement was negotiated by Marriott International, which will lead to expansion thought the Marriott portfolios of hotels. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — EV Mobility, LLC., The leading all-electric vehicle car-sharing platform and W South Beach, one of Miami’s most iconic hotels announced today that… Continue reading EV Mobility and W South Beach sign an agreement to deploy electric vehicles as an amenity for their guests
SMART CHARGE AMERICA AND XEAL ENERGY PARTNER FOR NEW EV CHARGING STATION
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Austin, Texas-based Smart Charge America (SCA) has entered a partnership with Xeal Energy, which manufactures electric car chargers for commercial properties such as apartments, condos and workplaces. The reCharge40, the first such collaboration between SCA and Xeal, is unique in that it requires no internet connectivity or ongoing networking fees… Continue reading SMART CHARGE AMERICA AND XEAL ENERGY PARTNER FOR NEW EV CHARGING STATION
Volkswagen to plough €2.4B into vehicle automation in China and form JV with Horizon Robotics
Volkswagen is accelerating the pace to automate its electric vehicles for Chinese customers. CARIAD, a wholly owned automotive software company of the German auto behemoth, intends to set up a joint venture with Horizon Robotics, one of China’s most serious auto chip developers, the company said on Thursday. The German automaker plans to deploy around… Continue reading Volkswagen to plough €2.4B into vehicle automation in China and form JV with Horizon Robotics
Sony and Honda envision an EV that entertains while it takes the wheel
Sony and Honda have officially launched their joint mobility venture that aims to start delivering premium electric vehicles with automated driving capabilities in the United States in the spring of 2026, followed by Japan in the second half of 2026. The joint venture from hardware, software and entertainment conglomerate Sony and automaker Honda to produce… Continue reading Sony and Honda envision an EV that entertains while it takes the wheel
If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?
Many industry watchers are claiming Tesla is facing “demand destruction,” but if that’s the case, why isn’t Tesla pulling on some demand triggers? In a new note to clients this week, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, one of the top analysts covering Tesla, noted that he believes Tesla is experiencing “demand destruction” at the margin:… Continue reading If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?
Nikola can complete its deal to acquire Romeo Power after clearing key hurdle
Nikola Motor Company Source: Nikola Motor Company Electric heavy truck maker Nikola said Thursday that its planned acquisition of battery-pack maker Romeo Power will now proceed, after Romeo Power shareholders agreed to tender just over half of the company’s outstanding shares. In August, Nikola said it had agreed to acquire Romeo Power, a California-based maker… Continue reading Nikola can complete its deal to acquire Romeo Power after clearing key hurdle