Infrastructure for charging EVs is among the biggest bottlenecks in the EV rollout. There are many businesses trying their hand at it, but Orange thinks it has a more intelligent strategy. The company makes it incredibly simple for building managers to install sockets specifically for overnight charging of vehicles while …
Read More »Public beta of WhatsApp’s native MacOS client is now available
A public beta of WhatsApp’s native macOS app that works with Apple Silicon has been made available. Users running macOS 11 Big Sur or later versions on Macs powered by Apple’s own chip will be able to download the test version. Additionally, this native app will work with Intel Macs …
Read More »How Exactly Do Offshore Oil Rigs Operate?
You’ve come to the right place if, like us, you were captivated by the new Amazon Prime series The Rig but left with more questions than answers about how offshore oil drilling actually operates. Here, we break down what happens on an offshore oil rig. No infectious spookiness here. Deep-sea …
Read More »Over 75K subscribers were lost in Q4 as Sling TV’s subscriber base continued to decline
The DISH-owned streaming service Sling TV ended Q4 2022 with a loss of 77,000 subscribers, marking a significant decline in subscribers for the entire year. Sling TV now has a total of 2.33 million subscribers, down from 2.41 million in the previous quarter, as revealed in an SEC filing on …
Read More »TikTok expands its designation of “state-controlled media” to 40 more nations
To inform users when videos they are viewing on the app are published by entities whose “editorial output or decision-making process” is subject to influence by a government, TikTok today announced it is expanding its “state-controlled media” label to over 40 more global markets. State-controlled media in Russia, Ukraine, and …
Read More »To give users more control, YouTube TV has upgraded its live TV guide and library
Today, YouTube TV made the announcement that it would be updating both its Live Guide and Library. Some users have already received the updated Live Guide, which offers a more conventional grid showing what is currently airing and what is coming up. It features a new design and suggestions for …
Read More »Bitwarden purchases Passwordless.dev to assist businesses in user authentication without passwords
Bitwarden, an open source password management platform, has made its first known acquisition by purchasing Passwordless.dev, a young Swedish startup that specializes in assisting software developers in integrating passwordless authentication technology. The information was released shortly after Bitwarden, a competitor of 1Password and LastPass, revealed that it had received $100 …
Read More »New HomePod from Apple has better sound and intelligence
Apple has revived the larger HomePod with a second-generation model that boasts improved sound quality in addition to improved intelligence and computing abilities. Pre-orders for the new HomePod, which has a suggested retail price of $299, are now open. On February 3, in-store sales and shipping will start in the …
Read More »The most recent Atlas video from Boston Dynamics shows a robot that can now grab and throw objects
The most recent Atlas humanoid robot demo was just released by Boston Dynamics. The robot’s feet allowed it to traverse rough terrain while running and jumping. Now, the robot actually has hands. The robot is given new life by these simple grippers. The Atlas suddenly transforms from a quick pack …
Read More »The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros now use M2 Pro and Max CPUs from Apple
Although there won’t be a major Apple event today, the company has a lot of stuff to announce this morning. Along with the new Mac Mini, two new MacBook Pros with upgraded M2 CPUs have just been released. The M2 Pro and M2 Max CPUs are now available for the …
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