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Intel plans to build a $19 billion chip plant in Germany
Intel has confirmed plans to build a semiconductor plant in Germany as part of an investment of up to €80 billion ($88 billion) in Europe over the next decade.
Volvo will put a wireless EV charging system through its paces in a new program. A small fleet of electric Volvo XC40 Recharge cars will be used as taxis in…
Twitch will ban streamers who frequently share misinformation
Twitch has updated its misinformation policies and says it will ban those who frequently share falsehoods. Under the new rules, the platform will block people who do so on or…
Panasonic will start making Tesla’s higher-capacity EV batteries by March 2024
Panasonic aims to start mass production of a higher-capacity battery for Tesla by March 2024. The company is building a production facility for the battery at its Wakayama Factory.
LinkedIn debuts its own podcast network
LinkedIn is delving deeper into the podcast world. It’s debuting a podcast network that features in-house shows from the LinkedIn News team as well as programs from industry figures.
Extreme H is an upcoming off-road racing series with hydrogen cars
An off-road racing series that uses hydrogen cars is expected to debut in 2024. Extreme H will be a companion championship to Extreme E, an off-road EV motorsport that held…
Meta adds ‘personal boundaries’ to Horizon Worlds and Venues to fight harassment
Meta is rolling out a feature called Personal Boundary in its Horizon Worlds and Horizon Venues VR spaces to combat harassment. Each avatar will have a bubble with a radius…
Bird will expand access to electric scooters for public transit in Nashville
Bird is teaming up with Nashville with the aim of filling certain public transit gaps in the community with electric scooters to boost adoption of public transportation and eco-friendly options.
Tesla is selling a microphone for in-car karaoke, but only in China
Tesla is now selling a microphone for in-car karaoke. The TeslaMic is only available in China for the time being, and was introduced amid the rollout of a Chinese New…
Panasonic’s higher-capacity Tesla battery could enter production in 2023
Panasonic could start mass producing larger-capacity batteries for Tesla as soon as next year. The 4680 cell is said to boost the range of electric vehicles by over 15 percent.
The first movie studio in space could be attached to the ISS in 2024
A film studio and sports arena could be connected to the International Space Station by December 2024. A company co-producing a Tom Cruise movie shot in space is behind the…
COVIDTests.gov is accepting orders for free rapid tests a day early
Folks in the US can now order free, at-home COVID-19 tests from a United States Postal Service website, one day earlier than expected.
US residents can order free, at-home COVID-19 tests starting on January 19th
One year, 10 months and eight days after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans will be able to order free, at-home tests from the government.
Yukai Engineering’s cute stuffed animal robot will nibble on your finger
Yukai Engineering, the maker of the Qoobo robotic cat tail pillow, has revealed a soft robot that nibbles on a user’s fingertip. They hopes the “somewhat pleasing sensation” will brighten…
Sidewalk Labs products will be folded into Google proper
Alphabet’s smart city project is winding down and Google will take over its products. Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff announced the news in a letter, in which he noted he…
Toyota’s latest EV concepts include sports cars and a pickup
Toyota now aims to roll out 30 electric vehicles by 2030, expanding on its plan to sell 15 fully electric models by 2025. It gave a taste of the future…
Polestar will increase its EV’s horsepower with a €1,000 software update
Polestar has released an over-the-air update that boosts the Polestar 2’s torque and horsepower. It bumps up the EV’s oomph to 469 horsepower (an increase of 67hp) and 502 lb.…
Designers hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refueling
The FlyZero project, which is led by the Aerospace Technology Institute and funded by the UK government, came up with a concept for a liquid hydrogen-powered midsize aircraft.
Formula E says third-gen vehicle will be the world’s most efficient race car
Formula E has announced what it claims is the planet’s most efficient race car. Teams will use the third-generation (Gen3) electric car in the 2022-23 season and can start testing…
Amazon opens pre-orders for its Halo View fitness band
Amazon announced a new version of its Halo fitness band at its hardware event, and now you can lock in a pre-order. Halo View, Amazon’s first wearable with a display,…
Peloton sues rivals over alleged patent infringement related to on-demand classes
Peloton has filed fresh lawsuits against two of its rivals, iFit and Echelon. It alleges that the companies are violating up to four patents it holds related to on-demand classes.
Halo Infinite’s free multiplayer mode is available now
Rumors started swirling over the last few days that Microsoft will release the free Halo Infinite multiplayer mode before the full game. During its Xbox 20th anniversary event, the company…
Honda shows off the latest version of its ‘Autonomous Work Vehicle’
Honda and engineering company Black & Veatch have been putting the automaker’s second-gen Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) through its paces at a solar panel construction site.
Amazon’s Clubhouse competitor may let you DJ your own radio show
Amazon is said to be working on a live audio app that sounds like it will let anyone be the DJ of their own radio show — including music. It’s…
You can preorder the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge on October 19th
As promised, Microsoft will start shipping its Xbox Series X Mini Fridge in time for the holidays. The company said the fridge costs $100 and pre-orders start on October 19,…
YouTube removes R. Kelly’s official channels
YouTube has taken down R. Kelly’s official channels after the singer was convicted of sex trafficking, and Kelly will not be allowed to create or own any other channel on…
Amazon is reportedly working on a smart fridge that tracks what’s inside
Amazon is reportedly aiming to bring some of the tech it uses at cashierless Amazon Go stores to a smart fridge that can monitor items and help order replacements if…
IMDb’s free TV service arrives in the UK
Folks in the UK looking for a show or movie to stream have even more options at their disposal: IMDb TV is now available in the country.
Beyond Meat’s plant-based ‘chicken’ tenders are coming to grocery stores
Beyond Meat brought its plant-based “chicken” tenders to restaurants this summer, and soon you’ll be able to enjoy them at home when Beyond starts selling them through retailers.
Unagi’s $2,440 smart scooter includes turn-by-turn directions and GPS tracking
Unagi Scooters has revealed what it claims is the first ‘smart scooter’ in the Model Eleven. It includes a bunch of intriguing features, such as audible directions, remote kill and…