The Eve Motion is the first Thread-based motion sensor. | Image: Eve Smart home company Eve continues its transition to Thread this week with the release of the second generation of its motion sensor. A wireless sensor that works over Thread and Bluetooth Low Energy, the Eve Motion is the first standalone motion sensor to…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Baidu, the Chinese search engine giant that has plowed money into AI and autonomous vehicle technology, unveiled Wednesday a new all-electric robotaxi that it plans to deploy at scale across China. Baidu will add the Apollo RT6 EV – a cross between an SUV and a minivan that comes with a detachable steering wheel –…
The UK’s App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) staged a 24-hour strike Wednesday to demand Uber be held accountable for the findings of the Uber files, a trove of thousands of leaked confidential documents that show how the ride-hail company broke laws, secretly lobbied governments and exploited driver safety to expand aggressively from 2013 to…
Another Thursday has rolled around once again, and with it, a new Wordle to train (or strain) your brain. If you’re finding today’s a little hard, never fear. All you need is a little nudge in the right direction, and we’re here to help. The answer to the July 21 Wordle, puzzle #397, can be…
An Elden Ring player has just discovered a hidden attack that Starscourge Radahn has been sitting on for months. FromSoftware’s soulslike came out in February, giving masochistic players an abundance of time for repeated playthroughs. Since its launch, the relationship between Elden Ring players and the game’s bosses has been a rocky one. Updates have…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/AFP CIA chief Bill Burns said China may be picking up lessons from Russia’s failures in Ukraine.He said the war likely won’t shake China’s resolve to invade Taiwan but affects the “how and when.”Burns said China probably now knows that “overwhelming force” is needed for…
While some iPhone 14 components are facing supply chain issues, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the issues will have a limited impact on upcoming mass production of iPhone 14 models, which are expected to be announced in September. In a tweet, Kuo said other suppliers can help to make up for component shortages. For example,…
Florida governor Ron DeSantis released a survey asking school board members and candidates to share their view on controversial education policies. Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Lis Smith offered her take on attack campaigns against Republicans like Ron DeSantis. The Democratic campaign veteran said the landscape has changed since she worked on Obama’s campaign. A story by…
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday shared his vision for a post-Roe America. Jeff Dean, File/AP Photo Mike Pence called on large employers to pay for adoptions. The comments come as businesses say they’ll help workers pay for travel for abortions. Pence took a victory lap on the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade. …
Risk-averse and older investors often look to Treasury bonds to provide a reliable stream of income. Drazen_/Getty Images Treasury bonds, or Treasuries, are debt securities issued by the US government. Treasury bonds can be bought directly from the government’s TreasuryDirect.gov website or through a brokerage or bank. Treasury bonds are prized by income-seeking investors because…