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If data is the new oil of the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI) is the steam engine. Companies that take advantage of the power of data and AI hold the key to innovation — just as oil and steam engines fueled transportation and, ultimately, the Industrial Revolution.
In 2022, data and AI have set the stage for the…
Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine
March 11, 2022
Tesla appears to have produced a very interesting video showing how to use a Powerwall as a mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine.
As we recently reported, Tesla has taken a few steps to help Ukraine, which is currently under attack from a Russian…
Rule change now allows deliveries of self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals
March 11, 2022
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially changed a long-standing rule that is now creating a path for automakers to deliver self-driving vehicles without steering wheels or pedals.
Safety regulations have forced automakers to deliver…
How insulation and heat pumps could cut the UK’s – and other countries’ – need for Russian gas
March 11, 2022
As the global energy crunch deepens, thanks to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new analysis from the nonprofit think tank Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) looks at how home insulation and heat pumps could reduce the UK’s need for Russian gas. The approach could certainly be applied in other countries, too.
On March 8, Electrek spotlighted an article by environmentalist and author…
While its initial production will begin in the UK, the Arrival Van will eventually be produced on US soil as well. In the meantime, we were able to go see the commercial EV up-close in the Big Apple and learn more about its progress first hand from Arrival President Avinash…
Podcast: Tesla sees orders surge over gas prices, more price increases, VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more
March 11, 2022
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla seeing its order rate surge over gas prices, more Model 3 and Model Y price increases,the VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more.
The show is back…
Google has announced that the Google Photos app is getting expanded functionality for Portrait Blur, which will allow it to be used on many more subjects.
As part of a large number of announcements for Android, Google announced that Portrait Blur is growing in functionality. Previously only available for use only on photos of people, Google is expanding the feature to cover a lot more…
Yongnuo Launches 85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z Mount in China
March 11, 2022
Yongnuo has announced a new autofocus-quipped YN85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z-mount cameras in China that is very inexpensive given the performance the company promises photographers can expect.
Yongnuo announced the new lens on its Weibo account and the information below was…
Valve releases Windows 10 drivers for Steam Deck
March 11, 2022
Valve today announced that it is providing Windows drivers for its Steam Deck handheld console. These drivers will enable crucial hardware compatibility for those who want to use Microsoft’s OS.
The drivers being released today are for the GPU, the Wi-Fi, and the…
Valve releases Windows 10 drivers for Steam Deck
March 11, 2022
Valve today announced that it is providing Windows drivers for its Steam Deck handheld console. These drivers will enable crucial hardware compatibility for those who want to use Microsoft’s OS.
The drivers being released today are for the GPU, the Wi-Fi, and the Bluetooth. Valve said the audio drivers are still being worked on with AMD, so they are not available today. As such, there will…
