President Joe Biden will today authorize the use of Title III of the Korean War-era Defense Production Act (DPA) to rapidly step up US production of minerals for electric vehicle and storage batteries.
The Defense Production Act for critical minerals
As the FEMA website explains:
The Defense Production Act [of 1950] is the primary source of presidential authorities to expedite and expand the…
Although NIO CEO William Li recently admitted the company is only in the research phase, he has confirmed the Chinese automaker is exploring the production of its own phones. By combining technology with humanity, NIO hopes to provide one holistic system for consumers’…
Kyte announces a fleet of Tesla Model 3s for a $995/month subscription service across the US
March 31, 2022
Kyte, an on-demand rental company, announced that it is acquiring a fleet of Tesla Model 3 vehicles to offer a new monthly subscription service across the US starting at $995.
The concept of “subscribing” to a car instead of outright buying it or leasing it has gained…
OnePlus has officially launched its flagship OnePlus 10 Pro 5G in the United States and Canada. The smartphone uses the second-generation Hasselblad Camera for mobile and promises the fastest performance in any OnePlus phone to date.
The OnePlus 10 Pro 5G also features a 120Hz display with Dual Color Calibration as well as an array of gaming features powered by OnePlus’s HyperBoost…
How I Attached a Camera Remote to a Handheld Light Pole
March 31, 2022
I occasionally like to do some light painting with strobes. To make that easier, I ripped off the legs of an old light stand so that it is just a handheld pole with a light. I also wanted to be able to control my camera with a remote when holding the light so that I can…
My love of astronomy started way back as a child when my dad bought a Celestron C8 telescope. I remember spending hours with him searching to find a single dark sky object. This love of the night sky stuck with me and it wasn’t until 2012 I made a New Year’s resolution…
Sino Promise, the manufacturer of Kodak silver paper and photochemicals, may be struggling financially as it has increased its prices and is demanding full upfront payment from labs, following last year’s warning that it was suffering from a supply shortage.
Sino Promise acquired the Kodak silver paper and photochemical business from Kodak Alaris in July of 2020. After Kodak’s bankruptcy…
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy shot over 2 million individual photos to show how the Moon appears to dance or “wobble” in the sky when observed from Earth over the course of a month.
McCarthy set out in early February to capture an entire “lunation,” or a…
Fujifilm confirms film prices will increase by up to 60%
March 31, 2022
Fujifilm has announced it is raising the price of its photographic film and paper as a result of ‘soaring raw materials, transportation costs, etc., as well as the decline in demand.’
In a rather simple press release shared on Fujifilm’s website, the company says it…
Cosmonious High debuts for the Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR
March 31, 2022
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You can now join the cosmic chaos at Cosmonious High, a new virtual reality game launching today for Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR.
It’s the latest VR adventure from Owlchemy Labs, creators of hilarious Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator VR games. Austin, Texas-based Owlchemy Labs…
