Apple is once again fighting against bills that try to force the company to allow distribution of iOS apps outside the App Store. This time, the company urged US lawmakers to reject an antitrust bill in the US Senate that would allow users to install any apps on iPhone and iPad.
As reported by Bloomberg, Apple has written a letter to Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin and Republican Chuck…
Elon Musk and Tesla fans ramp up pressure for recognition from Biden with ad and 50,000 petition signatures
February 3, 2022
Elon Musk and Tesla fans are ramping up the pressure to get recognition from President Biden, who has had a clear problem acknowledging that Tesla is leading the electrification of the auto industry in the United States. Almost 50,000 Tesla supporters have signed a petition…
White House and EPA pen scathing letters to USPS over next-gen vehicle plan, including EV misinformation
February 3, 2022
Ever since Oshkosh received a $6 billion contract from the United States Postal Service for the development of a new mail delivery vehicle, the contract has drawn controversy. Oshkosh’s plan includes primarily gas-powered vehicles, and it won out over another plan for…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 2, 2022
February 3, 2022
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Canon Begins Transition to Mirrorless Market Dominance
February 3, 2022
With 2021 well and truly over, those manufacturers that align their finances to the calendar year are now producing their financial reports. Canon’s latest figures reveal strong and sustained performance, even during the pandemic, which is a result of its shift to…
Lens Hoods Can Ruin Photos Taken in Cold Weather
February 3, 2022
Photographer Steve Perry was out photographing snowy owls with his wife when they both realized that something seemed off about their photos: they were soft. After some testing, he realized that the culprit might be his lens hood.
Heat Distortion and Long Lenses
Before…
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The Last of the Nintendogs are still barking, and they’re finding themselves enjoying the new Pokémon Legends Arceus game on the Switch. In addition to talking about catching ’em all, the dogs woof their way…
Gran Turismo 7 wants you to love cars as much as it does
February 3, 2022
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Gran Turismo 7 is all about cars. That may sound like an obvious statement for a racing…
How AI accelerates insurance claims processing
February 3, 2022
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The immediate aftermath of a vehicular crash is difficult for all parties involved. The drivers have to process the trauma, address injuries with medical attention, exchange…
Findability hopes to make AI adoption easier for enterprises
February 3, 2022
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These days, “big data” simply isn’t enough. To provide meaningful insights and valuable analytics for optimal decision making, companies must adopt the concept of “wide data.”
Whereas big data focuses on the so-called “three V’s” — volume, velocity, and value — wide data homes in on…
