The Food and Drug Administration has cleared what is described as the first-ever smartphone application capable of initiating insulin delivery on both iOS and Android operating systems. The system here comes from Tandem Diabetes Care, and the application ties in to the company’s t:slim X2 insulin pump.
Prior to this approval from the FDA, delivery of insulin had to be handed through the pump…
Apple stops signing iOS 15.3, blocking downgrades from iOS 15.3.1
February 18, 2022
Following the release of iOS 15.3.1 earlier this month, Apple on Thursday stopped signing iOS 15.3 for all iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models. This means that users can no longer downgrade their devices to iOS 15.3.
iOS 15.3 was released on January 26 to all users with an…
Hands-on: Satechi’s 2-in-1 Headphone Stand charges your AirPods Max and iPhone simultaneously
February 18, 2022
Apple’s high-end AirPods Max have been available for over a year now, and some useful accessories have started to hit the market. At CES last month, the popular accessory maker Satechi unveiled its , which features a built-in Qi charger in the base.
Satechi’s 2-in-1…
Tesla launches new automatic electric trunk for Model 3, upgrade available at official service centers
February 17, 2022
Tesla has launched a new automatic electric trunk for Model 3 as an aftermarket offered directly at service centers. The product is currently only available in China, but like most things Tesla these days, it starts in China and then it is expected to expand to other markets.
Before 2021, all Tesla vehicles had automatic trunk liftgates except for the Model 3. You had to use your own elbow…
Fisker announces over 31,000 Ocean reservations totaling $1.7 billion in potential revenue and ‘world leading warranty program’
February 17, 2022
Fisker Inc. held its fourth quarter and 2021 fiscal year financial results call yesterday, sharing an update to investors and media alike. As part of a slew of progress news from the ever optimistic Henrik Fisker, the Ocean now has over 31,000 reservations and will deliver…
Learn how electric cars actually affect the environment in this free 15-minute webinar
February 17, 2022
To what extent are electric vehicles better than gas cars for the environment? Experts at the Argonne National Laboratory, a US Department of Energy science and engineering research center in Lemont, Illinois, are inviting the public to listen in as they discuss the best…
Redwood Materials begins collecting and recycling EV batteries from Volvo and Ford in California
February 17, 2022
Redwood Materials, a startup launched by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, announced that it is beginning to collect and recycle EV battery packs from Volvo and Ford in California.
Straubel’s Redwood Materials was best known as a Nevada-based company developing new processes to recycle materials with a focus on electric car batteries.
But the company announced that is also getting into cathode and…
Dozens of new Tesla Model Ys spotted being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas
February 17, 2022
Dozens of new Tesla Model Y vehicles have been spotted apparently being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas. It looks like the deliveries of Tesla’s first structural battery pack vehicles are imminent.
Tesla recently confirmed that the first ‘builds’ of new…
Obscura 3 Camera App is a Major Update with New Modes and Design
February 17, 2022
Obscura 3 has launched with a wide range of new camera features and an updated design that makes accessing its pro tools more intuitive and visually appealing. It also adds more features, a better library interface, and improved performance.
Obscura originally…
Camera Production Down as Much as 30% Over Last 2 Years: Report
February 17, 2022
The global silicon shortage has resulted in a lack of supply across the electronics industry and the camera industry has been particularly hard hit. A new report alleges that the problem may be worse than some realize.
Camera Production Down Significantly
Nikkei reports that electronics across the board are experiencing significant production and shipment delays. Items from gaming consoles…
