NASA’s EMIT mission has created the first comprehensive maps of the world’s mineral dust-source regions, providing precise locations of 10 key minerals based on how they reflect and absorb light. When winds loft these substances into the air, they either cool or warm the atmosphere and Earth’s surface, depending on their composition. Understanding their abundance around the globe will help…
A free AI image dataset, removed for child sex abuse images, has come under fire before
December 22, 2023
A massive open-source AI dataset, LAION-5B, which has been used to train popular AI text-to-image generators like Stable Diffusion and Google’s Imagen, contains at least 1,008 instances of child sexual abuse material, a new report from the Stanford Internet…
Coinbase CEO Highlights Crypto's Impact on Economic Freedom — Calls Crypto 'the Future of Money' – Bitcoin News
December 22, 2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has highlighted that crypto isn’t just here to say but it’s the future of money. Emphasizing that cryptocurrency “gives people economic freedom, ensuring access to their own money and fair participation in the economy ungated by powerful…
Best last-minute stocking stuffers and gear for electric bike lovers
December 22, 2023
If there’s one thing I love nearly as much as electric bikes, it’s getting to enjoy some new gear on my rides. With the holidays barreling down on us, there’s still a little bit of time left to bring that joy to an e-bike lover near you! Here are some of the coolest pieces of gear I’ve tested this year that would make great stocking stuffers for anyone who rides an e-bike (or a pedal…
Here's how wind farms in the US impact nearby home values
December 22, 2023
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab offers fresh insights into the impact of wind farms on the values of nearby homes.
, “Commercial Wind Turbines and Residential Home Values: New Evidence from the Universe of Land-Based Wind Projects in the United States,”…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 16, 2023
December 22, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
This cool electric hand truck with tank treads can climb stairs
December 22, 2023
Most of the fun electric vehicles I discover in the depths of Alibaba require me to sit in, on, or around them. But this time, I’ve found something that barely even needs me involved. Check out this awesome electric hand truck that can climb stairs thanks to its nifty tank track operation!
It’s definitely a unique one for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week, but…
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is already due for an upgrade. The electric SUV was spotted with a new facelift in South Korea for the first time.
Genesis introduced the Electrified GV70, its third all-electric model, in Nov 2021. The electric GV70 builds on its…
Podcast: Tesla Autopilot 'recall', Porsche Macan EV, Chevy Blazer EV first drive, and more
December 22, 2023
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s Autopilot ‘recall’, our first drives of the Porsche Macan EV and Chevy Blazer EV, and more.
Today’s episode is…
Ford 'absolutely' working with Google Maps for EV Route Planning like Apple Maps on CarPlay
December 22, 2023
Is Ford adding Google Maps EV route planning? CEO Jim Farley hinted at the idea this week as owners requested the feature.
In today’s age, staying connected is everything. Especially while driving. Although most new cars come loaded with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, some automakers are doing away with it.
Rival GM announced it was dropping CarPlay in March, starting with the 2024 Chevy…
