The Seattle ebike company Rad Power Bikes has announced four new ebike models, all of which have the very important distinction of being unlikely to have their batteries suddenly burst into flames. The company says its new Safe Shield Batteries—which come standard on all four new bikes—have been certified at UL-2271, an industry standard ranking … Read more
Intuitive Machines’ first lunar lander officially lost power today after spending seven days on the moon. The lander made history for being the first American hardware to reach the lunar surface since 1972 and the first privately built spacecraft to land on the moon. But the lander, called Odysseus, will be remembered for another reason: … Read more
Artie Beaty/ZDNET If you use Google Maps for navigation, a new feature will not only make your driving safer, it’ll make your phone’s battery last longer. Also: The best rugged phones: Expert tested Starting today, Maps users on both Android and iOS gain access to glanceable directions (or turn-by-turn navigation), updated ETA, and the next … Read more
sakkmesterke/Getty Images It might be nice to have sophisticated cybersecurity tools to help detect vulnerabilities, but code safety still needs to start with developers getting the basics right. This focus on the foundations means adhering to fundamentals, such as turning on two-factor authentication (2FA) and adopting industry standards and best practices, said Mike Hanley, GitHub’s … Read more
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s district-switch gambit is continuing to cause headaches in Colorado. She claimed in a recent interview that she’s “protecting my voters” from a Democrat. But local Republicans are continuing to grumble about her decision to carpetbag. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s recent decision to switch congressional districts is continuing to cause headaches back home in … Read more
For many of us, the term “snow cone” likely elicits images of a white paper cup, shaved ice, and fruit-flavored syrup. The Idaho Transportation Department, however, is giving the term a new meaning, and while it may not bring joy to people on a hot summer day, it will keep them safe during winter’s icy … Read more
It’s not just you: American cars have gotten bigger. Over the past two decades, growing numbers of US buyers have turned in their sedans for SUVs and pickup trucks. And those SUVs and pickups have grown ever more hulking. The electrification of driving isn’t slowing the growth spurt. Batteries are heavy, and many carmakers are … Read more
Apple’s strategy, if there was one at all, for protecting your phone’s data from theft has been pretty bad all along. If the thief can take a glance at your password before stealing your iPhone, you have handed him your entire digital life. With the iOS 17.3 beta that rolled out yesterday, the company finally … Read more
When Maha Shazhad was 19, she was force to drop out of university in Pakistan because she couldn’t find safe and reliable transportation. Shazhad explained to TechCrunch that 85% of working women in the country have faced sexual harassment at least once on public transport. Then when she started working, she spend more than half … Read more
There are many reasons why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a ground invasion of Gaza. He wants to ensure that Hamas can never again murder 1,400 Israelis. He needs to take bold action to restore the confidence of his people in their nation’s security. He may also believe that his political survival depends … Read more