[ad_1] Tesla is seeing success in China’s electric vehicle market, but native company Xpeng may have a fighting chance to compete. Xpeng’s new P7 sedan is the company’s second production model and has some impressive benchmark results. Some configurations of the car can accelerate to 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) per hour in 4.3 seconds, […]
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Samsung Galaxy Buds update adds handy Galaxy Buds+ features
[ad_1] If you happen to own a pair of Samsung’s original Galaxy Buds, you’ll now be able to do more with them. The company has released a new software update for the true wireless headphones that brings over a couple of features that were previously exclusive to the newer Galaxy Buds+. The most notable enhancement is […]
Microsoft’s chief environmental officer on why we need a Planetary Computer
[ad_1] “Think of this less as a giant computer in a stark white room and more of an approach to computing that is planetary in scale and allows us to query every aspect of environmental and nature-based solutions available in real time,” Joppa wrote in a Scientific American op-ed last September. “We currently lack the […]
Muscle sensors may let you control a drone by clenching your fist
[ad_1] CSAIL’s tech isn’t ready for real-world use. A Parrot Bebop 2 drone responded to 82 percent of over 1,500 gestures — promising, but not what you’d depend on in a vital situation. The scientists intend to refine the technology, though, including the option of custom or more continuous gestures. They’ll ideally learn from the […]
A barber’s tips on keeping your quarantine mane in check
[ad_1] “I think it’s more knowing what your hair type is and what tools you’re going to need to accomplish the goal,” he continued. “That’s essentially the beginning, I don’t think it’s a dreadful and scary situation.” In fact, you can keep yourself looking sharp even as your hair gets progressively longer by focusing on […]
Why is video conferencing so exhausting?
[ad_1] Similarly, Tarek, a law student in New York, told the MIT Technology Review that after long days of classes via Zoom, the extra video chats with friends and family feel exhausting. What’s more, turning down an invitation for virtual socialization can spur feelings of guilt, because they don’t have much of an excuse amidst […]
YouTube and Tribeca are running a free global film festival
[ad_1] Movies from the online version of Tribeca will be free to stream, along with ones curated by other major festivals, such as Sundance, Cannes, Venice and Toronto. Other participants include the BFI London Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Annecy International Animation Film Festival and those in Tokyo, Berlin, Sydney, Karlovy Vary, San Sebastian […]
Grab Fitbit’s Inspire HR fitness tracker for only $70
[ad_1] The Inspire HR is a mostly frill-free tracker that focuses on step counts, calories and other fundamentals. You won’t find perks like built-in GPS (though it can use your phone) or on-screen workouts here. Heart rate monitoring can be very useful for optimizing your workouts and monitoring stress, however, and this model improves on […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active drops to $120 at Best Buy
[ad_1] The Galaxy Watch Active has all of the key features of the flagship Galaxy Watch, including a bright, beautiful screen, great health and fitness tracking capabilities and Samsung Pay. With the Health app, the smartwatch can track a number of different workouts, from resistance training to elliptical sessions. It will even track your stress […]
Apple’s HomePod is on sale for $205
[ad_1] The HomePod is one of the better-sounding smart speakers we’ve tested, with balanced output that automatically adjusts to the device’s placement in the room. It might be your ideal speaker if you’re deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem thanks to its easy setup, Apple Music integration and AirPlay 2 streaming. The company has also […]