Were America’s Electric Car Subsidies Worth the Money?

Were America’s Electric Car Subsidies Worth the Money?

America’s electric vehicle subsidies brought a 2-to-1 return on investment, according to a paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research. “That includes environmental benefits, but mostly reflects a shift of profits to the United States,” reports the New York Times. “Before the climate law, tax credits were mainly used to buy foreign-made cars.” “What … Read more

Apple Planning Smart Glasses and AirPods With Cameras for 2027

Apple Planning Smart Glasses and AirPods With Cameras for 2027

Apple is working on smart glasses and AirPods with built-in cameras for a potential release in 2027, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The devices are said to be part of Apple’s efforts to expand its augmented reality product lineup beyond the Vision Pro headset with something that has wider appeal. The push for new AR … Read more

How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC or laptop

How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC or laptop

Mark Coppock/Digital Trends Screenshots are incredibly helpful for capturing images on your desktop, but the method for taking one on a Windows laptop or PC may not be immediately obvious if you haven’t done it before. There are a number of ways to accomplish this simple task in Windows, and we’ve detailed each of the … Read more

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 14 (#491)

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 14 (#491)

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the … Read more

This is my favorite power bank for my MacBook Pro

This is my favorite power bank for my MacBook Pro

The display when the power bank is in use. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker 737 portable power bank is available on Amazon for $82. It’s a powerful, reliable power bank for all your devices, laptops included, and has one of the best color displays I’ve seen on a power bank. It’s big and bulky, … Read more

The best password manager for 2024

The best password manager for 2024

Think about your digital footprint. How many accounts have you created online since you first started using the internet? How many of those use the same passwords, so you have an easier time logging in? It’s a habit we’ve all fallen into, but it greatly weakens our ability to stay secure online. Just one password … Read more

I’m Obsessed With 3D Printers. These Are the Best in 2024

I’m Obsessed With 3D Printers. These Are the Best in 2024

James Bricknell/CNET Testing 3D printers is an in-depth process. Printers often don’t use the same materials, or even the same process to create models. I test SLA, 3D printers that use resin and light to print, and FDM, printers that melt plastic onto a plate. Each has a unique methodology. Core qualifiers I look at … Read more

The Hottest Startups in London in 2024

The Hottest Startups in London in 2024

In the “Startup-up, Scale-up” review report published last year, chancellor Rachel Reeves promised to make Britain the “high growth, start-up hub of the world”. Now, almost six months into the new government, entrepreneurs remain encouraged by the promises made in the Labour manifesto. “The ambition embodied in Great British Energy and the 2030 decarbonization targets … Read more