Or celebrate Leap Day the way ancient Romans did, with up to five 7-11 pizzas for $2.29 each. …read more Source:: CNet
Tesla and PG&E To Build World’s Largest Battery Farm Near Silicon Valley
“Tesla will work with PG&E to build the world’s largest battery facility able to store energy generated by both solar and wind power in Monterey, California,” writes long-time Slashdot reader Okian Warrior. Clean Technica reports: “Certainly, combined, this is going to be the largest battery facility in the world, so it’s a big boost to…
The IoT Trap
I’m sure that you’ve heard about the Sonos speaker debacle. (If not, read about it on Hackaday.) Basically, a company that sells a premium Internet-connected speaker wanted to retire an older product line, and offered a 30% discount to people who would “trade in” their old speakers for new ones. The catch: they weren’t really…
Health Experts Worry Coronavirus May Be Spreading Undetected in the US
The Boston Globe’s Stat News site reports that the new coronavirus “may be spreading in parts of the Pacific Northwest, with California, Oregon, and Washington State reporting Friday that they have diagnosed cases with no travel history or known contact with another case….” Problems with a coronavirus test developed by the Centers for Disease Control…
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan: Model overview, pricing, tech and specs – Roadshow
Not much has changed for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, aside from the addition of more desirable safety features needed to keep the Tiguan competitive. …read more Source:: CNet
Watch Linux Boot On Your Hackaday Superconference Badge
Last year’s Hackaday Superconference badge was an electronic tour de force, packing an ECP5 FPGA shoehorned into a Game Boy-like form factor and shipping with a RISC-V core installed that together gave an almost infinite badge hacking potential. It did not however run Linux, and that’s something [Greg Davill] has addressed, as he’s not only…
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a competent compact crossover – Roadshow
Volkswagen’s Tiguan is a seven-seat compact crossover that can hold its own in a crowded market. …read more Source:: CNet
Tilt Apple Watch band review
Every so often something so original at CES catches my eye, and I have to try it. What could be original about a watch band? Well, Tilt is like no other you’ve seen before. Is that a good thing? …read more Source:: ZDNet
9 must-haves when working from your home office – CNET
Whether you’re hiding out from coronavirus or work remotely full-time, here’s the gear you need to stay comfortable and productive. …read more Source:: CNet
‘It’s not just AI, this is a change in the entire computing industry,’ says SambaNova CEO
SambaNova, a stealth startup, has received over $450 million to build a complete computing system of hardware and software. Co-founder Rodrigo Liang tells ZDNet the stakes are bigger than the craze for AI, it’s about a multi-decade shift in computing. …read more Source:: ZDNet
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