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[ad_1] To make its Ultium EV program a success, GM is counting on battery innovations to make the technology simpler and cheaper. As part of that program, the automaker has boosted its investment with Mitra Chem —a company focused on building batteries in the US using iron-based cathodes — via a new $60 million financing …

GM’s latest investment could speed development of cheaper EV batteries | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.  My.Games announced that its War Robots mobile shooter has surpassed 250 million registered playersacross all platforms. Built by its in-house …

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[ad_1] Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates climb this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also inched up. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. …

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[ad_1] A handful of closely followed mortgage rates climbed up over the last seven days. The average 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgage rates both moved higher. At the same time, average rates for 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages also increased. As inflation surged in 2022, so too did mortgage rates. To rein in price growth, the …

Mortgage Interest Rates Today for Aug. 16, 2023: Rates Tick Up Read More »

[ad_1] You know when a certain song comes on and it encompasses your whole being for a few minutes? Music has a way of causing a unique and engaging stimulation in your brain, one that scientists are working to understand and mimic. Such was the case in a recent study published in PLOS Biology in …

Scientists recreate an iconic Pink Floyd song by scanning listeners’ brains | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] Tesla has quietly launched new – much cheaper – . Standard Range Teslas are around $10,000 less than the base model, but with ranges cut by 80 and 79 miles, respectively. Both cars are half a second slower 0 to 60, so you might expect your overall responsiveness to drop as well. It’s not …

The Morning After: Tesla offers cheaper Model S and Model X options with shorter range | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] I don’t want to brag, but I’ve just spent a fair amount of time with the Holy Grail for E Ink enthusiasts: a color E Ink tablet. That’s right — after many years of waiting and hoping, E Ink lovers can finally get their hands on a 10.3-inch color E Ink tablet with an …

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[ad_1] You can grab a four-pack Apple AirTag for $85 again, if you missed your chance to do so last time it was on sale for the same price. Previously, you could get the discounted AirTags on Amazon and Walmart — now, it’s Adorama that’s selling the four-pack bundle for $14 less its usual price. …

Apple AirTag 4-pack is back to $85 at Adorama | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] After announcing the deal last year, Intel will no longer acquire Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion, the company announced in a press release. It was unable to “obtain in a timely manner the regulatory approvals required under the merger agreement” it wrote — specifically in China, according to Bloomberg. Tower produces various types of …

Intel walks away from its $5.4 billion takeover of Tower Semiconductor | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] Tweetdeck (now called X Pro), a version of Twitter (X) used by social media pros, journalists and others, has become part of the paid Blue subscription, TechCrunch has reported. Multiple users reported that they were prompted to subscribe when attempting to log on to the service. “Blue subscribers with a verified phone number will …

Tweetdeck now requires a paid subscription | Engadget Read More »