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Nissan is the latest automaker to join Tesla’s network of charging stations. The company announced that it plans to make the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter available to Nissan Ariya drivers, allowing them to search for charging stations using the MyNissan app.The move of Tesla’s Superchargers to the grid will expand Nissan’s charging network to 90,000 stations across the United States. Nissan’s energy network also includes the Shell Recharge, ChargePoint and EVgo networks, with plans to expand to other networks. Nissan plans to start selling EVs equipped with NACS ports in the United States and Canada within the next…
Threads is sometimes criticized for not prioritizing real-time content in its recommendations. Now, in an apparent effort to address that need, Meta is adding status indicators to show when a particular user is online.This optional feature, called “Activity Status,” displays a green bubble next to a person’s profile picture when they’re online. According to an update from Instagram head Adam Mosseri, the metric is intended to help users find “people they want to engage with in real time.” “We hope knowing when your employees are online will make the conversation easier.”This is an interesting choice for a platform that doesn’t…
Riot Games is cutting jobs at its League of Legends team. Mark Merrill, the studio’s co-founder, co-chairman and chief product officer, today announced layoffs at X. “This is not about cutting staff to save money, it’s about making sure we have the right expertise to ensure the league continues to operate.” We’re in great shape for another 15 years and beyond. Please stay,” Merrill said. A Riot Games representative told Engadget that the move will result in 32 job cuts across the company.The problem seems to be that the developers are trying to change priorities behind the scenes, especially with…
The Federal Communications Commission announced it is launching a new investigation into broadband data caps and how they affect both the consumer experience and business competition. The FCC is asking consumers to share their experiences with limited broadband service. The agency has also launched a formal notice of inquiry to gather public comments to further inform the broadband data cap initiative.FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said, “Restricting consumer data cuts off small businesses from their customers, imposes fees on low-income households, and limits the ability of people with disabilities to use the tools they rely on to communicate.” There is a…
Kolchak, the classic 1970s investigative reporter who inspired Fox Mulder on The Get ready to face the creatures we grew up loving and fearing in an independent comic series titled “Introducing Classic Monsters”, presented by Monstrous Books. The project continues to grow this second life, competing for funding on Kickstarter and recently being licensed through a new book, graphic novel, and Blu-ray remaster. Here is the official announcement: “Throughout the entire run of the 1970s fan-favorite TV show, legendary reporter Karl Kolchak went head-to-head with all manner of otherworldly bad guys. Now, he faces his most terrifying foe yet, Dracula…
Dynamite Entertainment has announced the cover and story details for Thundercats #10. Issue #10, written by Declan Shalvey and illustrated by Joe Mulvey, is a standalone issue that spotlights some of the legendary villains.”It’s a real pinch moment to be able to work with a creator like Declan Shalvey on something like Thundercats, which I grew up loving,” said artist Joe Mulvey. “We couldn’t be more proud to work on this issue. The epic action, developments, and emotional moments are sure to please any comic book fan.”So what is Thundercats #10 about?Of course, the majority of the series focuses on…
James Tynion IV and various creators are joining forces for Let This One Be a Devil, a new four-issue miniseries that explores the legend of the Jersey Devil. Tynion is joined by Steve Foxe, artists Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson and letterer Tom Napolitano.”Starting with Blue Book, the Tiny Onion publishing program with Dark Horse is centered around what I call ‘truly strange’ stories: comic explorations based on true stories of encounters with the strange and impossible. ,” Tynion said. “Let This One Be a Devil” is the first in an all-new set of titles in Dark Horse’s True Weird Library,…
Image Comics has announced a new ongoing fantasy horror series, The Seasons, from writer Rick Remender, artist Paul Azaceta, and colorist Mateus Lopez. Starting January 15, 2025, the comic follows the Seasons, four sisters whose parents disappeared 10 years ago from the world-renowned Season Detectives. Now the sisters themselves are exposed to predators, and it’s up to the youngest season, Spring, to save the family. Season #1 Summer, Winter, Spring, and Autumn are the seasonal sisters who are the daughters of the world-famous seasonal detective. Ten years ago, her famous parents disappeared. The sisters were left to raise themselves, forming…
Hilton has partnered with Be My Eyes to make hotel stays more accessible to guests who are visually impaired. This free app connects users with sighted volunteers and businesses who can use video calls to help navigate spaces and complete tasks.By navigating to the app’s service directory, selecting the “Hotels” option and selecting the name of the Hilton brand you’re staying at, Be My Eyes users will be connected to the chain’s expert team. Hilton staff can talk to you through actions such as finding and adjusting the in-room thermostat, making coffee, adjusting window coverings, and navigating to different areas…
Most people now know that passkeys are better than passwords for protecting online credentials. Almost every notable technology company supports this protocol, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Additionally, despite being a laggard, adoption has increased dramatically in the last year, with password manager Dashlane, for example, recently reporting a 400% increase in usage since the beginning of 2024. Still, not everyone knows that there is no need to depend. You need to set a password to protect your online identity, and transferring passkeys between platforms isn’t as easy as you might think.That’s why the FIDO Alliance, a coalition of organizations…