SAN FRANCISCO – Qualcomm Inc said on Thursday it had demonstrated how electric vehicles could be charged wirelessly while driving, a technology some believe will help accelerate the adoption of self-driving cars. The smartphone chipmaker said a so-called “dynamic charging” test took place on a test track in Versailles, France. It used two Renault Kangoo […]
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GREAT GARAGE RIP-OFF: Mechanics charging over £230 an HOUR in parts of Britain
Nationwide analysis showed huge diversity in costs across the country. An independent workshop in Manchester was found to have the lowest charges at £36 an hour while a sportscar manufacturer’s dealership in Reading billed customers an eye-watering £234 an hour. The UK average hourly rate was £67, with Surrey the most expensive place, averaging £81 […]
Switch Charging Case Could Fix One Of The System’s Glaring Design Missteps
InDemand Design’s SwitchCharge gives Nintendo’s new console a stronger stand, onboard cartridge storage and promises up to an additional 12 hours of portable battery life, but the coolest thing it does is move the Switch’s charging port from the bottom to the side. Playing the Switch in tabletop mode without third-party enhancements can be a […]
British Airways flights could soon start CHARGING passengers for food on long haul
Britain’s flagship airline may roll out its controversial policy of charging for food on short haul. The carrier scrapped free food and instead now give passengers the option to buy Marks & Spencer sandwiches. Any further move to end complimentary food is likely to be unpopular with customers. But this does not appear to bother […]
Amex Platinum Now Offering a 60k Point Sign-Up Bonus, Charging a Higher Annual Fee
Earn 60k Points With This Elevated Amex Platinum Offer Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not […]
‘Inducing panic’: ACLU demands Ohio city stop charging drug overdose survivors
The ACLU is calling on a city in Ohio to stop criminally prosecuting those who outlive drug overdoses under the “inducing panic” law. They argue that the law only discourages individuals from calling for help. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio sent a letter to the City of Washington Court House on Tuesday, urging […]
Today’s Best Deals: Snack Bowl, Bluetooth Headphone Charging Case, Dry Shampoo, and More
A clever snack bowl, a charging case for your Bluetooth headphones, and Just Cause 3 lead off Friday’s best deals from around the web. Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal. Top Tech Deals Mpow Portable Battery Case for Bluetooth Headphones, $ 11 with code SDPHVWJX The advent of […]
Hospital TV bill leaves family frustrated: ‘What they’re charging is not right’
An Ontario man whose wife spent six weeks in hospital last year wants answers from a business that provides in-room TV at hospitals across the country, saying the company’s prices are too high and policies too rigid. CBC | Health News
Daimler leads $82 million investment to expand ChargePoint’s electric vehicle charging network into Europe
Electric vehicle (EV) charging network ChargePoint has raised $ 82 million in a round of funding led by German automotive giant Daimler, with participation from existing investors that include BMW i Ventures, Linse Capital, Rho Capital Partners, and Braemar Energy Ventures. Founded in 2007, Campbell, California-based ChargePoint is among the biggest EV charging networks in the world, with […]
Add Permanent USB Charging Ports To Your Home For 20% Off
These days, you probably charge as many things over USB as you do over standard AC outlets, so it only makes sense to add some semi-permanent USB ports to your home. Advertisement For a limited time TOPGREENER is taking 20% off 15A and 20A receptacles with two USB ports built right in. You’ll notice that […]