Technology
Some of the headlines about electric vehicles lately might give the impression that the market is headed for a crash. But new data shows electric vehicle sales are still growing in Canada, and have hit a record high. More than 65,000 new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) — meaning battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric — were registered…
A senior American official on Thursday lauded improved cooperation with the Chinese government on export controls meant to prevent the transfer of sensitive technologies to the mainland. Since the end of coronavirus lockdowns in China, mainland authorities have been more helpful in conducting “end-user checks” on companies that buy products sold by US firms, said…
Metro by T-Mobile offers affordable prepaid wireless plans for various devices. If you’re in a situation where you want to switch to another company, perhaps you found a better deal, or maybe you have coverage issues, you can port your number to your new provider. Here’s everything you need to start the process. What is…
Image: YuviApp / LEVEL-5 Update [Sat 14th Sep, 2024 19:30 BST]: The whole of Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror has been preserved, after all six chapters of the game were found on an F906i phone which has survived a house fire. “In an amazing turn of events, @YuviApp has preserved the…
With state government subsidies for electric vehicles slowly rolling back in Australia, there are concerns about whether Aussies will still be keen to buy them. (Source: LinkedIn/Getty) While the electric vehicle (EV) market has been getting stronger year-on-year in Australia, that trend could soon start to slow down as government subsidies fade away. Queensland has…
On Saturday evening (PT), a large number of Android users are seeing the Google app repeatedly crash (“Google keeps stopping”) when they attempt to search. Opening the Google app via the homescreen icon will result in a crash. You see the app briefly load before you’re returned to the homescreen. The Google Search bar widget…
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. CardPointers helps users maximize their credit card rewards and offers, saving users money. If you have multiple credit cards, it can often…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images In the last few years, there’s been a significant shift in the ubiquity of a product that had spent decades on the fringes: High-resolution digital audio. More specifically, hi-res audio refers to recordings where the…
One in four married adults under 40 in Japan found their partners through dating apps, making it the most common way couples meet, a recent government survey showed. The study was conducted in July as part of the Japanese government’s efforts to devise ways to help younger generations marry and have children, as the rise…
In an emergency, being able to call for help could be a matter of life or death. Though many of us likely won’t be caught up in such a serious situation, having strong cell phone coverage is always a good idea. Luckily, you can improve your signal on an iPhone or Android phone in the blink of…