A second life battery company is helping Extreme E avoid 15 tons of CO2 emissions each season

  • March 1, 2023
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As all-electric racing series Extreme E approaches the start of its third season this month, it has shared that second life battery storage specialist Zenob? is once again onboard as its official energy storage supplier. Onboard since the series’ inaugural season, Zenob?’s “powerskids” give EV batteries a second life by delivering clean power to the […]

Rivian to recall over 12,700 EVs due to airbag deployment issue

  • March 1, 2023
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American EV automaker Rivian has begun informing certain 2022 R1T and R1S customers of a recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week. The voluntary recall affects over 12,700 Rivian EVs and pertains to a sensor in passenger seatbelt system that may cause a reduced, or complete lack of deployment in […]

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Google’s Pixel Watch adds fall detection

  • March 1, 2023
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Google announced Tuesday it had rolled out fall detection features for its Pixel Watch.  According to a blog post, the wearable will use its motion sensors to determine if the user has taken a hard fall. If the watch doesn’t sense any movement for about 30 seconds, it will vibrate, sound an alarm and display […]

Upgraded VW ID.3 unveiled with sharpened design and sustainability-focused interior

  • March 1, 2023
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Volkswagen has finally revealed its second-generation ID.3 after months of teasing. The new electric compact vehicle features an edgy, sportier exterior design and an upgraded modern interior that focuses on sustainability. Check out the first images of the upgraded VW ID.3 below. Introduced in 2019 as the first member of its next-generation “ID” EV series […]

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Cerebral announces third round of layoffs in less than a year

  • March 1, 2023
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Digital mental health platform Cerebral announced it’s letting go of 15% of its workforce in its third round of layoffs since last summer.  In a LinkedIn post, the company’s CEO David Mou confirmed the layoffs, saying the reduction was a business decision to align with company needs and not associated with individual performance. “As a […]

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Theranica receives FDA 510(k) for migraine prevention device

  • March 1, 2023
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Prescription digital therapeutic developer Theranica announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance to use its Nerivio device for migraine prevention in patients 12 and older.  The wearable is worn around the upper arm and controlled with a smartphone. It delivers electrical pulses to stimulate small peripheral nerves, which aims to trigger a conditioned pain modulation […]

Tiny soft surgery robot inspired by geckos

  • March 1, 2023
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A tiny robot that could one day help doctors perform surgery was inspired by the incredible gripping ability of geckos and the efficient movement of inchworms. The new robot, developed by engineers at the University of Waterloo in Canada, utilises ultraviolet (UV) light and magnetic force to move on any surface, even up walls and […]