Don’t worry, yes, there are even more Musk machinations, but first let’s broach something a little different — and possibly lifesaving. A team of MIT engineers is developing a How to get your grill ready for the outdoor season
Peloton increases its subscription fees for the first time
Wikipedia editors vote to block cryptocurrency donations
TED talk where he said he wants Twitter’s algorithm to be no longer the biggest shareholder of Twitter. At least, for now.
Researchers create a high-efficiency cell that converts 40 percent of heat energy to electricity
More efficient than many steam turbines.
Researchers have revealed a new thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell that converts heat to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency and performance nearly on par with traditional steam turbine power plants. The cells have the potential to be grid-scale “thermal batteries,” generating energy dependably with no moving parts.
Amazon hits US sellers with a 5 percent fuel and inflation surcharge
That’s on top of the fees they’re paying for Amazon’s fulfillment services.
Amazon will charge US sellers using its fulfillment services a five percent fuel and inflation fee. It will add the fees on April 28th to what it already collects from third-party sellers using the Fulfillment by Amazon service to store, pack and ship their goods.
Google’s Switch to Android app helps iOS users do just that
It can import contacts, calendar, videos, photos and more.
Google has finally countered Apple’s Move to iOS app by releasing Switch to Android for iOS on the earlier rumors. As the name indicates, it’s designed to help iPhone and iPad users import contacts, photos, calendars and video to an Android device. It also shows users how to turn off iMessage in favor of Android messaging and transfer photos/videos by connecting to iCloud. It’s a big improvement over the current system, which requires users to back up photos, video, calendar and contacts through the Google Drive iOS app.
The best portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy
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Moog
The Theremin is how Bob Moog got his start building instruments and eventually selling kits for customers to make their own. Which makes it kind of a big deal when the company introduces a new model. The Etherwave Theremin is based on a 1996 design from Bob Moog himself and replaces its Etherwave and Etherwave Plus. It also looks much, much cooler.
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