Activision Executives Were Briefed on New Nintendo Switch Last Year
Activision Blizzard Inc. executives were briefed on a next-generation console from Nintendo Co. as early as 2022, according
2023-09-19 00:56
GTA V Creative Map Brings Los Santos to Fortnite
A GTA V Creative map featuring Los Santos and high-powered vehicles could come to Fortnite Creative 2.0 in the future.
2023-09-19 00:29
Verizon executive testifies Google search always pre-installed on mobile phones
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON The U.S. Justice Department on Monday questioned a Verizon executive about the company's decision
2023-09-19 00:23
Battery prices plummet as electric cars approach ‘tipping point’
The cost of batteries fell by nearly 10 per cent in August, taking them past a key milestone that is seen by energy analysts as a “tipping point” to supercharge the transition to electric vehicles. The price of lithium-ion battery cells, which power everything from smartphones to the International Space Station, fell below $100/ kilowatthour (kWh) last month – a 33 per cent drop from March 2022 and an 8.7 per cent month-on-month drop. Energy analytics firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, who compiled the figures, noted that battery pack prices need to reach $100/kWh for electric vehicles to reach price parity with fossil fuel-burning vehicles. “Decreasing cell prices could allow [manufacturers] to sell mass market electric vehicles at comparable prices to internal combustion engine vehicles, with the same margin, improving the attractiveness of the EV transition for both consumers and automakers,” said Benchmark analyst Evan Hartley. “Falling cell prices are of particular concern for companies investing in cell production outside of China, particularly when there is already concern surrounding the profitability of factories in regions such as Europe.” The drop in price could also have implications for other technologies, the report noted, including for solar and wind installations that need to store excess energy during periods of overproduction. “The energy and transport revolution continues,” energy analyst Gerard Reid wrote on LinkedIn. “Lithium battery cell prices are now below $100 per kWh, down 80 per cent in a decade. Going forward we will see even lower costs and better performance, which is why the death of the internal combustion engine is near.” The falling prices have been attributed to decreasing raw material costs, with lithium prices more than halving since the start of 2023. The price could continue to fall following the discovery of massive lithium deposits in recent months, most notably within an extinct supervolcano on the border of Nevada and Oregon. The McDermitt caldera could contain up to 120 million tonnes of lithium, according to recent estimates from geologists, which could potentially meet global battery demand for decades. Read More Battery breakthroughs are about to trigger a transport revolution Volcano discovery could power electric cars for decades, scientists say New invention will lead to ‘battery revolution’, scientists say Volcano discovery could power electric cars for decades, scientists say Scientists invent solar panels that work in a snow blizzard
2023-09-19 00:22
Microsoft says product chief Panay to step down; Davuluri to lead Windows
Microsoft's Pavan Davuluri will lead a team focused on Windows software, devices portfolio and semiconductor chips, the company
2023-09-19 00:18
Microsoft Is Working on PC Game Streaming for Game Pass Subscribers
Internal emails reveal that Microsoft is planning to stream PC games to Game Pass subscribers
2023-09-19 00:18
The 15 Fastest EA FC 24 Ultimate Team Players at Launch
The 15 fastest players in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team at launch including Kylian Mbappe, Karim Adeyemi, Sheraldo Becker and Alphonso Davies.
2023-09-18 23:56
Microsoft’s Product Chief Is Exiting Software Giant
Microsoft Corp. said its chief product officer is leaving, a significant departure for the company’s hardware division. Panos
2023-09-18 23:52
How Many People Play Apex Legends in 2023?
Apex Legends' average monthly player count hovers around 65,000,000 players in 2023, with over 66,000,000 people playing Apex Legends in August 2023.
2023-09-18 23:25
EA FC 24 Team of the Week 1 Predictions, Release Date
EA FC 24 TOTW 1 predictions include Tariq Lamptey, Bernardo Silva, Terem Moffi, Xavi Simons, Robert Lewandowski, Richarlison and more.
2023-09-18 23:25
Microsoft's chief product exec to step down. Panos Panay was behind Surface devices and Windows 11
A top product executive at Microsoft who launched its Surface line of devices and Windows 11 is leaving the company
2023-09-18 23:21
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to confront Elon Musk about antisemitism on X Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with X owner Elon Musk on Monday, where he is widely expected to confront Musk on his social media platform's handling of antisemitism.
2023-09-18 23:16