On Tuesday, Mercedes-Benz debuted its latest electric vehicle, and this time it's not a sedan or an SUV. It's the eSprinter, an electrified version of Mercedes-Benz Vans' workhorse, and it goes on sale in North America later this year, with European sales set to follow sometime before the end of 2023. American consumers have mostly given up on the van, but on the commercial side of things, the shed-on-wheels appears to be gaining in popularity, especially since European imports like the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter started strutting their stuff on US roads. Ford was the first to electrify its commercial van; we drove the E-Transit at the beginning of 2022 . Now it will have competition for emissions-free vantime, at least once the eSprinter goes on sale in the second half of this year. Production is scheduled to start in Düsseldorf, Germany, then eSprinters will also be built in Ludwigsfelde, Germany, and Charleston, South Carolina, in time. Although the eSprinter … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz’s electric eSprinter van debuts, US sales later this year
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iphone: Apple cuts iPhone 14 models prices by up to $125 in China to boost sales
Apple has drastically cut prices of iPhone 14 models by up to $125 (850 yuan) in China to boost sales after it reported revenue decline in the holiday quarter, the media reported. According to South China Morning Post , Apple's online stores on e-commerce platform JD.com showed a markdown of 800 yuan for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, with an additional 50 yuan off if the buyer became a member of the online store. That works out to a 10.6 percent discount on the 7,999 yuan price of the 128-GB iPhone 14 Pro. Retail stores are also offering price cuts ranging from 600 to 800 yuan on most popular iPhone 14 models. Read Also iPhone 14 crash detection feature continues to send false alarms from skiers China's 2022 smartphone sales plunge to lowest level in a decade "Local Shenzhen retail chain Sundan offered a 650-yuan price cut and has run out of inventory for both the Pro and Pro Max models with large storage," the … [Read more...] about iphone: Apple cuts iPhone 14 models prices by up to $125 in China to boost sales
activision: ‘Call of Duty’ steers Activision sales in tough quarter for game makers
Videogame publisher Activision Blizzard beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter adjusted sales, thanks to the success of the latest game in its "Call of Duty" franchise. A string of launches in October and November, including "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II", "Warzone 2.0" and " World of Warcraft : Dragonflight" from the fantastical world of "Azeroth", helped the company hold the attention of the gaming community. Activision 's results are a bright spot as some of its industry peers including Electronics Arts , Take-Two Interactive Software and Xbox maker Microsoft have reported drab results. Read Also Beyond beep beep: Video game music goes to next level at Grammys Microsoft says 3 future Bethesda games will be Xbox-exclusive The video-gaming industry is feeling the squeeze of inflation as American households tighten their budgets. However, Activision has managed to largely avoid the issues plaguing the … [Read more...] about activision: ‘Call of Duty’ steers Activision sales in tough quarter for game makers
Musk says he saved Twitter from bankruptcy, but it still has big money problems
Elon Musk says Twitter has stabilized its finances after being close to bankruptcy, but the company still faces money problems and at least seven lawsuits alleging it stopped paying bills after Musk bought the social network. A new report says an attempt to boost Twitter Blue subscription revenue isn't paying off much yet, and a plan to charge for API access has angered users and developers. In a tweet on Sunday , Musk said he's had an "extremely tough" three months because he "had to save Twitter from bankruptcy, while fulfilling essential Tesla & SpaceX duties... Wouldn't wish that pain on anyone. Twitter still has challenges, but is now trending to breakeven if we keep at it. Public support is much appreciated!" Musk had said on November 4, 2022, that Twitter was losing over $4 million a day. He reduced Twitter's expenses by laying off half its staff, terminating thousands of contractors , and issuing an ultimatum that caused many employees to resign. After the … [Read more...] about Musk says he saved Twitter from bankruptcy, but it still has big money problems
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Picking the best domain registrar gives you a head start when it comes to creating a solid website. After all, your readers will find your site through your domain name (once you create one that's unique to your business). Registration isn't difficult, but first you must choose from the hundreds of companies competing for your business, and there are several things for you to consider before committing to one firm. A domain registrar is an entity that registers domain names with an international body called ICANN, which manages domain names (and TLD - top level domains such as .com or .org) globally. It therefore acts as a proxy and will make sure that you're the official recognized owner of that domain name. Some of the best website builder (opens in new tab) services and the best web hosting (opens in new tab) providers also offer domain registration services, which makes so much more sense to go for an all inclusive, one stop shop offer. To help you get started on … [Read more...] about Best domain registrar (February 2023)
Widespread cyberattack hits servers across Europe
Audio player loading… Hackers are exploiting a known vulnerability in VMware’s ESXi servers on a huge scale, targeting endpoints (opens in new tab) across Europe and North America, government officials and company spokespeople have confirmed. Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) has warned businesses using these VMware products to update their devices immediately, and thus stay safe from the ongoing cybercrime campaign. ANSA (a major Italian news agency) further said that besides servers in Italy, hackers also targeted those located in France, Finland, the United States, and Canada. 500 victims and counting Reports have claimed “dozens” of organizations in Italy were affected by the campaign. The agency says companies were warned to take action “to avoid being locked out of their systems”, suggesting that the attackers were using the vulnerability in ransomware campaigns. Across the Atlantic, US cybersecurity officials were analyzing the … [Read more...] about Widespread cyberattack hits servers across Europe
Ted Lasso season 3: everything we know so far
Audio player loading… Ted Lasso season 3: key information - Release window announced Ted Lasso season 3's launch is closer to becoming a reality. The hugely popular Apple TV Plus show's return has been long overdue, so it's pleasing to know its third instalment will be with us in the next few months. While we wait for one of the best Apple TV Plus shows ' next outing, there's plenty for you to read up on. In this guide, we've rounded up every big piece of news about Ted Lasso 's third season. That includes its release window information, cast list, potential storylines, the show's future, and more. It goes without saying, but full spoilers follow for seasons 1 and 2 of Ted Lasso. Our advice? Don't score an own goal by reading more about this Apple TV Plus series if you've yet to watch it (or need to catch up on all of its episodes). Ted Lasso season 3 release date: what we know Time to win the whole f***ing thing.Here’s your first look at … [Read more...] about Ted Lasso season 3: everything we know so far
Best remote desktop software of 2023
We feature the best remote desktop software to make it easy to control and access PCs and deploy software remotely. Choosing the best remote desktop software will equip you with the tools needed to access and manage one or more computers from another device. Remote access is possible via both local networks and the internet, which means that, with the right software, anyone can access any device, anywhere in the world. With one of the remote desktop access applications we’ve listed below, you will be able to do any one of a number of things. For example, you could use your personal smartphone to access and manage files on your business PC or office laptop without having to leave your home. Having this versatility is great, particularly during periods of sickness or difficulty when you’re unable to physically go to the office- as is often the case now with the current popularity of remote work given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s little wonder that searches … [Read more...] about Best remote desktop software of 2023
Here’s why Europe is abandoning plans to fly aboard China’s space station
Nearly six years ago the European Space Agency surprised its longtime spaceflight partners at NASA, as well as diplomatic officials at the White House, with an announcement that some of its astronauts were training alongside Chinese astronauts. The goal was to send European astronauts to China's Tiangong space station by 2022. "We were welcomed as colleagues and friends by the ‘taikonauts’ and the instructors," said European astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti at the time. "Language and cultural differences are obviously a challenge, but also adds value, as we are all focused on the common goal of space exploration." European astronauts did not fly to the Chinese space station in 2022, however, even though China completed its construction before the end of the year. In fact, Europeans are now unlikely ever to do so, even as the Tiangong facility flies for another decade, or longer, in low-Earth orbit. During his annual press briefing in late January, Josef Aschbacher, director … [Read more...] about Here’s why Europe is abandoning plans to fly aboard China’s space station
Grab the Apple AirPods Pro for the Best Price Yet
The 2nd Gen AirPods Pro is Apple’s best pair of in-ear earbuds, with fantastic integration with Apple devices and great active noise cancellation (ANC). Now you can buy a pair for the best price yet. This is Apple’s best pair of wireless earbuds, with an in-ear design for better noise isolation, and support for active noise cancellation (ANC). The sound quality is excellent, and it can charge over Lightning or MagSafe wireless charging. It was priced at $249 when it was first released in 2022, but is now on sale for $200 at multiple stores, matching the previous all-time low price. Best Wireless Earbuds for iPhone Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Link Icon Read How-To Geek's Full Review The AirPods Pro is a bit pricey, but it offers great active noise cancellation (ANC) and integration with Apple devices. Apple AirPods work best with Apple’s own devices, like iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers , but they are … [Read more...] about Grab the Apple AirPods Pro for the Best Price Yet