Oct 18
Jamie Lee Curtis Says Mom Janet Leigh Would Have Kept Silent In Me Too Movement
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe “Halloween Kills” actor told Melanie Griffith that her mom would have been “upset” by the industry reckoning.
Oct 18
For nearly three years, the Nintendo Switch has reigned supreme when it comes to hardware sales in the United States. As the previous generation wound down and the new generation began ramping up, the Nintendo Switch found itself on top of NPD’s sale charts month after month. But, in September, that all changed when the Switch was finally unseated by … Continue reading
Oct 18
Toyota plans to pump $3.4 billion into high-tech batteries for electric vehicles in the US, with the automaker revealing aggressive plans for next-gen cells through 2030. The investment will see a new automotive battery plant constructed, Toyota says, as it pushes back against suggestions that it allowed its electrification lead over competitors to wane. Cars like the Prius gave Toyota … Continue reading
Oct 18
Pokemon GO Research right now includes a significant amount of Ghost Type Pokemon requirements. If you plan on completing the research in a timely fashion, you’ll need to start tossing Pokeballs at tens of Ghost Type Pokemon, and keep it up through the end of the month. But wait, you might be saying – how am I supposed to find … Continue reading
Oct 18
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the second-largest TV station operator in the US, said a ransomware attack has locked up some servers, workstations and networks. The company detected the issue on Saturday and it has been trying to restore operations. It said the incident still was affecting systems as of Monday morning. For one thing, the attack has disrupted ads on local broadcast stations. Sinclair hasn’t yet determined the impact on its business.
In addition, the company confirmed the attacker(s) stole data from its network. It’s unclear as yet exactly what the data included. An investigation into the incident is underway after Sinclair brought in a cybersecurity forensic firm and an incident response team. It informed law enforcement and relevant government agencies about the matter.
The Biden administration has made fighting ransomware and bolstering cybersecurity a priority, and it planned to bring together representatives of 30 countries this month to discuss the threat. Earlier this year, a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline disrupted fuel supplies across the US for several days. Other prominent companies and organizations that have fallen victim to ransomware this year include meat supplier JBS, Bose, Acer and health services in Ireland and the US.
Oct 18
Toyota plans to spend approximately $3.4 billion to scale its battery production capabilities in the US, the automaker announced on Monday. As part of the investment, Toyota says it will establish a new company that will, with help from its Toyota Tsusho subsidiary, build a battery manufacturing plant somewhere in the US. The company expects to invest $1.29 billion into the facility by the end of 2031.
Toyota said it would share details on the project, including where it plans to build the plant, in the future. However, the facility will initially focus on making batteries for hybrid electric vehicles, with production expected to start sometime in 2025. Toyota expects to create about 1,750 jobs through the project.
If nothing else, the investment is an acknowledgment by Toyota that it needs to diversify its electrification strategy. More so than almost any other automaker, it has invested significantly into fuel cell technology, with not a lot to show for its efforts, at least not in the US. Outside of California, you can’t buy its Mirai fuel-cell sedan. But as part of its Beyond Zero push, Toyota hopes to change that, with it currently planning to offer 70 different electric models, including 15 battery electric vehicles, by 2025.
Oct 18
Apple’s second event of the fall is about to begin, and like before you can tune in to see it unfold. The company will offer a live stream of its “Unleashed” event starting at 1PM Eastern. It’s available below, but you can also watch through Apple’s website, the Apple TV app or the company’s YouTube channel. Engadget will also have an after-event stream on YouTube with insightful commentary and a dash of witty banter.
Many expect the event to have one main star: a redesigned MacBook Pro lineup with 14- and 16-inch mini-LED screens, new Apple Silicon and the return of favorite connectors like MagSafe, HDMI and an SD slot. You can expect to hear more about macOS Monterey’s release date, too. There’s also a chance Apple will introduce third-generation AirPods, other Mac upgrades (such as a high-spec Mac mini) and new or expanded services. No matter what, you’ll probably get a surprise or two.
Follow all of the news from Apple’s Mac event right here.
Oct 18
Canon Sued Over All-in-One Printer That Stops Scanning When It Runs Out of Ink
Posted in: Today's ChiliA customer fed up with the tyranny of home printers is suing Canon for disabling multiple functions on an all-in-one printer when it runs out of ink.
Oct 18
The Pixel 6’s official announcement is just a day away, but a flurry of new leaks may have just revealed all the details we didn’t know about Google’s upcoming phone—including a surprisingly low starting price.
Oct 18
A stretch of land controlled by the Squamish Nation in Vancouver will soon be home to a beautiful, green high-rise. The 11-tower development, called Sen̓áḵw, will include 6,000 new housing units, most of which will be rentals, including several hundred set aside for tribe members. Last year, 87% of the nation voted in…
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