In The UK You Can Now Book an EV Charger and Parking Space Online
How about, instead of popping from one charging station to the next trying to find an open parking space with a charger available to plug in your EV, you can book a space right now…
Author Archives: Bill Toulas
Study Finds What Portion of our Lives Goes Into Smartphone Usage
Getting fully absorbed by the functionality of your smartphone is easy these days, especially during the self-isolation that we’re going through due to the pandemic. But how much time do we actually spend staring into…
Polestar Cars Called Back for Battery Inverter Fixes
If there’s one thing that characterizes Polestar and its parent company, Volvo, that would be high build quality. However, it looks like nobody can escape mishaps and unforeseen technical problems, not even when we’re talking…
The Raspberry Pi 400 Is a Fully-Fledged $70 Desktop Computer
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released the “Pi 400”, a fully-fledged desktop PC hiding inside a compact keyboard/case. The system is based on the Raspberry Pi 4 board, so it features 4GB of RAM, a…
Chinese Giant ‘Alibaba’ Begins Work on Massive Factory Modernization Project
‘Alibaba’, the Chinese tech giant that engages in e-commerce, retail, and internet solutions, is on a mission to modernize manufacturing units in the country, starting with the garments field. Alibaba holds the tech, expertise, and…
Why You Should Pay Attention to Cooling Tower Cleaning
There’s a misconception that cooling towers require little to no maintenance at all, and the truth is that they can go for extended periods of time without getting any attention from field technicians. However, cleaning…
This Is the Best Way to Cool Photovoltaic Modules Effectively
There are many ways to cool down photovoltaic (PV) panels that are “frying” under the Sunlight, so finding out which one is the best is key. An international team of scientists from Russian, Malaysian, and…
Signs that your RO Membrane Needs Replacement
RO (Reverse Osmosis) membranes are tricky parts because they are working away from sight and won’t make noise when they start to wear beyond their nominal operational points. This is why many technicians opt to…
At the Dawn of 5G, Should You Still Buy a 4G Smartphone?
As 5G networks are being rolled out in many countries around the world, and with the hype about the new mobile internet connectivity technology riding the wave, people are rightfully wondering, is it time to…
U.S. Air Force Looking to Replace Dogs with Robots
The United States Air Force is piloting the deployment of robo-dogs made by Ghost Robotics. These tin canines are called “Vision 60”, and look a lot like the Boston Dynamics’ “Spot”. The two American companies…
