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Thomas Ricker

Thomas Ricker

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    Who pays when space junk rips through your home?

    That’s what Alejandro Otero’s about to find out now that NASA has collected an object that tore through his roof and two floors of his home. The incident happened at about the same time that depleted batteries ejected from the International Space Station were supposed to burn up in the atmosphere.

    Ars Technica has the full writeup on the fascinating and developing saga.

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    Thomas Ricker
    YouTube makes finding the best parts easier.

    The company is now autogenerating key moments in “any video” viewed on televisions, says YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, who shared a three-hour example.

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    Thomas Ricker
    GoCycle details folding cargo e-bike accessories.

    Not entirely clear how quickly and securely the accessories and child safety system attach to the new GoCycle CX series, but it’s fun to see a fresh take on a longtail electric cargo bike that’s also lightweight and foldable. You can preorder now for £5,999 / €6,999 / $6,999 with first deliveries starting in September.

    <em>Urban Iki Child Seat & Small Bag Example Config.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ & CXi.</em>
    <em>MIK Accessory Adapter.</em>
    <em>Urban Iki Pet Carrier Config Example.</em>
    <em>Urban Iki Pet Carrier Accessory Example.</em>
    <em>CXi Rear Deck & Large Bucket Config.</em>
    <em>HaloCX & Large Buckets.</em>
    <em>HaloCX Child Safety System.</em>
    <em>HaloCX Child Safety System.</em>
    <em>HaloCX Child Safety System.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CXi Detail.</em>
    <em>F1-Inspired Winglets Step Up To Rear.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ FloFit Grip Detail.</em>
    <em>Urban Iki Child Seat Config Example.</em>
    <em>Two Child Seat Accessory Config.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ Handlebar Quad Lock Mount.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ Detail.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ Handlebar & DRL Detail.</em>
    CX+ FloFit Handlebar Reach Adjustment.
    <em>Electronic Locking Kickstand Detail.</em>
    <em>Five Speed Belt Drive Detail.</em>
    <em>Wing Pillar Rear Deck Detail.</em>
    <em>Rear Mudguard Integrated Light Kit.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ Side Profile Alternate.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CXi Front Three Quarters.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ Front Three Quarters.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CXi Folded.</em>
    <em>Gocycle CX+ Folded.</em>
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    Urban Iki Child Seat & Small Bag Example Config.
    Image: GoCycle
    32°N’s liquid lens sunglasses transform into reading glasses with a swipe

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    Thomas Ricker
    E-bike sales in Germany surpass regular bikes for first time.

    According to the German bicycle association (ZIV), 53 percent of all bicycles sold in 2023 were electric, with average prices rising from €2,600 (2020) to €2,950 last year. That’s 2.1 million e-bikes compared to 1.9 million regular bikes sold in one of, if not the most important bicycle markets in Europe.

    Today Cowboy’s CEO predicted that by 2030, “e-bike sales will surpass car sales in Europe.”

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    Thomas Ricker
    Companies love to say “AI.”

    You figured it was true, now we’ve got earnings-call data from the largest 500 companies to back it up, thanks to Factset. “AI” mentions began to spike in late 2022 just as OpenAI announced ChatGPT. Nvidia cited “AI” the most in Q4 2023 as it rode the brain-replacement wave to a record market cap. Apple — the company rumored to be partnering with Google or OpenAI — didn’t even make the top ten list.

    <em>ChatGPT was announced in November 2022.</em>
    <em>Apple not in the top 10 due its preference for “</em><a href="https://thevergetoday.pages.dev/23749697/apple-wwdc-ai-machine-learning-new-features-chatbots-chatgpt"><em>machine learning</em></a><em>,” at least until recently.</em>
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    ChatGPT was announced in November 2022.
    Image: Factset
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    Thomas Ricker
    Hertz CEO out after Tesla flub.

    Stephen Scherr, the man who bet heavily on EVs to transform the future of the company, is stepping down after just two years in the role. He’s being replaced by Gil West, the former COO of Cruise robotaxis. West was one of several execs dismissed by GM after that body-dragging incident.

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    Thomas Ricker
    $1,299.99. Now.

    That’s the price and availability date for LG’s new 4K CineBeam portable projector with laser light source and auto keystone correction and focus. It runs webOS giving you access to Netflix, YouTube, Disney Plus, Apple TV, Prime Video, and more without needing to attach another box; as well as AirPlay 2 and Micracast screen sharing. It’s only rated for 500 ANSI lumens brightness when on, but it always looks great when it’s off.