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Umar Shakir

Umar Shakir

Former News Writer

Former News Writer

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    Umar Shakir
    “Pooping With The Quest 3 Is Magical.”

    Look, there’s nothing wrong with taking your phone to the ceramic throne so you can relax, read, and relieve... but a virtual reality headset? That’s next level.

    OK, there are clear benefits to taking the new Meta Quest 3 to the bathroom, though. As Redditor Tall_Whole_5777 describes: You don’t need to touch screens or buttons to watch and control a YouTube video.

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Mastodon tries to mediate awkward replies before they happen.

    Its Android app is testing a new feature that’ll warn users before replying to old posts or posts from people they don’t follow, asking them to make a great first impression.

    Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko says the goal is to “curb unnecessary negativity” that’s common on the internet. Mastodon is your new think before you reply coach.

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Ford revises dealership EV charger rules after pushback.

    Premium “Certified Elite” dealership locations now only need to install three AC charging stations instead of five by June 30th, 2024 — a six-month delay. They won’t need to install a DC fast charger by 2026. And required EV training costs have also been reduced.

    The automaker changed the rules after some of its Illinois dealerships argued that the demands for EV sales and its certification program violated state franchise laws.

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Hertz and EVgo’s year-long offer is like a discount gas card, except for EVs.

    Hertz and charging network EVgo are partnering to offer EV car renters one year of discounted charging rates with no monthly subscription or charge fees.

    To take advantage, EV renters can sign up online or scan a QR code at Hertz locations and set up a new EVgo account from now until November 2024. Then you can go to one of EVgo’s 950-plus stations in the US — and hope you find one that works!