Tag: Gear / Gear News and Events

Polestar Has a Bold Plan—Get Better at Selling Cars

The China-controled EV brand has been losing tens of thousands of dollars on every car sold. With a US ban on Chinese car sales looming, the company needs to quickly turn things around. Source

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The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair

After years of complaints about “unlawful” repairability policies, the FTC is suing tractor manufacturer Deere & Company. Repairability advocates are calling it a milestone for consumer rights. Source

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Microsoft Is Ending Support for Windows 10 Office Apps in October

As the push toward Windows 11 continues, Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 users will lose support for apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Source

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The Crazy Nokia Designs That Never Saw the Light of Day

The Nokia Design Archive features some of the company’s wackier mobile ideas, including wearables, a touchscreen credit card, and a phone that lets you feel the texture of images. Source

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The Evolving (and Inexact) Science of Fleeing a Wildfire

As extreme wildfires become the new norm, scientists are trying to crack how to save lives. Source

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