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The Karnataka government has announced free electricity subsidies for all resident consumers, including both owners and tenants, in the state. The subsidy will be provided through the Gruha Jyoti scheme, and eligible beneficiaries can enrol themselves on the Seva Sindhu portal. If you’re wondering “how?” we’ve got you covered. Below is an easy step-by-step guide on how to apply for the free electricity subsidy in Karnataka, along with eligibility details, required documents, and more.Gruha Jyoti Scheme: Who is…

Apple previewed its latest operating system for iPhones  - iOS 17 on the opening day of its developer’s conference. The new iOS 17 brings updates to iPhone experience across Phone, FaceTime, and Messages app. The latest OS also makes sharing easier with AirDrop in addition to providing more…

Samsung has announced the latest software update for the eligible Galaxy Watch series. The new One UI 5 Watch software based on Google WearOS 4 comes with several new features including improved health sensors and safety features. The latest update is said to incorporate new features from Google as well as Samsung. The stable version of the update will be rolled to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series later this year. However, users across the US and Korea can access the update in the beta version.Samsung,…

TikTok announced today that its revised content monetization program is now available for all eligible creators. Designed to pay more and “unlock more exciting, real-world opportunities,” the Creativity Program Beta launched in February as an invite-only program. Starting today, it’s open to US creators 18 or older with at least 10,000 followers and 100,000 video views in the last 30 days. TikTok says anyone entering the Creativity Program Beta can’t return to the Creator Fund, the previous monetization system launched in…

Samsung released Android 13 to Galaxy device owners late last year. The company has done an impressive job of quickly rolling it out for eligible devices. Tens of millions of Galaxy smartphones and tablets are now running Android 13 with One UI 5.0. The focus now shifts to Android 14. Google has released the first Android 14 Developer Preview in February 2023. Keep in mind that Google’s previews aren’t available for Samsung devices. The company launches its own One UI beta program every year. We can expect this year’s…

When the new federal tax credit rules went into effect earlier this week, only six electric vehicles qualified for the full $7,500 credit. At that time, the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Bolt EV, Chevy Bolt EUV, Ford E-Transit, F-150 Lightning, and select configurations of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the only EVs to qualify for the full tax credit. Other vehicles like Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and Tesla’s Model 3 Standard Range RWD still qualified, but only for the $3,750 half credit. The Nissan Leaf, BMW X5…

EVs are great, but like any new technology still in its infancy, they can get pricey. For anything that’s not a Chevrolet Bolt EV or similar, you’re looking at spending at least $40,000. For most Americans, that immediately puts a decent EV out of budget. That’s also where tax incentives and other rebates come in — as a way to help customers afford electric vehicles. But what about used EVs? Are they still eligible for those credits and rebates? Are used EVs eligible for rebates? Some used electric vehicles and some…

Image via Illumination The Super Mario Bros. Movie has graced moviegoers with “Peaches,” a love ballad performed by Jack Black. But this love song will do just more than capture princesses. It turns out that it has the potential to capture the hearts, and possibly ears, of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Universal Pictures confirmed to Variety that Bowser’s ballad to Princess Peach meets the eligibility requirements to be nominated by the Academy for Best Original Song. According to the official…

Ford acknowledged Wednesday that its entire lineup of electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit commercial van, are eligible for the EV tax credit. However, not all will receive the full $7,500 incentive. As per the recent guidance from the US Treasury Department, Ford says all three of its fully electric vehicles (and plug-in hybrids) are eligible for the EV tax credits provided by the Inflation Reduction Act passed last August. Marin Gjaja, chief…

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration detailed new criteria for an electric-vehicle tax-credit program, a change that officials said they expect will reduce the number of eligible models. The new rules, issued by the Treasury Department Friday, aim to make the U.S. less reliant on batteries and critical minerals shipped from China. For car buyers to claim the full $7,500 tax credit, the batteries must contain set amounts of components made in North America and critical minerals sourced in the U.S. or from certain friendly…