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Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric vehicle automaker by volume. BYD, which Elon Musk used to literally laugh at, overtook Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume in Q4 2023. You might have seen a variation of that headline over a year ago, but it wasn’t as significant as it is today. Tesla has always been a pure electric, battery-electric, vehicle manufacturer, while most other automakers, including BYD, have dabbled with hybrids, plug-in or not. BYD’s own vehicle…

The list of health benefits that come along with regular exercise may have grown with a new study uncovering a link between staying active and the size of parts of the brain responsible for memory and learning capabilities.Even better, the exercise doesn't have to be overly intense or prolonged to have brain boosting effects, according to the experts behind the study. The team included researchers from the Pacific Neuroscience Institute Brain Health Center (PBHC) at Providence Saint John's Health Center and Washington…

Recent research indicates that drinking patterns, genetic factors, and type-2 diabetes play a crucial role in the risk of developing alcohol-related cirrhosis. The study emphasizes the significance of how and when alcohol is consumed, rather than the total amount, in determining liver disease risk. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThose who binge drink and have a certain genetic makeup are six times more likely to develop alcohol-related cirrhosis, according to new research from UCL, the Royal Free Hospital, the University of…

We are fast approaching half a billion people listening to podcasts, and today one of the independent players hoping to cash in on that activity has announced some funding to grow. Podimo, the Copenhagen-based podcasting startup that’s built around a Netflix-style monthly subscription fee, has raised another €44 million ($48 million at today’s rates) in funding, an all-equity round that it will be using to expand across the whole of its business: it will be enhancing production tools; expanding its distribution…

WazirX, one of India's most prominent crypto exchange has revealed that trading volume on its platform has fallen by 90 per cent, as it waits for clarity on regulations. In 2021, the volume was $43 billion, in 2022, it dropped down to $10 billion, and in $2023 it was $1 billion…

Days after Chinese automaker NIO showcased the massive range potential of its incoming 150 kWh solid-state batteries, their manufacturer, WeLion, shared some insight on when consumers can expect to see the technology roll out in mass quantities. This could herald a new era of EV mobility of safer cars that charge faster and drive farther. Solid-state batteries remain the holy grail for OEMs as their non-volatile, lightweight, and energy-dense properties offer the performance spec consumers have…

Apple's purported iPhone 16 series of smartphones might feature a new external design, according to a report. Mockups of the rear and side of the successor to the iPhone 15 created by MacRumors show different design options reportedly considered by Apple for the handset that is expected to debut next year. The iPhone 16 could feature a redesigned camera module with a capacitive capture button, along with an Action button — the latter replaced the mute switch for the first time on the iPhone 15 Pro models.MacRumors'…

The Disney-star-to-pop-star pipeline is still in full swing a good 30 years after Britney, Christina and Justin shot from the Mickey Mouse Club to astronomical real-world fame. Leading the pack of gen Z’s contenders is legitimate generational icon Olivia Rodrigo; trailing, but on-the-rise, is the ribald, outrageously fun Sabrina Carpenter. This cohort’s black sheep is Dove Cameron, a self-styled goth-pop singer who had a UK Top 10 hit last year with Boyfriend, which made up for its derivative post-Billie Eilish sound with…

Among the many Digital Wellbeing features in One UI are three monitors that can show users how much screen time they had while driving and walking and how long they've listened to their headphones at loud volumes. Samsung made some changes to these monitoring features in One UI 6.0, and here they are. First, it's worth noting that the “Screen time while walking” monitor has returned to Galaxy phones running One UI 6.0. This monitor used to be a part of the Digital Wellbeing toolset but was removed by an update earlier…

Researchers reveal that North Greenland’s ice shelves have lost over one-third of their volume since 1978, mainly due to rising ocean temperatures. This loss threatens their role as natural barriers against ice discharge into the ocean, potentially accelerating sea level rise.A new study shows the largest floating ice shelves in North Greenland have lost more than a third of their volume since 1978, largely due to warming ocean temperatures. This melting poses a risk to their crucial role in limiting ice flow into the…