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Destiny 2 Season Of The Deep First-Look Reveals Increased Exotic Drops, Fewer Pinnacles
Bungie has revealed the first artwork from the upcoming Season 21 of Destiny 2, known as Season of the Deep. That provides an exciting first look at what awaits, both in terms of the story and seasonal armor, but the art is accompanied by some other very notable details concerning the acquisition of Exotic gear and Pinnacle rewards.
On the artwork side, you can see the debut image from Season of the Deep below, as shared in the latest This Week at Bungie. One of Lightfall’s quests teases where things might be going in the story, suggesting we’ll be returning to Titan (one of the locations that’s been vaulted for more than a year) to seek out an enemy of the Witness. The art may show a glimpse of that enemy, as Titan is known to be home to some sort of enormous being in the depths of its seas. We also see what certainly appears to be Sloane, Titan’s vendor and a key story character who has also been MIA since Titan went missing. Notably, she seems to now have a Taken-style look to her arm.
Beyond that, we also get a look at the new aquatic-themed armor for Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks that we’ll likely get as part of the Season of the Deep season pass and its accompanying seasonal activities.
Redfall has fewer players on Steam than Borderlands 2
Salvaging Redfall may require a little undead magic from developer Arkane Austin at this point, as the Bethesda-published co-op vampire game sees its player count collapse on Steam just days after launch. Released on May 2, the latest game from the team behind Dishonored and Prey has already dropped to a staggering low amid numerous launch troubles, with the Xbox and PC Game Pass version of Redfall also suffering.
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Netflix restructures its film units, aiming to make fewer (but better) original movies
Netflix is restructuring its film units and vowing to make fewer but better movies, according to a new report from Bloomberg, which Netflix partially confirmed. The report said the streaming giant is combining film units that produce small and midsize films, resulting in a handful of layoffs, including two longtime executives. Netflix told TechCrunch that […]
Netflix restructures its film units, aiming to make fewer (but better) original movies by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Stricter guidance means fewer EVs will qualify for $7,500 federal tax credit
The US Treasury Department issued updated guidance today about which electric vehicles qualify for the federal $7,500 EV tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that President Biden signed last year. Although the new guidelines add more confusion than clarity, it’s evident that fewer EVs will be eligible.
The updated rules target mineral sourcing in EV batteries, stating that they must be sourced from the US and approved trading partners. That rules out China, which is labeled as a “foreign entity of concern.” Although it’s understandable for the US to limit its dependence on its most powerful adversary, most EVs today run on Chinese-made batteries, making the path forward for receiving the credit on purchases made after April 18th as clear as mud.
To receive tax credits, battery makers must source a significant portion of their materials and manufacturing from North America. Battery components must be 50 percent made or assembled in North America to qualify for a $3,750 credit; critical minerals must be 40 percent sourced from the US or free trade partners for another $3,750 credit. The requirements grow stricter over time, as batteries must be made 100 percent in North America by 2029.
Although some EVs may qualify for partial credits, it’s unclear which models will be eligible after the deadline. “Some EVs will certainly qualify for a partial credit,” said John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, in a statement to Autoblog. “Given the constraints of the legislation, Treasury’s done as well as it could to produce rules that meet the statute and reflect the current market.” However, US officials admit some models will either be reduced or eliminated from the program. The government will publish a revised list of qualifying models by April 18th.
The US and Japan signed a trade agreement on Tuesday that could help long-term by adding the Pacific power to the list of approved partners. In October, the Biden administration announced $2.8 billion in grants for 20 companies to spark domestic EV battery materials and production. The funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support the new “American Battery Materials Initiative,” which aims to secure critical EV minerals and boost battery supply to meet Biden’s goal of making EVs half of US vehicle sales by 2030.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/stricter-guidance-means-fewer-evs-will-qualify-for-7500-federal-tax-credit-180350889.html?src=rss
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You Should Receive Fewer Scam Texts, Following New FCC Rules
Carriers are now required to block all text messages that appear to be scams. This is the FCC’s first attempt to squash scam texts through regulation—frankly, it’s long overdue. Unfortunately, the FCC’s anti-robocall actions haven’t been very effective, so we’re a bit skeptical about this new rule.