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Gollum dev says it’s charging for the precious Elvish-language DLC because it had to train voice actors in how to speak it
Reddit Will Start Charging Big Companies for API Access
Reddit execs have noticed that everyone is getting rich off of AI but them. The company announced on Tuesday that it will start charging businesses for using its application programming interface (API) which allows users to download and process data from person-to-person conversations. as it plans to go public on…
This Razer Xbox Controller And Charging Dock Bundle Is 60% Off
GameStop is selling Razer’s Xbox controller and charging dock combo for just $80 right now (normally $200). That’s a steep 60% price drop on a new controller and handy accessory that any Xbox player should look into. This set used to be exclusive to Razer’s storefront–where it still sells for $200–but now GameStop carries it, too.
The dock recharges the controller up to full battery in under 3 hours, so it can easily top off your controller’s charge in between play sessions. The dock is equipped with overcharge prevention so your controllers won’t overheat or damage the battery even if you leave it on the stand for long periods.
The included controller is a standard Xbox gamepad, but it features a unique Razer-themed black and green design with a partially transparent case. Like other Xbox gamepads, the controller works on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows. It also supports Bluetooth connections, so it can work on Mac, Android, and iOS, which is helpful for cloud streaming games with Game Pass Ultimate . It attaches to the charging dock via magnetic connectors on the back.
Amazon Now Charging a Fee For Some UPS Store Returns
“We always offer a free option for customers to return their item,” Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly told Insider by email. “If a customer would prefer to return their item at a UPS Store when there is a free option closer to their delivery address, a very small amount of customers may incur a $1 fee.”
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FBI warns of public ‘juice jacking’ charging stations that steal your data. How to stay protected
FBI warning: Avoid public charging stations at airports and malls
Walmart’s preparing to build its own coast-to-coast EV charging network
Walmart is planning to build out a nationwide electric vehicle charging network at thousands of its stores, including Sam’s Club locations. The company says it plans to have the network built by 2030 and will help make EV ownership “more accessible, reliable, convenient and affordable.”
“Currently, Walmart has nearly 1,300 third-party chargers across 280 stores in partnership with third-party suppliers,” Walmart’s director of global communications – sustainability, Aman Singh, writes in an email with The Verge. This newly announced expansion has the company building a nationwide EV fast charging network on its own instead.
Walmart believes it is “uniquely positioned” to build out a convenient charging solution for EV owners. The company…
Walmart announces major expansion to EV charging network
Walmart just announced a major expansion to its electric vehicle charging network, with “thousands” of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations getting new EV charging stations. According to the company, full implementation will be completed by 2030.
The news does not say precisely how many of the approximately 5,300 Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club locations throughout the country will be added to the network, and the company declined to share additional information with Engadget. Walmart currently operates 1,300 EV fast-charging stations located at more than 280 retail stores and affiliated facilities.
“With a store or club located within 10 miles of approximately 90% of Americans, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a convenient charging option that will help make EV ownership possible whether people live in rural, suburban or urban areas,” wrote Vishal Kapadia, Senior Vice President of Energy Transformation at Walmart. “Easy access to on-the-go charging is a game-changer for drivers who have been hesitant to purchase an EV.”
Walmart is still looking for energy suppliers, according to a report by Reuters. In the past, it has worked with providers EVgo and VW’s Electrify America. No matter the provider, Walmart has stated that each participating store will receive four chargers and that the company will keep energy prices low, though it has not provided cost estimates.
Walmart wants to improve its overall environmental footprint in ways both large and small. In addition to this new EV charger initiative, the company stated that all supply chain vehicles will achieve “zero emissions” by 2040 and that it has already transitioned to some electric vehicles for deliveries.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/walmart-announces-major-expansion-to-ev-charging-network-184805909.html?src=rss
Walmart is Adding EV Charging Stations to Stores Nationwide
If you were looking for another reason to stop in and shop at the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart just announced plans to build a “coast-to-coast” network of thousands of electric vehicle charging stations at its stores.