article thumbnail

Texas Power Companies Are Remotely Raising Temperatures on Residents' Smart Thermostats

GizModo VR

Texas is one of several states suffering through a record-breaking heat wave that’s pushing electric grids to their limits. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, has urged residents to do their part by raising the temperature on their thermostats, but several smart thermostats owners say their devices… Read more.

Texas 143
article thumbnail

Texas' Anti-Business, Pro-Fossil Fuel Law Is Spreading

GizModo VR

The Texas law that seeks to stop companies from being mean to fossil fuels is getting popular—even if its execution and implications are still murky. States across the country are looking at adopting similar bills to one passed in Texas that forbids the state from doing business with any institutions that “boycott”… Read more.

Texas 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

John Oliver slams Amazon over its treatment of delivery drivers

Mashable VR

Given that John Oliver's latest story is all about the issues facing truck drivers, it's not all that much of a surprise that Amazon's name pops up. Amazon uses a similar model with its 'delivery service partners' and again, the appeal for Amazon is obvious," explains Oliver.

Amazon 98
article thumbnail

Matter Is a New Smart Home Standard to Make Apple, Google, and Amazon Devices Work Together

GizModo VR

Apple, Amazon, and Google rarely have a reason to work together, but the companies are teaming up for a new smart home standard, now called Matter , that will make it easier for you to buy devices that work seamlessly together without thinking about it. Read more.

Amazon 111
article thumbnail

SXSW Features ‘Active Esport’ VR Event Using Infinity Treadmill

VRScout

With the annual SXSW festival well underway in Austin, Texas, attendees have been up to their necks in brand spanking new films, music, interactive media, food, and various other incredible offerings at the one-of-a-kind event. This years winner took home a whopping $1,000 Amazon gift card, while the runner-up received a respectable $500.

San Diego 269
article thumbnail

Snap Earns $20m Grant to Back California Tech Industry

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Snap and the Corporate Flight from California California’s latest initiative aims to attract investors and jobs amid a massive migration of companies to other states like Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, and others. For example, the company has struck a massive partnership with Amazon to pilot online shopping integrations.

article thumbnail

Man Who Swears He's 'Not a Dumbass' Arrested for Attempting to Murder the Internet

GizModo VR

A Texas man who, according to court documents, recently stated that he is definitely “not a dumbass,” is now potentially facing decades in prison for plotting an alleged terrorist attack to “blow up” the internet. Read more.

Texas 122