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Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants [Updated, Fisker responds]

Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants [Updated, Fisker responds]

Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Update: Fisker responded with a statement, included below. Fisker has been going through a rough time lately, with its stock possibly being delisted due to low share prices. It also indicated in its recent quarterly report that there is “substantial doubt” that it can continue operating, and that it was seeking outside investment. This despite a 300% jump in deliveries in Q4, quite an accomplishment from one quarter to the next. And not long after Fisker’s quarterly report, there was news that they might have found that outside investment in the form of “advanced” discussions with Nissan, who reportedly seek a partnership on electric trucks. Fisker did unveil a future pickup truck, called “Alaska,” last year, and that truck does happen to look a lot like a Nissan Frontier. Fisker also recently announced two other future vehicle designs, the compact Pear and the Ronin sportscar. Fisker has claimed that it does make money on …

Quick Charge Daily Podcast: March 14, 2024

Quick Charge Daily Podcast: March 14, 2024

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are plunging as growth story dissipates Tesla to bring electric semi truck production to Gigafactory Berlin Volkswagen confirms larger electric SUV coming to the US, hybrids too? Tesla starts offering LFP battery retrofits for earlier Model 3 under warranty Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Add Electrek to your Google News feed.  FTC: We …

Wordle today: The answer and hints for March 15

Wordle today: The answer and hints for March 15

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for March 15’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.  Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing. Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle. What’s the best Wordle starting word? …

When is Google I/O 2024 and what can we expect?

When is Google I/O 2024 and what can we expect?

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Google has already had a pretty eventful year, rebranding its AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini and releasing several new AI models. At Google I/O, we expect the company to make even more announcements regarding AI, and unveil new hardware for the first time this year.  Google sent out event invites to the press — including ZDNET — which revealed that the annual developer conference is taking place on May 14 and 15 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA.  Also: Google Messages rolls out iMessage-like emoji reactions: Here’s how to use them The keynote event, which is when Google leaders take the stage to unveil the company’s latest hardware and software, is going to take place on the first day of the conference at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.  Although the invite doesn’t specify details about video streaming, you can expect the company to live stream the event on YouTube and its website as it usually does for members of the public and press who can’t attend in person. …

Acer Predator Triton 14 Review: Fast Gaming and a Bright HDR Screen

Acer Predator Triton 14 Review: Fast Gaming and a Bright HDR Screen

Pros Bright, high-performance HDR screen Performs well for the price Cons Big, heavy brick for a 14-inch laptop Meh battery life and performance on battery Screen occasionally flickers The introduction of newer processors like Intel’s 14th-gen H series doesn’t preclude laptops with the older 13th-gen chips from being worth buying, especially as their prices drop. The Acer Predator Triton 14 is a good example of this and will probably become a good deal as replacements trickle out and as it continues to get less expensive. There are two models of the Triton 14, both of which incorporate an Intel Core i7-13700H CPU and 16GB RAM. The entry model (PT14-51-78B4) is nominally $1,500 but discounted to just under $1,200 at the moment and comes equipped with a 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and 1,900×1,200 165Hz display. I’ve seen it as low as $850, though, which is a great price for it. The higher-end model I tested bumps that up to a 1TB SSD, RTX 4070 GPU and 2,560×1,6000 mini LED screen with a dynamically switchable 125Hz/250Hz …

NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for March 15: Tips to solve ‘Connections’ #278.

NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for March 15: Tips to solve ‘Connections’ #278.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today’s puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for March 15’s Connections solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. What is Connections? The NYT‘s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications’ Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common. Tweet may have been deleted Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is …

Children first see ‘unavoidable’ violent content at primary school, says Ofcom | Science & Tech News

Children first see ‘unavoidable’ violent content at primary school, says Ofcom | Science & Tech News

Children first see violent online content at primary school and believe it is “unavoidable”, according to an Ofcom study. All 247 children who the watchdog spoke to said they had seen things such as adult-only video game content, fighting and verbal discrimination. Social media and group chats were the most common way they came across the content, and many said they had seen it when they were below the sites’ minimum age. The sharing of videos showing school fights was normal for many children, according to the study. Others said they had seen more extreme violence – involving gangs for example – but far less often. Some 10 to 14-year-olds said they felt pressure to watch violent content and find it “funny” and feared being isolated if they didn’t. Ofcom said teenage boys were the most likely to share such videos, and often did so to become more popular by attracting comments or likes – or simply to “fit in”. Some children said they came across violence via strangers’ posts on their newsfeed or via …

Best Internet Providers in Clarksville, Tennessee

Best Internet Providers in Clarksville, Tennessee

What is the best internet provider in Clarksville, Tennessee? CDE Lightband is the best internet service provider in Clarksville. The city of Clarksville owns it and brings a fiber-optic connection to every home in the city. That’s as good as the internet gets anywhere in the country, and its prices are great for the speeds you get.  If you want to pay the lowest prices possible, Spectrum is the cheapest internet provider in Clarksville, with plans starting at just $30 monthly. Its rates increase significantly after a year or two, but you’re not tied to a contract with Spectrum, so you can cancel before the price increases. We think CDE Lightband is a slightly better option, but AT&T Fiber offers the fastest internet speeds in Clarksville, topping out at 5,000Mbps. Almost no one needs that much bandwidth, but AT&T does offer a $20 monthly discount when you bundle internet with a cellphone plan. CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Clarksville across several categories. Our evaluation …

Florida Man Sues G.M. and LexisNexis Over Sale of His Cadillac Data

Florida Man Sues G.M. and LexisNexis Over Sale of His Cadillac Data

When Romeo Chicco tried to get auto insurance in December, seven different companies rejected him. When he eventually obtained insurance, it was nearly double the rate he was previously paying. According to a federal complaint filed this week seeking class-action status, it was because his 2021 Cadillac XT6 had been spying on him. Modern cars have been called “smartphones with wheels,” because they are connected to the internet and packed with sensors and cameras. According to the complaint, an agent at Liberty Mutual told Mr. Chicco that he had been rejected because of information in his “LexisNexis report.” LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a data broker, has traditionally kept tabs for insurers on drivers’ moving violations, prior insurance coverage and accidents. When Mr. Chicco requested his LexisNexis file, it contained details about 258 trips he had taken in his Cadillac over the past six months. His file included the distance he had driven, when the trips started and ended, and an accounting of any speeding and hard braking or accelerating. The data had been provided by General …

CARSULE’s famous Pop-Up Cabin is only 0 this week only

CARSULE’s famous Pop-Up Cabin is only $310 this week only

CARSULE’s Pop-Up Cabin is $70 this week only. StackSocial Camping is a great way to disconnect from the grind of everyday life and reconnect with the rejuvenating and refreshing elements of the great outdoors. That being said, those elements can be challenging and sometimes too much for a lot of us domesticated, modern-day folks. It’s also fun to create a campsite that’s cozy and has nice, protective areas to rest, work, eat, and hang out.  To outfit your next campsite properly, consider picking up this CARSULE Pop-Up Cabin, which is on sale for just $310 (reg. $379) this week only. Designed to be an easy-to-assemble and convenient living space that attaches to your car, the CARSULE stands at an attractive and comfortable height of two meters. It attaches to the back of your car and stands cubic. It’s held up by diagonal ceiling tension rods, which are strong enough to hang towels and lights from while also holding up the shape of the cabin. The cabin is also designed with waterproof and UV-resistant materials, so …