NEVI gets real in Illinois as first federally funded EV chargers go online
NEVI gets real in Illinois as first federally funded EV chargers go online

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) cut the ribbon on the state’s first federally-funded EV charging station this week, after energizing new high-speed chargers at a Phillips 66 Mach 1 station in Casey, IL.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 24, #1139

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,139 for Thursday, July 24.

Framework is downgrading some Laptop 13 Pro orders after a massive RAM cost spike

A sudden jump in LPCAMM2 pricing has forced Framework to revise some existing Laptop 13 Pro and Mainboard preorders, reducing later 64GB configurations to 32GB and some DIY Edition and Mainboard orders from 32GB to 16GB.

Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, which is currently in preview, Alexa Plus can link up with tech from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo, Eufy, and others, while automatically routing requests to […]

The new Hyundai Kona leaks with a tougher look and a surprise inside
The new Hyundai Kona leaks with a tougher look and a surprise inside

Hyundai skipped the typical mid-cycle refresh and instead gave the Kona a complete overhaul. The first image of it leaked, revealing a taller, SUV-like design.

Schneider Electric’s upgraded app-free EV charger now has NACS
Schneider Electric’s upgraded app-free EV charger now has NACS

Schneider Electric has just given its Charge Pro commercial Level 2 EV charger a sweet upgrade that includes NACS support, app-free charging, and a quicker setup process.

Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet
Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet

Until now, voice mode has only been available on Claude Haiku, Anthropic’s faster but less powerful model. Now the company is making its Opus and Sonnet models available in voice mode, and extending its reach into apps like Gmail, Slack, and Canva. When Anthropic launched voice mode last year, it was primarily focused on delivering […]

Massachusetts wants to pay EV drivers for their battery power
Massachusetts wants to pay EV drivers for their battery power

Some Massachusetts EV owners will soon be able to earn incentives for sending electricity from their car batteries back to the grid when demand spikes.

You can play Xbox games for free if you don’t mind watching ads

Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming for Insiders, letting them stream owned games for one hour sessions after watching ads.

Heybike Mars 2.0, ALPHA, Horizon e-bikes get up to $800 exclusive savings to new lows, Segway EVs up to 46% off, Aventon, more
Heybike Mars 2.0, ALPHA, Horizon e-bikes get up to $800 exclusive savings to new lows, Segway EVs up to 46% off, Aventon, more

We’ve got an EV-focused edition of Green Deals for you today, starting with up to $800 exclusive savings you can score on Heybike’s Mars 2.0 Folding e-bike, ALPHA All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike, and Horizon Full-Suspension e-bike – all at new low prices …