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X will start charging new users in two countries $1 per year

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X will start charging new users in two countries $1 per year Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty ImagesIf you want to join X, the service formerly known as Twitter, via its website in New Zealand and the Philippines, be prepared to fork over $1 a year for the privilege. The subscription, part of a so-called “Not A Bot” program, is beginning in those two countries and is designed to “bolster…

The Verge 617 2023-12-29

BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce are the latest to sync up with Tesla’s EV charging plug

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BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce are the latest to sync up with Tesla’s EV charging plug Photo by Abigail Bassett for The VergeBMW, famed German automaker and parent company to Mini and Rolls-Royce, announced its intention to adopt Tesla’s electric vehicle charging standard for its future EVs, in the latest win for Elon Musk’s company. BMW said that owners of electric vehicles with the Combined Charging System (CCS) outlet will get…

The Verge 714 2023-12-28

Solar-Powered Car Drives Across Morocco To The Sahara Without Using Charging Stations

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Solar-Powered Car Drives Across Morocco To The Sahara Without Using Charging Stations A solar-powered car made by students in the Netherlands completed a 1,000- kilometer (621-mile) journey through some of the toughest terrain EVs have faced so far, let alone EVs powered by nothing but the sun. The Stella Terra went from the northern coast of Morocco to the Sahara Desert without stopping at a charging… Read more…

Jalopnik 924 2023-12-25

Razer Limited Edition Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller w/ Charging Stand (SW Stormtrooper) $79.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime

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Razer Limited Edition Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller w/ Charging Stand (SW Stormtrooper) $79.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime Woot! has *Razer Limited Edition Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Controller with Charging Stand* (Stormtrooper) on sale for *$79.99*. *Shipping is free* for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your…

Slickdeals 416 2023-12-16

Belkin’s StandBy-ready charging puck is on sale for just $14 right now

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Belkin’s StandBy-ready charging puck is on sale for just $14 right now Belkin’s MagSafe offering is one of the few charging pucks that lets you make use of Apple’s new StandBy feature. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The VergeWireless charging is nearly ubiquitous, but obtaining true MagSafe speeds when charging your iPhone isn’t always cheap. Apple’s first-party MagSafe Charger clocks in at a hefty $39 when i…

The Verge 688 2023-12-09

My GF cancelled her LA Fitness membership, they kept charging, Citizens bank closed her account for fraud, now they are charging her new account. How?

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My GF cancelled her LA Fitness membership, they kept charging, Citizens bank closed her account for fraud, now they are charging her new account. How? ****Edit: it’s been resolved. She called the gym and spoke with the operations manager. He refunded the payment and confirmed cancellation which he sent via email. Thanks for the answers regarding the issuer providing the new card info. As the title states my Gf canceled her LA Fitness membership. She has a number of emails showing she did so. …

Reddit Personal Finance 1.1k 2023-12-08

The Pixel Watch 2’s switch to pin charging highlights wearable design challenges

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The Pixel Watch 2’s switch to pin charging highlights wearable design challenges There’s contact pin charging now. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeUnlike the smooth puck used with the first-gen Pixel Watch, Google’s new Pixel Watch 2 has switched to a charger with pogo pins — a design used by Fitbit on all of its fitness trackers and smartwatches. Complicating matters, it also looks like first-gen Pixel Watch cases aren’…

The Verge 1.3k 2023-11-29

People Still Want Hybrids Because EVs Are Too Expensive And Charging Hasn’t Improved Much

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People Still Want Hybrids Because EVs Are Too Expensive And Charging Hasn’t Improved Much EVs still cost too much. As of September 2023, the average cost of an EV was still over $53,000. Automakers keep rolling out more and more expensive models. A bad charging infrastructure that isn’t being expanded fast enough isn’t helping matters. Things are so bad that as, Bloomberg reports, many buyers are choosing… Read more…

Jalopnik 1.3k 2023-11-27

Charging for reels

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Charging for reels How much should I charge for one time job creating 3 reels for restaurant. They would use it for ads on social media. Also how much you would charge if you set up the ads by yourself? submitted by /u/Korsa23

Reddit Social Media 990 2023-11-24

This 6-in-1 inCharge X Max Charging Cable Is $19 Right Now

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This 6-in-1 inCharge X Max Charging Cable Is $19 Right Now This 6-in-1 inCharge X Max charging cable is capable of ultra-fast charging across Androids, iPhones, laptops, and almost any other portable device, and it’s on sale for $19.97 right now (reg. $39). It has all of the features of the basic inCharge X, but the X Max has a 5-foot cable made with braided copper wires, TPU… Read more…

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Gym has been charging me for over two years .

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Gym has been charging me for over two years . Long story short gym as per usual said you have to cancel Via mail. I sent them a certified mail with a request to cancel my membership. USPS attempted to deliver this mail on 8/3, 8/9, 8/18, 9/27. That’s four times this gym just did not accept my certified mail . What is my next step I can take to end this fucking tomfoolery and get these leech…

Reddit Personal Finance 448 2023-11-18

Surgeon said they are charging me $2000 for scheduling and preparation, and won’t bill it to my insurance

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Surgeon said they are charging me $2000 for scheduling and preparation, and won’t bill it to my insurance I’m having a double jaw surgery soon. Surgeon’s office said basically I need to pay $2000 out of pocket for scheduling and planning. It’s billed from the surgeon’s office and won’t be billed to my insurance. The actually cost of the surgery, which will be come from the hospital, will go through insurance. My question is can they do this? Can I …

Reddit Personal Finance 1.3k 2023-11-10

Meta’s Quest 3 wireless charging dock juices up your headset and controllers

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Meta’s Quest 3 wireless charging dock juices up your headset and controllers Image: MetaMeta is releasing a charging dock for its new Quest 3 headset. For $129.99, the all-in-one charging station allows you to neatly mount and charge the Quest 3 headset and controllers when you’re not immersed in virtual reality. This charging station is the first of its kind for Meta. While the company offered a charging dock for the Qu…

The Verge 1.1k 2023-11-07

The iPhone 15 has a new optimized charging setting, here’s how it works

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The iPhone 15 has a new optimized charging setting, here’s how it works You can limit the battery charge to 80 percent on the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro. This is apparently in response to complaints about the iPhone 14 Pro’s battery capacity issues. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The VergeApple has detailed how the iPhone 15’s new 80 percent charging limit setting works in an update to a support document. Here’s Apple’s exp…

The Verge 823 2023-10-25

Alibaba suppliers charging excessive shipping rates?

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Alibaba suppliers charging excessive shipping rates? Just starting out so I am using Alibaba to find suppliers until the volume of my orders changes. However, the sellers try to charge exorbitant shipping rates (45USD for 2.5kg), and this is excluding custom fees. Do I go look for a freight forwarder myself, even when it is for samples? Do I pay the custom fees or do I ask them to include it in t…

Reddit ecommerce 480 2023-10-23