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Mercedes-Benz’s first EV charging hubs will open this fall

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Mercedes-Benz’s first EV charging hubs will open this fall A rendering of Mercedes-Benz’s charging hub. | Image: Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz announced its first electric vehicle DC fast charging hubs will launch in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the first station locations coming to Atlanta, Georgia; Chengdu, China; and Mannheim, Germany. The so-called “Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network” will h…

The Verge 132 2023-08-29

Is charging tax on a credit card processing fee customary?

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Is charging tax on a credit card processing fee customary? The business I work for is currently using a website that includes fees (delivery fee, service fee, and credit card processing fee) in the subtotal and then the subtotal is used to calculate the state tax. They are stating that the fees have to be taxed, but that seems off. I thought the goods were the only things that needed to be taxed. su…

Reddit ecommerce 216 2023-08-23

Super fast charging is so underrated.

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Super fast charging is so underrated. I got my first Oneplus phone earlier this year and the fast charging is such a nice convenience. I thought it’d just be a gimmick I wouldn’t care about, but its something I take advantage of basically everyday. I also used to think that it’d be really bad for the battery because the phone would get hot, but Oneplus does a pretty good job of keep…

Reddit Android 154 2023-08-22

Doctors office charging me for incomplete office visit

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Doctors office charging me for incomplete office visit I went to the doctors on Saturday, and they got me in at around 3:20pm for an office visit. The doctor was completing his evaluation, however as it started getting closer to 4:00pm (which is apparently when they close for the day), he started getting agitated and said that he did not have time to finish his evaluation that day. He told me that I…

Reddit Personal Finance 186 2023-08-21

LPT If your phone isn’t charging properly it could be dust in your charging port and you can fix it safely with just a toothpick

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LPT If your phone isn’t charging properly it could be dust in your charging port and you can fix it safely with just a toothpick I have had this happen twice with 2 different phones. I primarily use wireless charging, but eventually wired charging just stopped working for some reason. The reason turned out to just be dust in the charging port and there is a super easy way to fix this. First, get a toothpick and a (non ridged) knife. Then carefully thin the toothpick with…

Life Pro Tips 132 2023-08-20

The iPhone 15 might have faster charging speeds

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The iPhone 15 might have faster charging speeds Apple may need to ship the iPhone 15 with a power adapter to support the increased wattage from USB-C charging. | Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesApple is set to introduce the iPhone 15 in the next few weeks, and the device’s long-rumored transition from Lightning to USB-C may provide a boost to its charging speed. According to …

The Verge 124 2023-08-18

Review: Nomad’s New 130W Power Adapter is Perfect for Multi-Device Charging

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Review: Nomad’s New 130W Power Adapter is Perfect for Multi-Device Charging Nomad today introduced its most powerful charger to date, the 130W USB-C Power Adapter that’s equipped with three USB-C PD ports. The 130W adapter joins Nomad’s existing 65W, 30W, and 20W adapters. Priced at $110, the 130W Power Adapter features the same design as Nomad’s prior adapters, so if you have one of the smaller varieties, you can have…

Mac Rumors 229 2023-08-18

iPhone 15 Might Support Charging Speeds Up to 35W

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iPhone 15 Might Support Charging Speeds Up to 35W With the transition to USB-C, the iPhone 15 models could get faster charging speeds up to 35W. 9to5Mac says that it has heard from industry sources that “at least some” of the ‌iPhone 15‌ models are able to charge at this higher wattage. At the current time, the iPhone 14 models can charge at a maximum of around 27W, with the Pro models able to…

Mac Rumors 199 2023-08-18

Charging for advertising on IG

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Charging for advertising on IG Hey everyone, so my Instagram page has recently been getting a lot of traction as far as followers, likes, and views. It’s pretty awesome blessing. Just for some context, I make Jersey Mike’s videos like POV, secret menu items, etc. I had someone reach out to me asking if I offer any packages as far as advertising on my page.. (I’m not going to…

Reddit Social Media 195 2023-08-17

Charging An EV In The U.S. Still Sucks: Report

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Charging An EV In The U.S. Still Sucks: Report We’re all supposed to be moving towards EVs in the coming decades, but there is a persistent problem that threatens this green revolution; charging cars sucks, like really sucks, especially if you rely on public chargers to get your juice. Read more…

Jalopnik 198 2023-08-17

EV charging in the US is still a no good, very bad time — and somehow it’s getting worse

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EV charging in the US is still a no good, very bad time — and somehow it’s getting worse Photo by Umar Shakir / The VergeElectric vehicle owners are overall not satisfied with the reliability of the charging infrastructure available in the US, according to a new survey conducted by JD Power. In some cases, things are looking even worse than last year. The survey finds that 20 percent of survey takers have, at least once, arrived and…

The Verge 146 2023-08-16

As an underpaid social media manager and working with remote teams, sharing my experience so far. Any suggestions on charging more?

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As an underpaid social media manager and working with remote teams, sharing my experience so far. Any suggestions on charging more? I’m currently being paid $120 a month from one client for just posting (sometimes writing), and $60 by another client for just writing. So, it’s $180. I want to earn more money but I’m thinking of how should I pitch myself? I’m from India and sorry for the long post. I’m very confused and frustrated. The client who was paying me $120 dollars is …

Reddit Social Media 167 2023-08-12

GM Is Adding Bidirectional Charging To Every Ultium EV

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GM Is Adding Bidirectional Charging To Every Ultium EV Bidirectional charging is one of the coolest features to come from the EV revolution. After all, electric cars have some of the largest batteries a consumer is likely to own — why should they be limited to only powering a couple motors and an infotainment screen? Why not let that giant mobile power brick charge your… Read more…

Jalopnik 216 2023-08-09

Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers

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Apple Watch Fast Charging to Be Mandatory for Accessory Makers Apple has told Apple Watch accessory makers that they will have to switch to its fast-charging module, according to AppleInsider. Apple Watch fast charging was introduced with the Apple Watch Series 7 in 2021, enabling devices to charge rapidly from 0 percent to 80 percent in about 45 minutes. Apple apparently had shortages of the newer chargin…

Mac Rumors 153 2023-08-08