GM will reportedly replace Chevy Bolt battery modules to reduce fire risk
Owners who get the replacement will also get a new 8-year 100,000 mile warranty.
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A Tesla Megapack caught fire at the Victorian Big Battery facility in Australia
A toxic smoke warning was reportedly issued in nearby areas.
Ring's end-to-end encryption rolls out globally
But you'll have to check to see if your doorbell and territory is eligible.
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Amazon enables a smart home Device Dashboard on some Fire tablets
Now you don't have to yell to ask Alexa for help.
How to tell if the air around us is safe to breathe
Welcome to the future of checking apps to see when you can open a window.
Inside Indonesia's fight to save its most important soil
Satellites, remote sensing and global collaborations are paving the way to peatland restoration.
FCC rejects cities' extension request for comments on net neutrality rollback
The FCC says the coronavirus pandemic is not an acceptable reason for an extension.
Amazon's Fire tablets for kids are back to their lowest-ever pricing
There are also deals for regular Fire tablets.
Amazon is having a sale on all of its Fire TV streamers
The Fire TV Recast has a hefty $85 off.Apple TV+ is now available on more Amazon Fire devices
And more are in the pipeline.
Amazon's Fire tablets and Kindles are on sale for Prime members
Just ahead of possible new models.
Researchers are using drones to study the Amazon rainforest's health
Before the forest is lost to climate change, farming and fire.
Google Pixel phones can use text-to-speech to talk to 911 for you
The feature will roll out in the US 'over the coming months.'
Lyft disables San Francisco e-bikes after suspected battery fires
Bay Wheels has temporarily suspended its e-bike fleet.
In case of emergency: The tech that might save you
There's no replacement for being physically and mentally prepared, but this gear can help.
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Ubisoft is donating $564,000 to help rebuild Notre-Dame
'Assassin’s Creed Unity' features the cathedral and will be free to download for a week.
'Aftermath' is a 360-degree walkthrough of the Camp Fire devastation
This 'brutally and surreally immersive' project brought the filmmaker to tears.
The US government knows climate change is ravaging the planet
The Fourth National Climate Assessment is clear: This is our fault.
