Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries The electrical grid has changed more in the last decade than in the preceding five. Solar, wind, and batteries have pushed power generation away from monolithic producers. But fundamentally, the grid still suffers from the same challenges. “The problem on the grid is a peak problem. Most of the time you’re okay, you...

Zoox plans to put its robotaxis on the Uber app in Vegas this year Amazon-owned Zoox plans to make its robotaxis available to hail on the Uber app in Las Vegas later this year, the two companies announced Wednesday. Before that happens, though, Zoox still needs approval from the federal government to commercially deploy its robotaxis, which don’t have a steering wheel or pedals. That requires...

Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?Ian YoungsCulture reporterEPATimothée Chalamet spent months as the favourite to win best actor at the Oscars - but no longer isTimothée Chalamet was, until very recently, Hollywood's golden boy and a frontrunner to win an Oscar this weekend - so is the backlash he has faced about more than his views on ballet and opera?When Chalamet...

The Spring Equinox Is Coming Soon: When and What You Need to Know After a long, cold winter, the vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. But have you heard the myth about balancing an egg on its end? Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she...

Here's How to Track Your Tax Refund This Year We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Tax season may have just started, but already many early-bird filers are already awaiting their refunds....