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Massachusetts is set to ban the sale of new vehicles powered by gasoline and other fossil fuels by 2035. The news marks it the second US state to make the announcement – California revealed similar plans last September. The move does not ban the public from owning gas-powered cars or selling them on the used car market, but puts an end to new models being sold. The mandate is a result of Massachusetts officials aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050. Scroll down for video  Massachusetts is set to ban the sale of new vehicles powered by gasoline and other fossil fuels by 2035. The news marks it the second US state to make the announcement – California revealed similar plans last September (pictured is a busy highway in Boston) Massachusetts governor, Charlie Baker, released a 2050 decarbonization road map that outlines the state's plan to reach zero-emissions – and much of it will be done by reducing gas-powered passenger vehicles. The document … [Read more...] about Massachusetts is set to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of its plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

Venmo, the increasingly popular mobile payment app, has just announced a new check-cashing service. Offered to select US users on Monday, the Cash a Check option can be used to cash printed, payroll and U.S. government checks without visiting a bank, including the latest stimulus checks. There is a fee attached to the service, though Venmo is temporarily waiving the charge for stimulus checks, 'to enable affordable access to this much needed funding, so you can use it on the things you need most.' Scroll down for video Venmo has announced a new check-cashing option. A one-percent fee for pre-printed government checks will be waived temporarily for new stimulus checks 'We know now, more than ever, many of you are using Venmo to spend and manage your money,' the company said. 'Whether you're sending payments to support friends, family, and people in your community, or paying for essentials like groceries and bills, we're here to help.' The service allows users to access funds without … [Read more...] about Venmo adds check cashing feature that lets users deposit the latest stimulus check without paying extra fees

Venmo, the popular digital payment app owned by PayPal, has launched its own physical credit card. Issued by Synchrony Bank and powered by Visa, the no-fee card is available in five vibrant designs. It comes with a unique QR code on the front and an RFID-enabled chip, so customers can tap to pay for a contact-free transaction.  A personalized cash-back program automatically rewards users in their most popular spending categories.  Applications for the Venmo credit card are now available for a limited number of users who have had an account for at least 30 days. Scroll down for video Issued by Synchrony Bank and powered by Visa, Venmo's no-fee card comes with a QR code that makes it easy to split purchases and an RFID-enabled chip, so customers can tap to pay for a contact-free transaction A QR code on the face of the card can be scanned via your phone's camera to activate the card, or by friends in the Venmo app to send a payment or split purchases.  Customers … [Read more...] about Venmo launches physical credit card backed by Visa with a scannable QR code for contactless payments and an individualized cash-back program

Remains of a horse thought to be from the Ice Age are actually from just a few hundred years ago, a new study reveals.  The 'Lehi horse', uncovered from the city of Lehi in Utah, was thought to have lived in the Pleistocene Epoch – which lasted from about 2,580,000 to 11,700 years ago.   However, new analysis of its remains – and distinctive traces of damage to its bones caused by a human on a saddle – put its death in the late 17th century or maybe even later, after it was raised, ridden and cared for by Native American people. Researchers generated 3D imagery of bones from the Lehi horse in order to identify skeletal features linked with horseback riding. DNA readings also indicated it was a female domestic horse, likely cared for as part of a breeding herd after becoming injured and no longer able to transport people.   Lehi horse's almost complete skeleton – about the size of a Shetland pony – was originally unearthed in … [Read more...] about Analysis of a horse believed to be from the Ice Age shows that the animal actually only died 200 years ago and was raised by Native Americans

A sleep tech firm has launched an AI mattress that can readjust to ensure the user is in the most comfortable position throughout the night.  Called Emma Motion, the bed uses 360 motion sensors to detect even the smallest amount of pressure and reacts by moulding to the sleeper's body.  Emma Motion works for anyone regardless of how much they toss and turn to provide 'maximum comfort and ultimate ergonomics' and also features a heat-conducting sleep that keeps users cool.   The mattress has been launched in France and Belgium this month for 2,499 euros (about £2,200) and will be released in the UK later this year.   Scroll down for video  The world’s most advanced smart mattress has been launched by sleep tech brand Emma, set to help address sleep problems The smart mattress has been created by German sleep tech brand Emma. 'Our mission at Emma is to help improve people's lives by changing the way that they sleep, as more and more … [Read more...] about Never wake up on the wrong side of bed again! AI MATTRESS uses 360 motion sensors to detect movement and readjusts to ensure you’re in the most comfortable position