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- 1Trump fuel economy rollback saves automakers $60 billion▼Trump fuel economy rollback saves automakers $60 billion in tech costs
The Trump administration's rollback of fuel economy standards is projected to save US automakers about $60 billion in technology costs, according to Quartz. By easing requirements that would have pushed manufacturers to develop more fuel-efficient vehicles, the change reduces spending on advanced engines, electric drivetrains and efficiency tech. The move is likely to renew debate over emissions, consumer fuel costs and the pace of the auto industry's shift toward electrification.
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Amazon Web Services has struck a licensing agreement worth more than $1 billion with Synopsys, the chip design software giant, giving AWS expanded access to chip design tools and technology. The deal, reported by Yahoo Finance and Quartz, underscores AWS's push to build more of its own silicon for cloud and AI workloads, following its existing Graviton and Trainium chip efforts. It also signals Synopsys's growing role in hyperscaler chip development.
- 3Seven things to know before starting a vegetable garden▼7 things to know before starting a vegetable garden from scratch
Quartz has published a beginner's guide laying out seven key things to know before starting a vegetable garden from scratch. The piece walks new gardeners through the basics of planning and planting their first vegetable patch, part of ongoing seasonal interest in home food growing.
- 4Consumer Reports names the best home workout gear●The best home workout gear, according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports has published its picks for the best home workout equipment, according to a Quartz article. The roundup highlights which gear the testing organisation considers most reliable and effective for exercising at home. Details of the specific products and testing results are not included in the available coverage.