Policy

WIRED

What’s the Difference Between an Ebike and an E-Moto?

Riders and lawmakers often don’t know the difference, and retailers sometimes muddy the waters on purpose. Here’s how to buy the micromobility vehicle you actually want.

WIRED

Democrats Sweep Republicans in Nearly Every Race That Matters

With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.

The Register

GSMA warns of growing risks to mobile networks from extreme weather

Mobile comms body wants a joined-up approach from governments and regulators to mitigate downtime

9to5Mac

SCOTUS sets hearing date for Apple’s appeal in Epic Games case

The U.S. Supreme Court has officially scheduled oral arguments in Apple’s appeal in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games. Here are the details.

WIRED

A Right-Wing Think Tank Has a Plan to Prevent Democrats From Being Seated in Congress

The influential Center for Renewing America says that “neo-Marxist progressives and anti-Western Muslims” can’t sincerely swear to protect the Constitution—and shouldn’t be allowed to assume office.

GeekWire

Zillow agrees to pay $212.5M to settle investor lawsuit over failed home-flipping business

Zillow Group will pay $212.5 million to settle a shareholder class action alleging it misled investors about Zillow Offers, the home-flipping business it shut down in 2021. The deal, which needs court approval, comes three weeks after the…