Samsung adds Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, and Polk to its audio empire

The $350 million deal brings them under the same ownership as JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG. The $350 million deal brings them under the same ownership as JBL, Harman Kardon, and AKG. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and… Continue reading Samsung adds Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, and Polk to its audio empire

Amazon’s Zoox issued a robotaxi software recall after a crash in Las Vegas

All 270 of Zoox’s vehicles have been updated to fix an ‘inaccurately confident prediction’ that could cause a crash. All 270 of Zoox’s vehicles have been updated to fix an ‘inaccurately confident prediction’ that could cause a crash. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in… Continue reading Amazon’s Zoox issued a robotaxi software recall after a crash in Las Vegas

Google’s Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels

Google says it’s ‘infeasible’ to support the Android 16 feature on Pixel 8 or older devices. Google says it’s ‘infeasible’ to support the Android 16 feature on Pixel 8 or older devices. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15… Continue reading Google’s Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels

The new flying ID restrictions are here, and they’re a mess

After 20 years of delays, the REAL ID Act is going into effect. No one is ready. After 20 years of delays, the REAL ID Act is going into effect. No one is ready. Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right. At… Continue reading The new flying ID restrictions are here, and they’re a mess

Cadillac Celestiq first drive: the bespoke, $360,000 EV is here

The Celestiq carries the brand’s storied history forward — but only for those who can afford it. The Celestiq carries the brand’s storied history forward — but only for those who can afford it. The first hands-on experience I had with the $360,000, ultraluxury Cadillac Celestiq was as a backseat passenger. It was mid-April, and… Continue reading Cadillac Celestiq first drive: the bespoke, $360,000 EV is here

Death is the policy

Under RFK Jr., ‘Make America Healthy Again’ means junk science like ‘survival of the fittest.’ “Do your own research,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advised parents considering vaccination for their children during an 80-minute televised interview with Dr. Phil last week. He offered the loaded directive with some of his go-to antivax falsehoods: common shots are… Continue reading Death is the policy

Rivian gets $16 million from Illinois to build new supplier park

The state is counting on Rivian’s $120 million investment in the project to attract global investment and create new jobs. The state is counting on Rivian’s $120 million investment in the project to attract global investment and create new jobs. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that… Continue reading Rivian gets $16 million from Illinois to build new supplier park

Why Ford decided to merge its next-gen architecture into its current platform

The automaker’s software chief Doug Field explains why the company cancelled its ‘FNV4’ project, and why a domain-style system may work better for Ford’s gas and hybrid vehicles. The automaker’s software chief Doug Field explains why the company cancelled its ‘FNV4’ project, and why a domain-style system may work better for Ford’s gas and hybrid… Continue reading Why Ford decided to merge its next-gen architecture into its current platform

Buffalo put a window on its new hard drive so you can see it at work

Buffalo is reviving a hard drive design from 1998 that reveals its inner workings. Buffalo is reviving a hard drive design from 1998 that reveals its inner workings. Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was… Continue reading Buffalo put a window on its new hard drive so you can see it at work

Pinterest’s AI will help you find the ‘right words’ to search for fashion

The company is using visual search to make it easier to find women’s styles and refine them to fit the right occasion. The company is using visual search to make it easier to find women’s styles and refine them to fit the right occasion. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle… Continue reading Pinterest’s AI will help you find the ‘right words’ to search for fashion