If your Pixel 7A seems expanded you might be able to get it fixed for free. If your Pixel 7A seems expanded you might be able to get it fixed for free. 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 extends the Pixel 7A’s repair program for battery swelling issues
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Stellantis’ solid-state batteries can fast-charge in just 18 minutes
The automaker is working with Factorial on a new battery design to balance high density with fast charging. The automaker is working with Factorial on a new battery design to balance high density with fast charging. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His… Continue reading Stellantis’ solid-state batteries can fast-charge in just 18 minutes
VW will deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis on Uber’s platform in the US
The German auto giant will use its all-electric ID Buzz minivans for autonomous ridehailing in the US. The first commercial launch will be in LA in 2026. The German auto giant will use its all-electric ID Buzz minivans for autonomous ridehailing in the US. The first commercial launch will be in LA in 2026. Andrew… Continue reading VW will deploy ‘thousands’ of robotaxis on Uber’s platform in the US
Auto industry tariffs are doing what now? 24 hours of White House confusion
The latest update: China may be granted exemptions on auto part tariffs, but Canada’s car tariffs might increase. The latest update: China may be granted exemptions on auto part tariffs, but Canada’s car tariffs might increase. Tina Nguyen is a senior reporter for The Verge, covering the Trump administration, Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal… Continue reading Auto industry tariffs are doing what now? 24 hours of White House confusion
Perplexity’s AI voice assistant is now available on iOS
The Perplexity bot is now available on both iPhones and Android devices, allowing you to ask it to set reminders, send messages, and more. The Perplexity bot is now available on both iPhones and Android devices, allowing you to ask it to set reminders, send messages, and more. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond… Continue reading Perplexity’s AI voice assistant is now available on iOS
Lexus’ redesigned ES sedan can be electric or hybrid
Lexus’s mid-sized ES luxury sedan is getting a redesign for its eighth generation that includes some edgier styling and a significant platform change that accommodates both an all-electric drivetrain and a regular hybrid one. Revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show today, the 2026 ES is Lexus’ second electric vehicle after the RZ, which was just… Continue reading Lexus’ redesigned ES sedan can be electric or hybrid
iRobot’s latest Roomba robot vacuum is great news for pet owners
The dual-rubber roller brushes are back, baby. The dual-rubber roller brushes are back, baby. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. iRobot just launched its ninth new robot vacuum of the year. That’s a record number for… Continue reading iRobot’s latest Roomba robot vacuum is great news for pet owners
Elon Musk’s robotaxi fantasy is starting to unravel
The Tesla CEO has long promised driverless cars that can go anywhere. But now he’s acknowledging that there will be “parameters.” The Tesla CEO has long promised driverless cars that can go anywhere. But now he’s acknowledging that there will be “parameters.” Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading Elon Musk’s robotaxi fantasy is starting to unravel
For Scale
Operation Rolling Thunder was meant to be an act of persuasion. The US believed that a drawn-out bombardment would pressure the North to cease its aggression on the South — or, at least, encourage it to ease up. “I saw our bombs as my political resources for negotiating a peace,” President Lyndon Johnson claimed. His… Continue reading For Scale
Cadillac teases a V-badged Optiq SUV
The Optiq-V will be a high-performance compact SUV with incredible specs — or at least we assume, since Cadillac hasn’t released any details yet. The Optiq-V will be a high-performance compact SUV with incredible specs — or at least we assume, since Cadillac hasn’t released any details yet. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with… Continue reading Cadillac teases a V-badged Optiq SUV