/ Cake finally has a street-legal pedal-assisted e-bike for Europe and a more powerful throttle variant headed to the US. But the latter starts at $6,500. Cake, the Swedish maker of deliciously designed electric motorbikes, finally has an e-bike with actual pedals, not pegs. The Cake Äik comes in two street-legal variants: In the US,… Continue reading Cake’s first e-bike can go over 200 miles before needing a charge
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Google is making it easy to take music with you on Android 13
/ New listening features will allow users to easily switch between different audio devices based on their proximity. Android 13 will soon support “uninterrupted listening” between multiple devices.Image: Google / The Verge Google is introducing new features for Android 13 that should make it easier for users to transition between different audio devices when listening… Continue reading Google is making it easy to take music with you on Android 13
Tesla finally offers alternative to the steering yoke
/ All hail the return of the round steering wheel as an option on the Tesla Model S and X. Now how about a turn signal stalk? Good news for folks who dislike the yoke-only steering wheel on the Tesla Model S and Model X — you can now configure the vehicles with a round… Continue reading Tesla finally offers alternative to the steering yoke
Ram 1500 Revolution brings muscle car energy — and tons of gimmicks — to EV truck race
Ram’s late to the game with an EV truck, but this ‘open letter to the fanbase’ packs a ton of wild features. It even follows you around. Share this story Image: Stellantis Tesla has high hopes for the Cybertruck — if it can ever get it out the door. You’ve probably seen a Rivian or… Continue reading Ram 1500 Revolution brings muscle car energy — and tons of gimmicks — to EV truck race
The storms battering California won’t make a big dent in its drought
/ The state will need a lot more rain and snow to refill record-low water reservoirs. The Golden Gate Bridge is seen through heavy rain on January 4th, 2023, in Sausalito, California.Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images A deluge of storms is dumping serious amounts of rain across notoriously dry California. Even so, this week’s downpours… Continue reading The storms battering California won’t make a big dent in its drought
EcoFlow has three new gadgets for luxury off-grid living
/ Coming this spring are the Blade robot lawnmower and leaf collector, Glacier fridge with ice maker, and Wave 2 combination AC and heater. Everything is battery-powered. From left to right: The EcoFlow Wave 2, Blade, and Glacier.Image: EcoFlow EcoFlow announced three new devices today — a refrigerator / ice maker, an air conditioner /… Continue reading EcoFlow has three new gadgets for luxury off-grid living
EcoFlow’s battery-backup kits for the home can reduce your energy bill
/ The kits can power your whole home during blackouts and when electricity costs peak. They’re eligible for a 30 percent tax credit. This EcoFlow Smart Control Kit consists of a Smart Home Panel and two Delta Pros for up to 7200W of output.Image: EcoFlow EcoFlow is now selling Whole-Home Backup Power Solutions that bundle together… Continue reading EcoFlow’s battery-backup kits for the home can reduce your energy bill
Watering the lawn may finally be getting smarter
/ Moen and Rachio have introduced new smart watering solutions at CES, designed to reduce water waste while keeping your plants healthy. The Rachio Smart Hose Timer (pictured) can be directly connected to a faucet, allowing you to control and monitor your watering schedule via a free app.Image: Rachio There are plenty of smart home gadgets… Continue reading Watering the lawn may finally be getting smarter
Thursday’s top tech news: chips, cars, and audiobooks
Sony and Honda’s new EV prototype: Afeela.Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge CES is a big show, but it still surprises me to see the huge range of different announcements that come out of it. As a case in point, Sony and Honda showed off a whole-ass electric car prototype during Sony’s CES presentation.… Continue reading Thursday’s top tech news: chips, cars, and audiobooks
The BMW i Vision Dee is a future EV sport sedan that can talk back to you
KITT with a kidney grille? With a minimalist design, a HUD across the whole windshield, and a digital assistant that talks back, this could be the most polarizing BMW concept yet. Share this story The BMW i Vision Dee is basically KITT with a kidney grille.Image: BMW Everyone always has something to say about BMW. … Continue reading The BMW i Vision Dee is a future EV sport sedan that can talk back to you