Gather your paint cans, squids. With Splatoon 3 right around the corner, Nintendo’s released the most in-depth look at what to expect from the closest thing to an esport that the company actually still cares about. (Sorry, Smash.) The 30-minute-long presentation covered (it’s a paint joke!) everything from new weapons to new stages and even… Continue reading New Splatoon 3 video shows off new Splatoon card game
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Elon Musk changes plans, sells $6.9 billion in Tesla shares with Twitter trial looming
With so much of the world’s richest man’s wealth tied up in shares of his electric car company, Tesla is a part of the deal Elon doesn’t want to do anymore for more reasons than just a few subpoenas. Six SEC filings (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) revealed Elon Musk sold more Tesla shares… Continue reading Elon Musk changes plans, sells $6.9 billion in Tesla shares with Twitter trial looming
Waymo designed new features to improve AV access for passengers with disabilities
Waymo is introducing a raft of new features designed to make its fleet of autonomous taxis more accessible to passengers with visual impairments and other disabilities. The new features are sure to draw attention when they start hitting the streets. They include displaying the rider’s initials on the rooftop dome as a visual way to… Continue reading Waymo designed new features to improve AV access for passengers with disabilities
Audi’s custom electric S1 ‘Hoonitron’ will visit the states for Monterey Car Week
Audi built a special S1 E-Tron Quattro, dubbed the “Hoonitron,” in December for American precision driver Ken Block. And now, the automaker is set to bring the EV to US soil this month during Monterey Car Week. It’ll be juxtaposed with its design inspiration: the 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 that rally driver Walter Röhrl… Continue reading Audi’s custom electric S1 ‘Hoonitron’ will visit the states for Monterey Car Week
Arlo’s wire-free video doorbell with smart alerts and a siren is on sale for $149
Smart home brand Arlo is running a wide array of discounts that just kicked off recently, with a bunch of its products discounted on its site — ranging from security systems to indoor and outdoor cameras. Our picks for what’s most worth your time and hard-earned dollars are the Arlo Essential video doorbells (wire-free or… Continue reading Arlo’s wire-free video doorbell with smart alerts and a siren is on sale for $149
The e-bike rebate is only mostly dead as supporters plot next steps
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a major piece of legislation that would invest an eye-popping $369 billion in clean energy and other climate fighting tools, including billions of dollars for expanded tax credits for electric cars. That’s cars — not vehicles — but the bill’s authors shortsightedly decided to eliminate funding for the… Continue reading The e-bike rebate is only mostly dead as supporters plot next steps
The risky new way of building mobile broadband networks, explained by Rakuten Mobile CEO Tareq Amin
In 2019, the Trump administration brokered a deal allowing T-Mobile to buy Sprint as long as it helped Dish Network stand up a new 5G network to keep the number of national wireless carriers at four and preserve competition in the mobile market. You can say a lot about that deal, but it happened. And… Continue reading The risky new way of building mobile broadband networks, explained by Rakuten Mobile CEO Tareq Amin
DNC wants influencers to make their midterm message go viral
With less than 100 days until the midterm elections, the Democrats are equipping influencers and TikTok creators with digital tools to reach voters across the internet with party-sponsored content. In the run-up to election season, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) built an online organizing hub to drive the party’s messaging beyond its own social channels.… Continue reading DNC wants influencers to make their midterm message go viral
Ford is almost ready to take new F-150 Lightning orders — with a $7,000 price hike
Nearly nine months after it stopped taking reservations, Ford is ready to reopen the order banks for the F-150 Lightning. But buyers beware: the price for the electric truck has gone up by around $7,000 across all trim levels. Ford is citing “significant material cost increases and other factors” as the primary reason for raising… Continue reading Ford is almost ready to take new F-150 Lightning orders — with a $7,000 price hike
Tesla is offering half-off its Full Self Driving package and more for loyal customers in China
Tesla has a new rewards program in China to encourage customers to trade in their used models for a brand new one (via electrek). From now until September 30th, Tesla vehicle owners in China who opt for the deal will receive half-off the Full Self Driving feature, 15,000km (9,320.57 miles) of Supercharging credits, and a… Continue reading Tesla is offering half-off its Full Self Driving package and more for loyal customers in China