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
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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
Climate change can make most human diseases worse
Polio is back, monkeypox isn’t slowing down, COVID-19 is still around — and now there’s more not-so-good news on the infection front: over 200 human diseases could get worse because of climate change, according to a new study. Researchers have known for a long time that the changing climate affects disease. Warmer temperatures can make… Continue reading Climate change can make most human diseases worse
This act is the biggest step against climate change the US has ever taken
The US is tantalizingly close to passing landmark legislation that would push thecountry closer than ever toward national and global climategoals. Yesterday, the Senate narrowly passed a budget reconciliation bill after months of stalled negotiations that watered down some climate provisions and then nearly fell through completely. After that roller-coaster ride, we’re left with the… Continue reading This act is the biggest step against climate change the US has ever taken
Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks are more (or less) of a good thing
Nintendo is now a third of the way through its ambitious DLC plans for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the ultra-popular kart racer that was released for the then-new Nintendo Switch over five years ago. Back in March, it announced it would be releasing a total of 48 new tracks for the game over the course… Continue reading Mario Kart 8’s new DLC tracks are more (or less) of a good thing