Personally, I think electric scooters are a little goofy, but I’m glad they exist. I know a lot of people who don’t want to drop a couple thousand dollars on an electric bike, but still want the joy and freedom of zipping around town at a modest 18mph, while being able to hop on a… Continue reading An electric scooter that accelerates faster than a Tesla Model 3? No thanks!
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24,000 e-bike batteries recalled because the US can’t get its shit together
The VIVI MO206SHUL shown here replaces the recalled MO206SH model but has a battery with UL 2849/2271 certification. | Image: VIVI The US federal government’s consumer watchdog has issued a recall for “about 24,000” batteries sold with cheap VIVI e-bikes at retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and AliExpress for prices between $365 and $950. At least… Continue reading 24,000 e-bike batteries recalled because the US can’t get its shit together
Subaru’s new Uncharted EV looks like an undercover Toyota C-HR
Subaru doesn’t have the deepest bench when it comes to EVs. There’s the Solterra, now in its third model year, and the upcoming Trailseeker, which promises to be the Outback to the Solterra’s Impreza when it comes out in 2026. Now we can add a new member to the lineup. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is… Continue reading Subaru’s new Uncharted EV looks like an undercover Toyota C-HR
Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables
Anker’s latest desktop charger has two USB-C cables that disappear when not in use. | Image: Anker The current trend in USB chargers isn’t adding more power or ports, it’s integrating charging cables that disappear when not in use. Anker was one of the first companies to release a charger with a built-in retractable USB-C… Continue reading Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables
Waymo responds to Tesla’s dick joke with a bigger Austin robotaxi map
I guess we’re measuring robotaxi service areas now? I guess we’re measuring robotaxi service areas now? Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Earlier this week, Elon Musk posted an… Continue reading Waymo responds to Tesla’s dick joke with a bigger Austin robotaxi map
Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects
‘Rumble, rumble, rumble, WHOOOOOOSH, *fiery launch noises*.’ ‘Rumble, rumble, rumble, WHOOOOOOSH, *fiery launch noises*.’ Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Adobe is launching new generative AI filmmaking tools that provide fun ways to create sound effects… Continue reading Adobe’s new AI tool turns silly noises into realistic audio effects
Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal
The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. The companies plan to launch 20,000 robotaxis in the US over the next six years, starting with the first city in 2026. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience… Continue reading Uber to invest in Lucid and Nuro in massive robotaxi deal
Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving
You’ll be able to let everyone at work know you’re working really hard while driving along. You’ll be able to let everyone at work know you’re working really hard while driving along. Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving
GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage
The batteries will be made in the US and utilize materials from old EV batteries, the companies said. The batteries will be made in the US and utilize materials from old EV batteries, the companies said. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His… Continue reading GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage
Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up
The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up