There’s a big trend in electric SUVs right now, and it probably isn’t what you think. It isn’t a longer range. It’s not more advanced battery construction, super-fast charging or even NACS plugs. No, the real trend in electric SUVs is being delayed. Porsche’s electric Macan took its sweet time going to production, as did… Continue reading Volvo’s EX90 SUV was (mostly) worth the wait
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Elon Musk’s Starlink will comply with the Brazil X ban after all
Update, September 3, 5:15PM ET: Starlink has reversed course on its decision to not comply with Brazil’s block of X. In a statement posted to X, the company said: “To our customers in Brazil (who may not be able to read this as a result of X being blocked by @alexandre): The Starlink team is… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Starlink will comply with the Brazil X ban after all
The X TV app is out now and yes, it really sucks
X has entered the streaming wars, sort of. Owner Elon Musk announced that the X TV app — teased earlier this year — is available now for some Amazon Fire TVs, Google TVs and some LG panels. If your TV doesn’t fit into one of those categories, don’t fret. You’re not missing anything. The short… Continue reading The X TV app is out now and yes, it really sucks
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: A grown-up, glowed-up foldable
Growing up. It’s something we all do, and devices do too. While there’s been very little innovation in mainstream smartphones lately, foldable phones have been maturing over the last few years and finally seem to be coming into their own. It’s like they’re in the young adult phase of their lives, while the conventional “candybar”… Continue reading Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: A grown-up, glowed-up foldable
Elgato’s Stream Deck Neo is 15 percent off right now
Folks who are looking to upgrade their livestreaming setup or become more productive on their PC or Mac may be interested in picking up an Elgato Stream Deck Neo. The desktop device allows you to set up all manner of commands and shortcuts that you can trigger with the press of a button. The Stream… Continue reading Elgato’s Stream Deck Neo is 15 percent off right now
Android 15 is now here a month later than expected
We’re used to hearing about new Android versions during Google Pixel smartphone launch events, but Android 15’s source code is finally out at the Android Open Source Project. It was strangely missing from the Google Pixel launch event last month, but it’s better late than never. Check out the go-live link from the developers here.… Continue reading Android 15 is now here a month later than expected
Android’s Earthquake Alert System expands to the entire US
Google is expanding Android Earthquake Alerts to the entire US and six territories. The feature first launched in 2020, using the United States Geological Survey (USGS) ShakeAlert system to send warnings in California, Washington, and Oregon. The expansion will use built-in accelerometers — a tool that senses vibrations — in Android phones to issue early… Continue reading Android’s Earthquake Alert System expands to the entire US
Until Dawn remake studio lays off staffers before the game’s even out
The studio behind the upcoming PlayStation 5 and PC remaster of the PlayStation 4 survivor horror game Until Dawn has let go some of its staffers just a month before its release on October 4. Eurogamer reported the unfortunate news on Sunday, and Ballistic Moon confirmed the layoffs in a statement posted on its LinkedIn… Continue reading Until Dawn remake studio lays off staffers before the game’s even out
MLB’s virtual ballpark returns for four regular-season games in September
Major League Baseball’s virtual ballpark is back. Like a metaverse experience for traditional (non-VR) devices, it lets you watch actual games as they’re happening in real time, albeit recreated in a 3D environment. MLB will host interactive watch parties in the environment for select games each Wednesday in September. Like a baseball-centric take on Second… Continue reading MLB’s virtual ballpark returns for four regular-season games in September
Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones
Luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen is know for its high-end design and equally exorbitant prices. Typically the company’s earbuds and headphones are more expensive than most competitors, but not astronomically so. That’s changed with the company’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones though. Following the $999 Beoplay H95, B&O has announced the Beoplay H100 that will cost… Continue reading Bang & Olufsen debuts the $1,549 Beoplay H100 headphones