Tesla did not respond to requests for comment. The internal dynamics and NVH—noise, vibration and harshness—report leaked to Handelsblatt contains test results measuring the performance of the alpha version of the Cybertruck against projections made using computer-aided design (CAD) simulations, and against internal benchmarks. In summary, it presents a picture of a prototype vehicle that’s leaky,… Continue reading A Leaked Tesla Report Shows the Cybertruck Had Basic Design Flaws
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The Age of Flames Reaches the US East Coast
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has engulfed the East Coast, cloaking cities in a hazy smog and putting some 100 million people under air quality alerts. More than 400 fires are burning in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario, and half are uncontrolled. New York City became home to the worst air quality in the world. Philadelphia… Continue reading The Age of Flames Reaches the US East Coast
The 21 Best iPad Accessories (2023): Cases, Keyboards, Chargers, and Hubs
If you prefer a standard dongle-style hub or just something that doesn’t have an integrated stand, here are a few other options I’ve tested and like. Read our Best USB Hubs and Docks guide for more recommendations. Twelve South StayGo Mini USB-C Hub for $60: This tiny USB-C hub might be all you need, and… Continue reading The 21 Best iPad Accessories (2023): Cases, Keyboards, Chargers, and Hubs
Coinbase and Binance Lawsuits Put Crypto on Ice
For the second time in 24 hours, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued a major cryptocurrency exchange. Yesterday, the regulator filed charges against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, with accusations of manipulative trading practices, mishandling customer assets, and failures of corporate control. Today, the SEC followed up with a suit against the Nasdaq-listed exchange… Continue reading Coinbase and Binance Lawsuits Put Crypto on Ice
Drybar Straight Shot Blow-Drying Flat Iron Review: Time Saver
Drybar says the hair tool is good for wavy, curly, straight, and all hair types. But I’d say “all hair types” is a stretch. I have Type 2 hair—wavy, fine, frizzy, and coarse—which fits the type this tool is designed for. But it gives me more of a voluminous blowout than pin-straight hair, despite being… Continue reading Drybar Straight Shot Blow-Drying Flat Iron Review: Time Saver
Apple Vision Pro Hands On: The Opposite of Disappearing
The battery pack. Photograph: Philip Pacheco/Getty Images I assumed this external battery pack meant the headset itself would feel as light as a feather, but it still felt hefty. Once I adjusted both a bigger backstrap and the top soft strap, I went through another calibration process, which concluded with an audible chime of approval.… Continue reading Apple Vision Pro Hands On: The Opposite of Disappearing
Apple Expands Its On-Device Nudity Detection to Combat CSAM
In December, Apple announced that it was killing a controversial iCloud photo-scanning tool the company had devised to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in what it said was a privacy-preserving way. Apple then said that its anti-CSAM efforts would instead center around its “Communication Safety” features for children, initially announced in August 2021. And… Continue reading Apple Expands Its On-Device Nudity Detection to Combat CSAM
SEC’s ‘Scathing’ Charges Against Binance Deal a Big Blow to US Crypto
It’s no secret that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has been investigating Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange—which has no head office or formal address but processes $12 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions per day. But the charge sheet filed today by the SEC in the District of Columbia contains a list of 13 alleged violations of securities laws,… Continue reading SEC’s ‘Scathing’ Charges Against Binance Deal a Big Blow to US Crypto
Smartphone Giveaway: Samsung Galaxy S23 and Two Speck Cases
Samsung makes some of the best Android phones around, and the Galaxy S23 is one of our favorites. Good news! We’re giving a 256-gigabyte model away, along with two cases from Speck (usually worth around $940). The Galaxy S23 does not come with a phone plan, so you’ll need to supply your own. The Galaxy… Continue reading Smartphone Giveaway: Samsung Galaxy S23 and Two Speck Cases
Hacks Against Ukraine’s Emergency Response Services Rise During Bombings
internet infrastructure company Cloudflare has offered the free web security service Project Galileo for nearly a decade, giving human rights and public interest organizations around the world access to defenses against DDoS attacks and other common online hacking techniques. More than 2,271 websites in 111 countries now use the service, including 81 Ukrainian organizations, the… Continue reading Hacks Against Ukraine’s Emergency Response Services Rise During Bombings