Cybertruck Sales Are Dead in the Water

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for Tesla’s Cybertruck, sales for the controversial pickup truck are circling the drain after dropping off a cliff. In numbers, the Elon Musk-owned automaker sold just 4,306 Cybertrucks in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book —… Continue reading Cybertruck Sales Are Dead in the Water

Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand Review: Grow Your Own

Upon receiving the Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand in the mail, I did not expect that I’d be enjoying some tea before I’d even unwrapped all the parts. “Is that … Zooey Deschanel? With a Dollar Tree Property Brother?” my husband asked, peering over my shoulder as I unpacked various tubes and parts. And indeed, among… Continue reading Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand Review: Grow Your Own

Roborock Saros Z70 Review: OmniGrip Doesn’t Quite Work

I spent a few weeks lying in wait around my house, stalking it. My poor OmniGrip got into trouble all the time. I spent a morning wrestling the arm out of our freestanding toilet paper holder in the bathroom. It pulled all the kitchen towels off the rack. The emergency stop button (and the child… Continue reading Roborock Saros Z70 Review: OmniGrip Doesn’t Quite Work

OpenAI, Thinking Machines Lab, and the built-in chaos of a $2B seed round

OpenAI’s former chief technology officer, Mira Murati, just raised one of the largest seed rounds in history. Murati secured $2 billion in that seed round for Thinking Machines Lab — a startup so early, it hasn’t even revealed what it’s working on yet. The move is raising eyebrows across Silicon Valley, and it’s only the… Continue reading OpenAI, Thinking Machines Lab, and the built-in chaos of a $2B seed round

SIAM Conclave Explores Sustainable Strategies for Automotive Logistics

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised the 11th edition of its Automotive Logistics Conclave in New Delhi, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and logistics professionals to explore ways to enhance efficiencies in the sector. Held under the theme “Enhancing Efficiencies in Automotive Logistics,” the event focused on agility, resilience, and sustainability across the… Continue reading SIAM Conclave Explores Sustainable Strategies for Automotive Logistics

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

Wheels India bets big on exports biz; makes inroads in construction, tractor segments

I inspect a truck wheel with a digital caliper, ensuring quality on our automated production line. European expansion is underway. Wheels India Ltd, a leading manufacturer of wheels for trucks, agricultural tractors, and passenger vehicles, is betting big on its exports business and has made inroads in the construction and tractor segments, a top official… Continue reading Wheels India bets big on exports biz; makes inroads in construction, tractor segments

Everta aims to locally produce 3k DC chargers annually by 2027

I observe the construction of a modern EV charging station in Karnataka. Advanced robotics assemble DC fast chargers amidst the bustling activity. EV charger manufacturing firm Everta on Thursday announced its plans to manufacture 3,000 DC chargers annually by 2027. The Mumbai-based firm, which is in the process of investing around ₹150 crore in its… Continue reading Everta aims to locally produce 3k DC chargers annually by 2027

China quietly issues 2025 rare earth mining quotas, sources say

The increasing reliance on EVs has led many global automakers to seek local alternatives for sourcing these critical materials to reduce risks associated with supply chain disruptions. China has quietly issued its first 2025 rare earth mining and smelting quotas without the typical public statement, sources with knowledge of the matter said this week, another… Continue reading China quietly issues 2025 rare earth mining quotas, sources say