Mercedes has a very clear plan. Its EQ lineup will continue to grow as it works towards parity with its gas vehicles, and the automaker will eventually transform its consumer cars to those running on electrons. The latest part of that scheme is the EQE SUV, the larger, taller version of the EQE sedan. Both… Continue reading Mercedes EQE SUV first drive: Big luxury in a smaller SUV
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Tidal’s listening party feature is now widely available
You can only DJ for fellow paid subscribers, however. After some testing, Tidal’s DJ feature is officially available. Now called Live, the option lets HiFi and HiFi Plus subscribers share what they’re playing in real-time with other paying members. Once you start, you just have to share links with others who want to tune in.… Continue reading Tidal’s listening party feature is now widely available
Facebook Messenger now lets you play multiplayer games during video calls
Available titles include ‘Words with Friends’, ‘Exploding Kittens’ and a dozen more. Facebook just announced it is implementing multiplayer games into the video call feature within Messenger. This functionality allows you to converse with friends and family as you kick their booty in 14 currently-available titles. Trash talk is back, baby! The video call gaming… Continue reading Facebook Messenger now lets you play multiplayer games during video calls
Amazon lays off more than 100 employees across its gaming divisions
The layoffs include people at Amazon Games in San Diego. Amazon’s ongoing layoffs now include those more directly involved in game production. The company has provided an internal memo from gaming VP Christoph Hartmann (originally shared by Bloomberg) announcing layoffs of “just over” 100 employees across gaming divisions that include Prime Gaming, Game Growth and… Continue reading Amazon lays off more than 100 employees across its gaming divisions
Overwatch’s new support hero, Lifeweaver, arrives on April 11th
You’ll be able to play the new character for free for a limited time. If the dark, serious tone of Overwatch 2 Season 2’s Ramattra wasn’t your style, the game’s latest hero might be a breath of fresh air. Meet Lifeweaver, a Thai scientist with long, flowing hair, an elegant sense of style and an… Continue reading Overwatch’s new support hero, Lifeweaver, arrives on April 11th
Tesla is disrupting the car battery industry
What is included in my trial? During your trial you will have complete digital access to FT.com with everything in both of our Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages. Standard Digital includes access to a wealth of global news, analysis and expert opinion. Premium Digital includes access to our premier business column, Lex, as well… Continue reading Tesla is disrupting the car battery industry
From the archive: on this day in 1942
As the war machine grew ever hungrier and merchant shipping ever harder, petrol became an extremely important yet very scarce commodity in Britain. Fortunately, the government had foreseen such a dire scenario as early as 1937 and thus initiated trials of an alternative method of vehicle propulsion: producer gas. This fuel was made by burning… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1942
Autocar magazine 5 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar magazine, we’ve got the lowdown on three crucial electric cars that will change Volkswagen’s EV strategy, drive the new BMW M2, and visit the Isle of Wight to bid a sad farewell to the Audi TT. News Volkswagen is preparing to launch three electric SUVs that will fall under its revised ID model… Continue reading Autocar magazine 5 April: on sale now
Mercedes EQE SUV
The flat floor combines with the long wheelbase to give a good deal of accommodation, particularly in the rear, with passengers enjoying lots of leg, head and shoulder room. At 520 litres, the boot is 90 litres down on the EQS SUV’s, although an adjustable rear backrest can be set more upright to liberate an… Continue reading Mercedes EQE SUV
New 2023 Mini Countryman EV: every detail and first ride
The third iteration of the Mini‘s SUV, the Countryman, is set to grow considerably when it moves to a third generation next year. It thus makes room for the slightly smaller new Aceman crossover and caters for Mini owners with growing families. Twinned with the BMW X1, the new Mini Countryman will go on sale in February 2024,… Continue reading New 2023 Mini Countryman EV: every detail and first ride