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Audi introduces Q8 e-tron EVs as its top-of-the-line electric SUV
German luxury automaker Audi continues to grow its all-electric family of e-tron vehicles by announcing two new models, complete with multiple variations. Today, Audi launches its Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron as a representation of the automaker’s new badge and its top-tier model across its electric SUV and crossover offerings. Learn more below. Audi’s… Continue reading Audi introduces Q8 e-tron EVs as its top-of-the-line electric SUV
Tesla to allow salvaged vehicles back on Supercharger network
Good news for Tesla tinkerers with salvaged vehicles. Tesla is establishing a process to allow them back on the Supercharger network – something that has been a big issue for them over the last few years. In 2020, Tesla blocked access to Supercharging and third-party fast-charging to all salvaged vehicles. It was a big blow… Continue reading Tesla to allow salvaged vehicles back on Supercharger network
Tesla, Zoom announce team-up for in-car video conferencing
Tesla and Zoom have announced that they are officially teaming up to bring video conferencing inside Tesla vehicles. Over the last few years, Tesla has invested heavily in features that are aimed to be useful for the in-car experience when its vehicles become self-driving. I am talking about in-car video games and Tesla Theater, which… Continue reading Tesla, Zoom announce team-up for in-car video conferencing
Tesla is building a ‘unique new R&D facility’ in Detroit’s backyard
Tesla is reportedly building a new “unique EV research, testing, repair, and maintenance facility” in Detroit’s backyard, but it sounds like it could simply be a collision center. According to a report in Crain’s Detroit Business journal, Tesla has just received approval from Southfield, a town in the suburbs of Detroit, to build a “unique”… Continue reading Tesla is building a ‘unique new R&D facility’ in Detroit’s backyard
The Pixel Watch calorie bug is a reminder of why ‘accuracy’ isn’t everything
/ Chasing accurate calorie burn on wearables is a wild goose chase. Instead, you should focus more on how consistent the data is. Calorie data can only ever be a very rough estimate. Like many other first-gen devices, the Google Pixel Watch has a lot of quirks. So far, early users have reported that the… Continue reading The Pixel Watch calorie bug is a reminder of why ‘accuracy’ isn’t everything
Another affordable EV is suddenly not very affordable anymore
/ The 2023 Kia EV6 will start at $49,795, including a $1,295 destination charge, which is over $7,000 more than the 2022 model. It’s the latest EV to get a significant price hike. Say it with me now: EV prices are going in the wrong direction. Image: Kia America Kia America just announced the 2023… Continue reading Another affordable EV is suddenly not very affordable anymore
Sports Story launches on the Switch next month
/ In today’s Indie World Showcase, Nintendo showed off an impressive list of indie games coming to the console, including the long-awaited sequel to Golf Story and Polygon’s 2021 game of the year, Inscryption. Image: Nintendo Nintendo held its fall Indie World Showcase today showing off a number of titles primed to hit the Switch… Continue reading Sports Story launches on the Switch next month
Facebook Is Laying Off 11 THOUSAND Employees
“I got this wrong,” Zuckerberg said, “and I take responsibility for that.” Letting Go It’s not a great day over at Meta-formerly-Facebook, where 11,000 people — that’s approximately the population of the island nation of Tuvalu — just learned that they’re out of a job as CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces mass layoffs. “I’ve decided to… Continue reading Facebook Is Laying Off 11 THOUSAND Employees
MSN Ran a Story About Grimes and Elon Musk That’s Completely Fake
This is a terrible look. Actual Fake News If you caught that MSN story alleging that Grimes took to Twitter on Oct 31 to publicly ask ex-boyfriend Elon Musk to pay child support, uncatch it. It may have waded its way to the top of the Google Newscharts, but it’s complete and total BS. The article,… Continue reading MSN Ran a Story About Grimes and Elon Musk That’s Completely Fake