Electric leisure boat startup Navier has managed to bring its concept hydrofoiling watercraft into reality, and has opened pre-orders — if you happen to have a few hundred grand laying around. It may not be affordable, but it’s not like the other 30-foot boats you can order are a bargain either. At least this one… Continue reading Navier’s 30-foot hydrofoiling electric boat hits the water and prepares for production
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Honda unveils $7,300 light electric van to meet the high demand for commercial EVs
An electric vehicle for around $7,300? You heard that right. Honda announced today a new light commercial electric van set to launch in spring 2024 that’s ideal for both personal and business use. Honda unveils electric “N-VAN” light commercial van With a starting price of 1 million yen, which currently amounts to about $7,300, Honda’s… Continue reading Honda unveils $7,300 light electric van to meet the high demand for commercial EVs
GM striving to double L2 chargers through its community program, with 1K dealers enrolled
General Motors revealed Wednesday almost 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled in its Dealer Community Charging Program so far. GM says it intends to nearly double the availability of Level 2 (L2) EV charging in the US and Canada, with plans to add up to 40,000 chargers in underserved communities where infrastructure is currently limited. GM… Continue reading GM striving to double L2 chargers through its community program, with 1K dealers enrolled
Tesla on self-driving claims: ‘failure to realize long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud’
Tesla defended itself in a lawsuit over its self-driving claims brought by a customer by saying that “mere failure to realize a long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud.” In September, we reported on a Tesla owner filing a class-action lawsuit against Tesla over “allegedly misleading the public regarding its Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving… Continue reading Tesla on self-driving claims: ‘failure to realize long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud’
Outlet claims Tesla China president will replace Elon Musk as CEO right after losing fake news case
In a truly bizarre situation, media outlet Pingwest claims that Tesla has decided to replace Elon Musk as CEO with Tom Zhu, president of Tesla China, right after losing a lawsuit over fake news against Tesla. Pingwest is a Chinese tech publication with a decent-size following on social media and dozens of employees, according to… Continue reading Outlet claims Tesla China president will replace Elon Musk as CEO right after losing fake news case
Rejoice, nerds: you can finally stay in a genuine Hobbit hole through Airbnb
/ Yes, that’d be on the actual Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. This isn’t some unofficial recreation — overnight bookings are available for the genuine Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand for the first time ever.Image: Larnie Nicolson / Airbnb In… Continue reading Rejoice, nerds: you can finally stay in a genuine Hobbit hole through Airbnb
Rick and Morty Fans Now Embarrassed by Elon Musk’s “Cringe” Cameo
“This cameo hits differently now.” Tusk, Tusk You know things are going poorly when the “Rick and Morty” stans turn against you, which is what appears to have happened over at the show’s subreddit, where fans of the adult cartoon noted in a recent thread that Elon Musk’s cameo two years ago now feels “cringe.”… Continue reading Rick and Morty Fans Now Embarrassed by Elon Musk’s “Cringe” Cameo
Twitter HQ May Sink Into Literal Filth as Its Janitors Go on Strike
Just in time for the holidays. Dirty Bird Between the chaotic Saga of the Blue Checks, unpaid bills, and mass firings followed by hasty re-hirings, you’d be forgiven for thinking that newly-anointed Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform is, in short, a giant mess. That in mind, it might only be… Continue reading Twitter HQ May Sink Into Literal Filth as Its Janitors Go on Strike
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, one of our favorite gaming laptops, is $450 off
/ The current deal price makes the Zephyrus G14 one of the best values in PC gaming. We’ve also rounded up deals today on a jumbo-size Vizio TV, Amazon Echo smart speakers, and the latest Lenovo Smart Clock. The 2022 ROG Zephyrus G14 is a bit of a looker, not to mention an excellent value.Photo… Continue reading The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, one of our favorite gaming laptops, is $450 off
Apple Kills Its Plan to Scan Your Photos for CSAM. Here’s What’s Next
In August 2021, Apple announced a plan to scan photos users stored in iCloud for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The scheme was meant to be privacy-preserving and allow the company to flag potentially problematic and abusive content without revealing anything else. But the initiative was controversial and soon drew widespread criticism from privacy and… Continue reading Apple Kills Its Plan to Scan Your Photos for CSAM. Here’s What’s Next