The 5 best electric toothbrushes of 2022

Choosing the best electric toothbrush for your needs is somewhat subjective, but there are some factors that benefit nearly everyone. A toothbrush that is easy to use, charges well or has a long-lasting battery, and is equipped with convenient features like variable speeds can help you get the best possible cleaned teeth without discomfort.  What’s… Continue reading The 5 best electric toothbrushes of 2022

The 5 best Amazon Prime alternatives in 2022

Earlier this year, we saw Amazon’s stock soar 17% after reporting its quarterly earnings and, with it, the North American price for Prime membership. Previously costing $119 for an annual subscription (or $12.99 per month), new Prime users will now pay $139 yearly, and existing users’ rates will see an increase on March 25.  While… Continue reading The 5 best Amazon Prime alternatives in 2022

Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?

Japanese automaker Toyota continues to delve deeper into a Bizarro-mirrored universe in which it actually (sort of) behaves like an EV automaker. Following news earlier this week in which the EV laggards laid out an $5.6 billion investment plan to build batteries, Toyota is already making moves to convert two engine and powertrain plants near… Continue reading Toyota will convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries – is it finally coming around to EVs?

GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning

General Motors’ self-driving rideshare service Cruise announced that it has recalled 80 of its electric robotaxis in order to update their software following an accident in June that injured two people. The NHTSA stated that the software issue caused the self-driving Cruise vehicles to “incorrectly predict” oncoming vehicle’s paths, adding risk for collisions. Cruise is… Continue reading GM’s Cruise recalls 80 self-driving EVs citing collision risks when turning

Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally

Audi’s electric rally car, the RS Q e-tron, is back and better than ever. After defeating its counterparts in only its second Dakar Rally appearance, Audi’s EV rally car is reemerging, this time with an enhanced face-lift and new performance upgrades. Meet the all-new Audi RS Q e-tron E2. The electric RS Q e-tron’s first… Continue reading Audi premiering enhanced RS Q e-tron E2 EV prototype at 2022 Morocco Rally

Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW

Tesla’s virtual power plant in California is growing at a fast pace with more Powerwall owners joining. It can now output up to 50 MW. Tesla Virtual Power Plant We have seen Tesla putting a lot of effort into virtual power plants lately. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems – like… Continue reading Tesla virtual power plant is rocketing up, reaches 50 MW

Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up

Tesla is looking to hire “high volume” recruiters to operate in Quebec, Canada, as rumors that the automaker is looking to establish a factory in the region are ramping up. Tesla Canada Factory Over the past few months, we have been reporting on evidence that Tesla has been looking at a potential location in Canada… Continue reading Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up

The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)

Buying an iPad should be simple. You just get whatever’s new, right? If only. Apple sells four main iPad models, each with its own strengths. In addition, a growing number of older iPads are floating around the eBays of the world. Since all of these devices look pretty much the same, it’s important to know… Continue reading The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)

TikTok Users Were Vulnerable to a Single-Click Attack

Microsoft said on August 31 that it recently identified a vulnerability in TikTok’s Android app that could allow attackers to hijack accounts when users did nothing more than click on a single errant link. The software maker said it notified TikTok of the vulnerability in February and that the China-based social media company has since… Continue reading TikTok Users Were Vulnerable to a Single-Click Attack

Could Climate Change Alter the Length of the Day?

Let’s consider an example with an imaginary planet. In this solar system, the planet completes one orbit around its sun in 8.6 solar days, instead of 365 days, as the Earth does. (I’m using a shorter year because it magnifies the difference between solar and stellar days, so you can see it more easily.) Here… Continue reading Could Climate Change Alter the Length of the Day?