A Tesla engineer has accused Tesla of threatening her team with deportation after bringing up a brake safety issue with CEO Elon Musk in 2014. Balan was fired after informing Musk that she was worried floor carpets could curl up underneath the pedals in Model S vehicles, she says, in a major braking safety hazard.… Continue reading Former Tesla Engineer Says Elon Musk Threatened to Deport Her Team for Pointing Out a Problem With the Brakes
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CATL’s new EV battery blows BYD’s speediest-charging cells out of the water
The new battery can add over 300 miles of range in five minutes. The new battery can add over 300 miles of range in five minutes. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and… Continue reading CATL’s new EV battery blows BYD’s speediest-charging cells out of the water
Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification
Starting today, Bluesky is rolling out a new verification system, complete with the familiar blue check marks popularized by Twitter. The social platform, which has experienced rapid growth since it opened to the public in early 2024, formerly relied on an unconventional self-verification system where users could “authenticate” themselves by including custom domains in their… Continue reading Bluesky Is Rolling Out Official Verification
The Best Shapewear (2025): Bodysuits, Briefs, and More
I usually wear a 10 or 12 pant size, and during my initial testing period I gained muscle and lost weight. I wore every piece at least twice, both around the house and out and about running errands or attending events. I made sure to bend over, stretch, squat, use the bathroom, sit down, walk… Continue reading The Best Shapewear (2025): Bodysuits, Briefs, and More
Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds Review: Smaller Size, Better Sound
Technics is no slouch in the feature department, and the latest pair offers just about every modern feature you could want. You’ll find all the basics like auto-pause sensors, a multiband EQ, Google Fast Pair, and an Earbuds Finder, with customization available in the Technics app. In fact, virtually everything is customizable for an almost… Continue reading Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds Review: Smaller Size, Better Sound
Kia’s face-lifted EV6 is a bit pricier for 2025
It’s up to $2,280 more expensive than the 2024 Kia EV6. It’s up to $2,280 more expensive than the 2024 Kia EV6. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Kia’s most… Continue reading Kia’s face-lifted EV6 is a bit pricier for 2025
Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months
Tesla is pushing back the promised launch of a more affordable EV by months, according to a report from Reuters. The new model, which is supposedly a very stripped-down Model Y, was supposed to debut in the first half of this year but now might not come until late 2025 or early 2026, states the… Continue reading Tesla reportedly delays launch of new low-cost model by months
Forget messy superglue, this stuff uses UV light – and it’s just as strong
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Whether due to being dropped, misused, or aged, broken plastics are a fact of life these days. My weapon of choice in the war against waste and sending things to the landfill has been cyanoacrylate adhesive — this stuff goes by many names, such as Krazy Glue,… Continue reading Forget messy superglue, this stuff uses UV light – and it’s just as strong
I tested Eufy’s robot mower with no boundary wire – and here’s who will love it
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy E15 Robot Mower for yards up to 0.2 acres is available for $1,600, while the Eufy E18 covers up to 0.3 acres and costs $2,000 This robot mower doesn’t require boundary wires or an RTK antenna for setup, instead using visual recognition, AI algorithms, and 3D sensors to distinguish the… Continue reading I tested Eufy’s robot mower with no boundary wire – and here’s who will love it
Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam
Scammers are exploiting Google and PayPal’s tools to create fake emails that pass security checks. Scammers are exploiting Google and PayPal’s tools to create fake emails that pass security checks. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in… Continue reading Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam