Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory could produce EVs as soon as November
Tesla's long-in-the-making German Gigafactory is close to manufacturing its first electric cars. As Bloombergreports, company chief Elon Musk told those at an October 9th event that the Berlin-area...
View ArticleFaceTime calls finally seem to be working in the UAE
FaceTime hasn't been available in the United Arab Emirates since Apple launched the technology in 2010, but that policy might have eased — at least for a brief while. The APreports FaceTime calls were...
View ArticlePioneering astronaut Sally Ride will appear on a limited-run US quarter
It's not just countries like Canada paying tribute to space exploration on their currency. The US Mint has unveiled the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program, and one of them features the...
View ArticleBlue Origin delays William Shatner's spaceflight to October 13th
You'll have to wait ever-so-slightly longer to see Star Trek actor William Shatner head to space. Blue Origin has delayed Shatner's launch aboard NS-18 by a day to October 13th at 9:30AM Eastern...
View Article'Pixel Pass' might be Google's answer to the Apple One bundle
Google's Pixel 6 might be notable for how you buy it, not just what it offers. Tech news veteran M. Brandon Lee claims to have leaked details of a "Pixel Pass" subscription that would bundle phone...
View ArticleInstagram will encourage teens to 'take a break'
Facebook is trying to mend its reputation in the wake of whisleblower Frances Haugen's testimony, and that includes promises of features lessening the potential harm for teens. CNN and Reuters report...
View ArticleGogoro launches its battery-swapping tech in China
Gogoro has announced that its hot-swappable battery technology has arrived China and will be compatible with two local scooter brands so far. It's the company's first large-scale expansion, after...
View ArticleApple's AirPods Max headphones are $100 off at Amazon
With excellent sound, solid ANC and good battery life, Apple's AirPods Max headphones have a lot going for them. If you've been eyeing a pair but find the $549 price hard to swallow, take note. Amazon...
View ArticleFord's Mach-E GT is an American muscle car for the 21st century
Sunlight filters down through towering pines, dappling the “grabber blue” skin of my Ford Mach-E GT as it gallops along Highway 1, heedless trivialities like “defensive driving technique” and “speed...
View ArticleAmazon one-day sale takes up to 52 percent off WD and SanDisk storage
If you're looking for a storage bump on your camera, PC, smartphone or Switch console, Amazon is featuring SanDisk and WD storage as its Deal of the Day. You can boost your phone, tablet or Switch...
View ArticleThe Morning After: Google might offer a Pixel Phone subscription bundle
Are you ready for another Pixel phone? After Apple’s iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy devices (both folding and, er, static), Google’s homegrown phones are probably the third most interesting family of...
View ArticleSony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds drop to an all-time low of $128
Even after two years, Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds are among the best you can buy in terms of sound quality and active noise cancellation. If the regular $200 price has been holding you back, you...
View ArticleApple's MacBook Air M1 returns to record low of $850 at Amazon
Apple's MacBook Air M1 combines power and portability into a sleek package, making it one of the best laptops we've tried for most people. It normally starts at $999, but Amazon has, once again,...
View Article'Forza Horizon 5' hands-on: A Ford Bronco fever dream in the desert
Bronco. Every. Time.This has been my motto while playing the preview build of Forza Horizon 5, the latest iteration of Playground Games’ open-world racing series. Horizon is the chill, microdosing...
View ArticleSpongebob Squarepants is now an Xbox Series X
Gaze, if you will, upon the Xbox Series X. Aaron Souppouris / EngadgetIt is a black video game console, with aggressively square edges. Its design connotes "serious video gaming." This is a video game...
View ArticleGoogle TV is adding multi-user support and an improved ambient mode
Google TV is about to make it easier for everyone in your household to maintain their own watchlists. If you already use the platform, you may know that more than one person can sign in with their...
View ArticleGM begins replacing recalled Chevy Bolt batteries
Following multiple production delays, the latest Chevy Bolt EV recall is officially underway. Per Ars Technica, GM has started replacing the battery packs of affected vehicles. The automaker is...
View ArticleCalifornia could ban gas-powered generators and mowers by 2024
California could ban sales of some gas-powered devices, including lawn equipment, generators and pressure washers. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law over the weekend that orders regulators to prohibit...
View ArticleFacebook’s Audio hub for podcasts, live chats and more is now live
Facebook has been making a big push into audio over the past several months. Now, it's bringing those features together. Users can access an Audio hub in Facebook's mobile app, from which they can...
View ArticleRoving bands of Ford ‘Charge Angels’ will repair EV charging stations
With the F-150 Lightning set to debut early next year, Ford plans to employ a group of “Charge Angels” to ensure owners of its EVs can find reliable charging when they need it. In an interview with...
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