Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout
Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout

Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a conventional site.

Tesla’s charging team says the goal is now to pre-assemble every Supercharger …

Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images]
Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images]

Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 GTI, a new electric hot hatch that’s more powerful than the Golf GTI. It’s VW’s most powerful GTI ever.

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Rivian’s ALSO e-bikes are finally hitting the road – but not for frustrated customers
Rivian’s ALSO e-bikes are finally hitting the road – but not for frustrated customers

Rivian spin-off ALSO is finally getting its futuristic TM-B electric bikes out across the United States.

Unfortunately for the customers who ordered them nearly a year ago, those bikes aren’t headed to their garages. They’re headed on tour.

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Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses

Meta may be ready to reveal a new pair of smart glasses with no camera at all, amid a PR crisis for the company caused by the video recording capabilities of its flagship smart glasses. A new report from The Information claims the camera-free glasses, codenamed Luna, could be revealed as soon as the Meta […]

The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign

Nearly two years after the last update to Boox’s smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending on how you plan to use it. While the Palma 2 launched in 2024 for $279.99, […]

The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization
The EOS R8 Mark II is Canon’s lightest full-frame camera with stabilization

Canon announced the second-generation of its EOS R8 with a new retro-inspired redesign and the addition of in-body stabilization. That feature was one of the most notable omissions from the original R8 that launched in 2023 as a smaller, cheaper, and more accessible alternative to the Canon R6 Mark II for photographers wanting a larger […]

AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll

Poll data released Tuesday by The New York Times and Siena University confirms what we’ve already been seeing, and what politicians are responding to – AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular. Asked if they support or oppose the construction of data centers to power AI tech, 61 percent of the 1,503 likely voters surveyed […]

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s still a great deal
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s still a great deal

Hyundai’s electric SUV is still one of the most affordable EVs available, starting at $35,000. The IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s hard to pass up with 0% APR financing or up to a $5,000 discount.

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NHTSA orders Tesla to prove its Cybercab is legal to sell, under oath
NHTSA orders Tesla to prove its Cybercab is legal to sell, under oath

NHTSA has ordered Tesla to prove that its Cybercab is even legal to sell. The agency issued a formal Special Order on September 10 demanding that the company show, under oath, how a vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors complies wit…

Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th

It’s been more than two years since the last major Windows event, so Microsoft is heading to San Francisco next month to outline the future of Windows and Surface devices. At an event on October 7th, the company says it will host a “conversation on how local AI will shape the next chapter of the […]