Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt
Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt

Tesla China has denied a Reuters report claiming the automaker is developing a new compact electric SUV. The denial comes just one day after we reported on the original Reuters exclusive citing four sources.

The denial was reported by Chinese financ…

You don’t want to trust Meta’s new Muse Spark AI with health advice

Meta’s new Muse Spark AI encourages users to upload health data but still produces unreliable and potentially harmful advice.

Tesla adds China’s Sunwoda as fifth global EV battery supplier amid margin pressure
Tesla adds China’s Sunwoda as fifth global EV battery supplier amid margin pressure

Tesla has added Sunwoda (also known as Xinwangda) as its fifth global power battery cell supplier, with LFP cells already shipping on Shanghai-built vehicles destined for export markets.

The move continues Tesla’s aggressive push to diversify its ba…

Wheel-E Podcast: Wooden e-bikes, DJI motors, new laws, more
Wheel-E Podcast: Wooden e-bikes, DJI motors, new laws, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Esel, Specialized, and Radio Flyer, a pair of new d…

Oshkosh ground support robots take on air travel’s hidden costs
Oshkosh ground support robots take on air travel’s hidden costs

The war in Iran continues to ratchet up fuel prices, and that doesn’t just make it more expensive to drive – it’s getting more expensive to fly, too. What many don’t realize is that a significant share of an airline’s operating costs are tied to ground…

Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses
Snap is sticking with Qualcomm for its next AR glasses

Snap’s upcoming consumer AR glasses are still set to launch sometime this year, and they’ll be powered by a Snapdragon XR chip from Qualcomm, according to an announcement of a “multi-year strategic agreement” between the companies. Snap has been working on smart glasses for a decade, with the first model of its camera-equipped Spectacles glasses […]

Gen Z’s love-hate relationship with AI
Gen Z’s love-hate relationship with AI

Gen Z is increasingly disillusioned with AI – just not enough to stop using it. A new Gallup report released this week, based on responses from nearly 1,600 people ages 14 to 29 across the US, suggests the hype is wearing off for the digital-native generation as AI becomes more embedded in school and work. […]

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Royal Enfield’s launches first electric motorcycle and finally reveals its price
Royal Enfield’s launches first electric motorcycle and finally reveals its price

Royal Enfield has officially launched its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, marking a major milestone for one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands as it steps into the electric era.

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Esel launches eye-catching wooden e-bike designed for urban commuters with style
Esel launches eye-catching wooden e-bike designed for urban commuters with style

There are plenty of e-bikes that focus on performance. Plenty that focus on tech. And plenty that lean into affordability.

But every now and then, a bike comes along that feels more like a piece of art than a machine.

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