Samsung is fixing a long-standing OLED monitor problem, and even rival brands are on board

Samsung has introduced a new QuantumBlack film for QD-OLED monitors that reduces reflections adn helps maintain deep blacks in bright environments.

Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 might be a hair thicker than last year’s version
Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 might be a hair thicker than last year’s version

While most flagship phones have been steadily getting slimmer over recent years, the upcoming 2026 version of the Motorola Razr Ultra could end up being a bit chunkier than its predecessor. Leaked measurements of the phone shared by XpertPick and OnLeaks on Thursday show that it will be slightly thicker than the 2025 version, about […]

New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels
New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels

The US electric vehicle market has split into two diverging realities. New EV sales cratered 28% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to just 212,600 units, according to new data from Cox Automotive — but used EV sales surged 12% to 93,500 units, with prices now …

Hyundai’s new electric SUV looks like a twin to the Kia EV2 [Video]
Hyundai’s new electric SUV looks like a twin to the Kia EV2 [Video]

Hyundai is testing a new compact electric SUV that looks nearly identical to the Kia EV2. The new EV was spotted charging in public ahead of its upcoming debut.

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Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker
Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker

According to the Volkswagen Group, its joint venture with Rivian has achieved a key milestone by completing winter testing of Rivian’s technology in VW vehicles. As a result, the milestone unlocks an additional $1 billion in investment from Volkswagen …

Sony announces price hikes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal

Sony has increased prices for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures.

Wheel-E Podcast: New Super73s, Heybike Villain, more
Wheel-E Podcast: New Super73s, Heybike Villain, 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 electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus com…

Does solar work in winter? One Canadian homeowner shares their experience
Does solar work in winter? One Canadian homeowner shares their experience

Does adding a new home solar panel system makes sense in northern climates? This Canadian homeowner did just that – and after a cold, dark, and dreary winter collecting data, they’re sharing their real-world results online!

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Sony is raising PS5 prices by $100 in April
Sony is raising PS5 prices by $100 in April

Sony is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles globally starting April 2nd. In an announcement on Friday, Sony says that the standard PS5 will now cost $649.99, up from $549.99. Meanwhile, the PS5 Digital Edition now costs $599.99 instead of $499.99, and the PlayStation 5 Pro will cost $899.99 instead of $749.99. Along […]

Macbook Neo stress test shows Apple could’ve made it run cooler with a simple fix

New tests show the MacBook Neo could run cooler and faster with a simple copper plate, exposing the limits of its fanless design.