Valve says it still plans to ship the Steam Machine in 2026
Valve says it still plans to ship the Steam Machine in 2026

A blog post from Valve on Friday initially seemed to throw cold water on the idea that the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller would arrive in 2026 at all. But Valve tells The Verge it did not mean to suggest that – and that all three pieces of hardware will indeed ship this […]

The Trump administration says it can’t process tariff refunds because of computer problems
The Trump administration says it can’t process tariff refunds because of computer problems

The US Customs and Border Protection says it currently can’t comply with an order to process billions of dollars in refunds stemming from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. In a filing on Friday, CBP executive director Brandon Lord says the agency’s digital import processing system is “not well suited to a task of this […]

Podcast: Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update
Podcast: Cybertruck price increase, BYD makes everyone look bad, and Donut Lab update

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update.

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Nintendo is suing the US government for a refund of Trump’s illegal tariffs
Nintendo is suing the US government for a refund of Trump’s illegal tariffs

Nintendo of America is suing the US government over President Trump’s tariffs and is demanding a “prompt refund, with interest” of any duties that it has paid, according to a complaint filed in the US Court of International Trade, as reported previously by Aftermath. The Supreme Court ruled last month that Trump’s use of the […]

You can’t see this tiny sensor with your eyes, but it can solve processor heating woes

Researchers developed a super tiny thermometer that sits directly on a chip could monitor temperature changes and potentially improve processor performance.
The post You can’t see this tiny sensor with your eyes, but it can solve processor heatin…

Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 power station new exclusive $499 low, Tenways Wayfarer e-bike gets $666 savings to $1,899 low, Anker, more
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 power station new exclusive $499 low, Tenways Wayfarer e-bike gets $666 savings to $1,899 low, Anker, more

We’re closing out the week with a jam-packed Green Deals that are especially filled with power stations and tools. Among our top three mentions, you’ll find an exclusive deal on Jackery’s Explorer 1500 v2 Portable Power Station at a new $499 low, as we…

2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage
2 Tesla Cybertrucks destroyed in mysterious fire at Santa Monica parking garage

Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed and several other Tesla vehicles were damaged after a fire broke out on the rooftop of a seven-story parking garage in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Neither truck was plugged in to charge at the time.

The Santa Moni…

This Japanese brand bought out an all-solid-state EV battery company, and it’s not Toyota
This Japanese brand bought out an all-solid-state EV battery company, and it’s not Toyota

Another major Japanese automaker is jumping into the race for the “holy grail” of EV batteries after buying out an all-solid-state battery business.

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Watch BYD’s 5-min Flash Charging in action on the new Seal 07 EV [Video]
Watch BYD’s 5-min Flash Charging in action on the new Seal 07 EV [Video]

The Seal 07 EV is one of the first BYD models equipped with its new Flash Charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes.

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Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back

Tesla has wiped its entire Canadian Model 3 inventory, and according to sources familiar with the matter, the automaker sent the US-built units back to the United States.

The move comes as Canada officially opened its new Chinese EV import program o…