Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter
Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter

Tesla has announced the Powerwall 3P, a new variant of its home battery with a native three-phase inverter built into a single unit. The product, announced for the German market first, eliminates the clunky workaround that previously required European …

Audi is putting the finishing touches on its most affordable EV, a sibling to the VW ID.3
Audi is putting the finishing touches on its most affordable EV, a sibling to the VW ID.3

The A2 e-tron is set to debut soon as a sibling to the Volkswagen ID.3 and Audi’s most affordable EV yet. Unlike the Q4 e-tron, the new entry-level EV has its own unique look.

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Meta’s smart glasses could soon identify people in real time

Meta is reportedly working on adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing wearers to identify people through an AI-powered feature called “Name Tag.”
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iRobot’s Roombas have a new Chinese owner, but it says your data will remain in the US
iRobot’s Roombas have a new Chinese owner, but it says your data will remain in the US

As part of its acquisition by China-based Picea Robotics, iRobot is creating a new US-based subsidiary called iRobot Safe, which the company says will be “responsible for the protection of US consumer data,” similar to the TikTok deal that was completed last month. iRobot customers in the US will be able to continue using their […]

Death Stranding 2 for PC finally has a release date, with new modes at launch

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is officially coming to PC this March, bringing Kojima’s surreal sequel to a wider audience along with new modes, features, and PC-specific upgrades.
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Hyundai is spicing up its new EVs with design: Here’s a sneak peek
Hyundai is spicing up its new EVs with design: Here’s a sneak peek

Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicles will look nothing like what’s on the market today. Like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, Hyundai says its new EVs will stand out with a distinct design.

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Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted
Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted

Meta aims to introduce facial recognition to its smart glasses while its biggest critics are distracted, according to a report from The New York Times. In an internal document reviewed by The Times, Meta says it will launch the feature “during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to […]

Tesla (TSLA) US sales estimated to have dropped 17% in January
Tesla (TSLA) US sales estimated to have dropped 17% in January

Tesla’s US sales fell an estimated 17% year-over-year in January 2026, according to registration data from Motor Intelligence.

The automaker moved an estimated 40,100 vehicles during the month, down from 48,500 in January 2025. Tesla doesn’t report…

Wheel-E Podcast: New Trek, e-bikes help your brain, Boston ban, more
Wheel-E Podcast: New Trek, e-bikes help your brain, Boston ban, 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 a fun new automatic shifting e-bike from Trek, a whole host of poten…

Diesel’s new wired earphones look better suited for denims than your ears

Diesel’s new wired earphones lean hard into Y2K style that they feel more like a denim accessory than audio gear, complete with a heavy chain design inspired by classic wallet chains.
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