Strava and Komoot finally bring offline maps to Apple Watch
Strava and Komoot finally bring offline maps to Apple Watch

Strava and Komoot – two of the most popular apps for cyclists, hikers, and runners – are each bringing offline maps to the Apple Watch, ending a major source of frustration for many. Now you can easily see routes and record your workouts all in your preferred app, without having to bring along a relatively […]

Meta premium subscriptions are coming, here’s what you’ll actually pay for

Meta is testing premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Pricing and launch markets aren’t public yet, but early Instagram perks point to power-user tools and AI features that may be locked behind a paid tier.
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Tesla fared worse than any automaker in EU in 2025, even as EVs outsold petrol
Tesla fared worse than any automaker in EU in 2025, even as EVs outsold petrol

Sales of electric cars outnumbered petrol-powered ones in Europe in December for the first time, even as Europe loosened rules to allow automakers lenience to pollute more.

But the huge increase in EV sales, led by BYD, was not accompanied by a simi…

Apple may have scaled back a few of its original AI features for Siri

Apple’s next-generation Siri won’t arrive all at once. Instead, the company is reportedly staging its AI ambitions across multiple iOS releases and events.
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Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward
Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward

Rad Power Bikes has officially found a buyer. Just over a month after entering the bankruptcy process, the once-dominant direct-to-consumer electric bike brand has reached an agreement to sell its assets.

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TikTok is still down, here are all the latest updates
TikTok is still down, here are all the latest updates

More than a day after TikTok’s issues began, TikTok USDS says the problems are the result of a power outage at a data center and subsequent cascading systems failure. Starting early Sunday morning, TikTok’s now under new ownership US arm started breaking down just a couple of days after Oracle & Co took the reins. […]

Electric take on winter weather while Tesla’s sales slide continues
Electric take on winter weather while Tesla’s sales slide continues

On today’s icy cold episode of Quick Charge, the only thing colder than the air outside most Americans’ homes is the demand for Tesla Cybertrucks – so we’ve got some EV-focused tips on making it through the cold while Elon begins shipping CTs overseas….

EVs promised cleaner air. Satellites say it’s finally happening.
EVs promised cleaner air. Satellites say it’s finally happening.

EVs are supposed to clean up the air, but finding real-world proof has been surprisingly hard. A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) says the satellite evidence is finally strong enough to measure.

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X faces EU investigation over Grok’s sexualized deepfakes
X faces EU investigation over Grok’s sexualized deepfakes

X is facing an investigation from the European Commission over the sexualized deepfakes generated by its Grok AI chatbot. In its announcement, the Commission says it will evaluate whether X “properly assessed and mitigated risks” associated with Grok’s image-generating capabilities in the EU, as reported earlier by The New York Times. Advocacy groups and lawmakers […]

AI chatbot hype is real, but daily use at work remains limited

AI tools are spreading across offices, but an employee survey suggests they are far from becoming a daily work habit, even as companies and tech leaders continue to push AI adoption.
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