Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect
Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect

Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year.

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Tesla goes to trial over racism claims against Black workers at ‘plantation’
Tesla goes to trial over racism claims against Black workers at ‘plantation’

Tesla goes on trial today over allegations that its flagship Fremont factory subjected thousands of Black workers to racial slurs, segregation, and lower pay. The case is brought by the state of California, covers more than 6,000 workers, and carries n…

Bungie says it’s ‘not done with Destiny’ and will bring back vaulted content
Bungie says it’s ‘not done with Destiny’ and will bring back vaulted content

Months after seemingly giving up on Destiny 2, Bungie now says it’s planning to restore vaulted content in the game like campaigns, destinations, and raids. The decision reverses the Destiny Content Vault that Bungie created six years ago, controversially removing older content from Destiny 2 that players had paid to access. “We understand that removing […]

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2026 Review: Can the new powertrain save it?
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2026 Review: Can the new powertrain save it?

I drove 854.2 km (530.8 miles) with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2RS, with a brand-new powertrain for its rebirth, over a week. Back roads, cities, and highways were on the menu, with the usual fast charging from very low SOC. How did it fare?

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BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]
BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]

The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it’s sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even “bigger” hit.

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South Park just took on America’s e-bike problem – and surprisingly nailed a lot of it
South Park just took on America’s e-bike problem – and surprisingly nailed a lot of it

South Park has finally come for e-bikes. And perhaps surprisingly, underneath all the explosions, biker gangs, racist caricatures, and general South Park-ness of it all, the show actually managed to make some pretty insightful observations about the cu…

Volkswagen’s new ID. Cross brings a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup
Volkswagen’s new ID. Cross brings a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup

The ID. Cross is a “true Volkswagen,” adding a more affordable electric SUV to the lineup with prices starting at around $32,000.

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Musk pitches 200-mph Austin-San Antonio ‘Hyperloop’ tunnel, again
Musk pitches 200-mph Austin-San Antonio ‘Hyperloop’ tunnel, again

Elon Musk says the Boring Company is working on a 200-mph “Hyperloop” tunnel between Austin and San Antonio that would cut the drive to under 30 minutes. He posted the claim on X this weekend with no route, no timeline, and no cost.

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iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement
iPhone owners can now submit claims in Apple’s $250 million Siri AI settlement

Apple is paying $250 million to settle claims that it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri – and now, eligible iPhone owners can submit a claim for a payout. If you live in the US and purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10th, 2024, and […]

Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo
Vivo’s X500 Pro Max has 17 stops of dynamic range and 4K240 slo-mo

Vivo’s new X500 flagship phones have arrived in China, and as usual the company’s focus is firmly on photography. The X500 Pro Max – a new tier in its lineup – is the first phone to use new sensors and silicon from Sony and MediaTek that enable impressive dynamic range and slow-motion video recording. The […]