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The week in EV tech: 900 miles, 12 minutes—EV charging just hit warp speed
BYD tests 12-minute charges for 900-mile range; The Nissan Leaf, the first mass-market EV along with Tesla's Model S, gets a revamp.
Charlie Cox singles out his least favorite Daredevil: Born Again episode
There's one episode of Daredevil: Born Again that Charlie Cox really doesn't like at all.
Jeep Compass EV breaks cover—but will it come to the U.S.?
Jeep unveils electric version of the Compass SUV but it might not make it stateside.
Sebastian Stan lays out Bucky’s future after Thunderbolts
Want to know what's happening with Bucky after Thunderbolts? Sebastian Stan offers an update on where he stands.
The Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the $7,500 tax credit
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit.
Uber partners with May Mobility to bring thousands of autonomous vehicles to U.S. streets
Uber and May Mobility will offer driverless rides in the U.S.
Waymo and Toyota explore personally owned self-driving cars
Waymo and Toyota are exploring fully-automated driving for personally owned vehicles.
Star Wars legend Ian McDiarmid gets questions about the Emperor’s sex life
Ian McDiarmid still has trouble wrapping his head around Star Wars Episode IX's familial revelations about the Emperor.
ChatGPT’s awesome Deep Research gets a light version and goes free for all
One of the best ChatGPT tools is Deep Research, but so far, it has required a subscription. OpenAI now offers a lighter version and expanded it to free users.
Slate Unveils $20K Electric Truck That Transforms Into an SUV
Slate has unveiled a $20K electric truck that transforms into an SUV.
Buick, Audi, and Nissan score top marks in latest IIHS safety ratings
The Audi Q6 e-tron, Buick Enclave, and Nissan Armada earn top safety marks.
Nissan delays price increases until June amid U.S. tariffs
Nissan says it won’t raise prices on imported vehicles until June 2.
Cadillac offers first glimpse of upcoming Optiq-V performance EV
Cadillac releases teaser images of the 2026 Optiq-V, the brand’s second all-electric model.
Tesla reaffirms timeline for affordable EV despite reports of delays
Tesla says that production of an affordable EV remains on track for June.
Rick and Morty season 8 gets a wild new trailer
Get ready for more sci-fi comedy as Rick and Morty return in a new trailer for season 8.
Slate teases $25K EV with marketing stunt ahead of April 24 reveal
Slate Auto is teasing a $25,000 EV set to be unveiled on April 24.
The Academy Awards have new film rules. AI is now okay for the Oscars
In 2024, Hollywood was roiled by protests led by the SAG-AFTRA union, fighting for fair rights over their physical and voice identities in the age of AI. A deal was inked late last year to ensure that artists are fairly compensated, but the underlying current was obvious. AI in films is here to stay. If […]
Expert reveals the phones AI fans need to push Gemini & ChatGPT to the limit
A Micron executive details how enhancements to RAM and storage technology are going to speed up AI operations on next-gen smartphones coming to the market.
Humanoid robots race against humans at unique half-marathon in China
In China's national capital, over a dozen humanoid robots of all sizes lined up for a first-of-its-kind half-marathon event alongside human runners.
You can now lease a Hyundai EV on Amazon—and snag that $7,500 tax credit
Through Amazon Autos, you can now lease a brand-new Hyundai entirely online—and even better, you’ll qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit if you choose an electric model like the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona EV.
EVs top gas cars in German reliability report — but one weak spot won’t quit
EVs are now more reliable than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, according to Germany’s ADAC — Europe’s largest roadside assistance provider.
What happened to Amazon’s inaugural Project Kuiper launch?
It's all gone a bit quiet since ULA scrubbed the launch of 27 internet satellites last week.
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