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Volkswagen plans 8 new affordable EVs by 2027, report says

Volkswagen plans to bring eight new affordable EVs to market by 2027.
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Juiced Bikes offers 20% off on all e-bikes amid signs of bankruptcy

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GM launches PowerBank, a battery that could rival Tesla’s PowerWall

Tesla's 2022 Optimus robot prototype is seen in front of the company logo.

Tesla reveals price range for Optimus Gen2, its ‘robot without wheels’

A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is equipped as a robotaxi.

Waymo’s Hyundai robotaxi deal may steal the show from Tesla

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Nissan joins ChargeScape, a way for EV owners to sell watts back to the grid

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The best hurricane trackers for Android and iOS in 2024

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The Tesla Supercharger network is expanding again

Joby Aviation's electric aircraft flying in New York City in 2023.

Toyota bets big on air taxis with $500M investment in Joby

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Unitree Go2: Through the power of innovation you, too, can have a robot companion

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How solar panels went from ’50s satellites to your backyard

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Wondershare Filmora: Understanding the Gen Z talent shaping influencer culture

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New report claims the PlayStation VR2 is in serious trouble

According to a new report, Sony has cut funding for in-house PlayStation VR2 game development.
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DJI’s Mini SE 2 drone just got a rare price cut

Get into drones with the DJI Mini 2 SE, which is equipped with a Full HD camera and comes with a remote control. Best Buy is selling it for a discounted $280.
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How to buy Bitcoin

In this guide, we teach you how to buy Bitcoin for the first time, from finding the right wallets and exchanges to spending Bitcoin in a smart, efficient way.
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The 5 best DNA test kits for 2024

DNA tests aren’t just limited to ancestry. You can test for your risks for certain diseases, the best workouts and diets for your health and fitness, and more.
Digital Trends picked the most innovative products of 2023.

The most innovative tech products of 2023

They're bold, unique, and sometimes wildly impractical. But the the most innovative tech products of 2023 all dared to be different.
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You can start exploring your family tree on Ancestry for free right now

Curious about your genealogy and ancestry? Now is the perfect time to explore because you can get started on Ancestry for free, thanks to a 14-day free trial.
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3DMakerpro’s Seal is a pocket-sized scanner to make next-gen precision 3D prints

3DMakerpro's Seal pocket-sized scanner and Seal Lite allow you to scan objects, toys, or items, anywhere for precise 3D printing later. Learn more here.
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What comes after Webb? NASA’s next-generation planet-hunting telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope only launched recently, but scientists are already plotting a planet-hunting telescope that will help find worlds like our own.
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The Apollo wearable is proven to help you sleep better (and it’s on sale)

This Apollo wearable deal gives you a chance to grab this first-of-its-kind wearable device that can help improve your sleep and strengthen your nervous system.
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The 11 best Father’s Day deals that you can get for Sunday

Father's Day is coming up fast and we've picked out some great tech deals if you still haven't decided what to buy for Dad.
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This bracelet helps you fall asleep faster and sleep longer

If you're having trouble sleeping, then this wearable might be the solution you're looking for, and you can even get it cheaper through Digital Trends
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4 simple pieces of tech that helped me run my first marathon

It's easy to overdo it when buying tech aimed at helping you in sports. I ran my first marathon last year, and I kept it simple with just a few pieces of tech.
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AI turned Breaking Bad into an anime — and it’s terrifying

A TikTok user recently shared a video showing AI-generated pictures of the Breaking Bad cast as anime characters, and the results are alarming.
Digital Trends CES 2023 Tech For Change Award Winners Feature

Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2023 Awards

Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2023, these ones impressed us the most.
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Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards

From dual-screen laptops to smarter smart rings, the top tech of CES 2023 took existing technologies and made them practical enough to finally buy. Here are our favorites.
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This AI cloned my voice using just three minutes of audio

My Own Voice certainly isn't the only voice-cloning tool out there, but what's impressive about it is that it only needs a tiny amount of input.
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CES 2023: HD Hyundai’s Avikus is an A.I. for autonomous boat and marine navigation

At CES 2023, HD Hyundai Avikus is making an appearance. It's an A.I. and autonomous navigation solution for commercial and recreational boats. Learn more here.
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Meet the game-changing pitching robot that can perfectly mimic any human throw

Trajekt's high-tech pitching machine can mimic the exact speed, spin, and trajectory of any human pitch. It's a literal game-changer for professional baseball
Meta Quest Pro enables 3D modeling in mixed reality.

Don’t buy the Meta Quest Pro for gaming. It’s a metaverse headset first

Meta has made it clear that the Quest Pro isn't a device that casual video game fans need to pick up.
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Why AI will never rule the world

Despite fears that AI will one day take over the world, some experts contend that our existing AI systems are incapable of surpassing human intelligence
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The next big thing in science is already in your pocket

By borrowing computing power from millions of smartphones and home PCs, researchers can crack big scientific problems faster than ever before.
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Meta wants to supercharge Wikipedia with an AI upgrade

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has proposed a surprisingly simple way to make Wikipedia articles more transparent and trustworthy

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