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Kia has asked US dealerships to sell the new EV9 at its MSRP. (Image source: Kia)

Kia asks dealers not to markup new EV9 SUV in US

A leaked letter from Kia has revealed that the company is asking US dealerships to sell the new EV9 electric SUV at its MSRP. Customers can already reserve the model, with the first deliveries in early 2024 and prices starting at ...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2023 20:05

The Huawei P60 Pro. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei P70 tipped to launch with in-house camera sensor

In a surprising twist, Huawei is now said to have applied its experience in making its own mobile processors to the production of equally custom, in-house CMOS sensors for its smartphone's cameras. Then again, these reports are ba...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2023 18:42

The Jeep Wrangler Magneto 3.0 concept was a one-off built by Jeep that utilised a compact axial flux motor to drive all four wheels. It also featured traditional locking differentials and a two power settings. (Image source: Stellantis)

Jeep to kill ICE, PHEV Wrangler in favour of EV, mild hybrid powertrains in 2028 all-electric push

An agreement signed between Stellantis and the UAW confirms that by 2028, the Jeep Wrangler will only be offered with all-electric and mild hybrid drivetrains. The PHEV Wrangler 4xe will receive an update in 2025, and Jeep will di...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Nov 2023 18:22

Hybrid carbon capture to combat climate change and drought (Image: Avnos)

World's first hybrid direct air capture system removes CO₂ and water out of thin air and receives $92 million in funding

Avnos, a Californian company, is developing a device that separates both CO₂ and water from thin air. This pioneering technology aims to tackle climate change and alleviate drought in some parts of the world. Avnos has secured $92...

Nicole Dominikowski, 06 Nov 2023 16:07

The LG ProBeam BU53RG projector has up to 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness. (Image source: LG)

New LG ProBeam BU53RG 4K short throw projector arrives

The LG ProBeam BU53RG 4K short throw laser projector is now on sale in countries around the world. The gadget has been designed for businesses, with up to 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features of the new model include built...

Polly Allcock, 06 Nov 2023 14:00

Apple iPhone SE teardown (Source: Vrm24)

Apple faces US$2 billion battery-related lawsuit in UK

Over a year ago, consumer rights activist Justin Gutmann filed a lawsuit against Apple concerning the alleged throttling of iPhones which occurred in 2017. Last week, Apple failed to stop the case from going to trial. If the Cuper...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2023 10:08

xAI has got its own chatbot. (Source: xAI)

Grok launches touted as ChatGPT killer by Elon Musk-owned xAI

Grok has been unveiled as the world's latest chatbot by xAI. The start-up asserts that its new AI-powered tool can outdo GPT in terms of both academic performance and real-world search results. It is also backed to stand out with ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2023 19:19

Xiaomi allegedly brands its new car. (Source: Xiaohongshu via CNEVPost)

Xiaomi EV design and in-house speaker system hinted at in new leak

Xiaomi has made more progress toward the mass production of its long-awaited first-gen car, according to the latest leaks. The vehicle itself has also allegedly surfaced in a new in-the-wild leak - or, to be more accurate, part of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2023 18:07

Genetic engineering in forests: the uncertain future of CO₂ sequestration (Symbolic Image: Bing AI)

World's first genetically modified forest: "super trees" to bind more CO₂ and cool the climate

To save the environment, Silicon Valley scientists have created trees which are believed to absorb more CO₂ from the air than regular ones. These poplars, marketed as eco-friendly, have been established as the globe's initial modi...

Nicole Dominikowski, 05 Nov 2023 11:20

An OLED product showcase. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung accuses BOE of stealing OLED trade secrets

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has confirmed the receipt of a complaint from Samsung about competing display OEM BOE. The former asserts that the latter has employed "unfair methods of competition" that include OLED...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2023 18:48

Climate neutrality is a thing of the past - AIR Vodka, which is made from CO₂, has a negative greenhouse balance

AIR Vodka made from CO₂ is the world's first climate-negative alcohol

AIR Company creates the first-ever vodka produced from CO₂ which comes with a negative carbon footprint. The company is devoted to extracting CO₂ from the atmosphere and converting it into a product to combat global warming. Moreo...

Nicole Dominikowski, 04 Nov 2023 18:06

New batteries in MIT Clean Energy Prize semifinals (Image: Anthro Energy)

New batteries for electric cars and wearables, backed by multi-million US$ funding, are both fire resistant and flexible

Anthro Energy's flexible energy storage systems will be used in next-generation electronic devices and are currently being sold to the first wearable manufacturers. The development team has identified promising applications for th...

Nicole Dominikowski, 04 Nov 2023 14:10

In Bremerhaven, Germany, research is being conducted into hydrogen technologies for a sustainable energy transition

Hydrogen systems are more advantegeous than battery storage: Study presents the potential in mobility and logistics

Hydrogen technology will play a crucial role in a climate-friendly energy supply in the future. It has potential as an alternative in transport and logistics and in the development of e-fuels. Thus, hydrogen could provide a basis ...

Nicole Dominikowski, 04 Nov 2023 13:18

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme is now a thing of the past, instead, the ThinkPad P1 is now available

Lenovo's new ThinkPad P1 G6 performs admirably as a mobile workstation with fast GPUs and a vivid IPS display. At the same time, it replaces the previous multimedia flagship ThinkPad X1 Extreme, which is a questionable marketing c...

Andreas Osthoff, 04 Nov 2023 10:53

The Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 tipped to launch soon

Samsung is now rumored to launch a successor to the durability- and security-focused Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, to be released in 2024, said to come in 5G- and non-5G-capable variants. Evidence of its existence has surfaced in a new ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2023 21:55

The Optoma UHZ66 4K projector has up to 4,000 lumens brightness. (Image source: Optoma)

Optoma UHZ66 new 4K projector arrives with 4,000 lumens brightness

The Optoma UHZ66 4K projector is now on sale. The company suggests using the new model to watch movies or sports or in a meeting room. Features include up to 4,000 lumens brightness from a laser light source, gaming mode and integ...

Polly Allcock, 03 Nov 2023 19:23

Minisforum MKB i83 mechanical gaming keyboard (Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum enters the computer peripherals market with the MKB i83 mechanical keyboard

After establishing itself as a brand worth considering in the mini PC market, Minisforum leaps forward with its first computer peripheral, namely the MKB i83 mechanical keyboard. Its specs and features include anodized aluminum bo...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Nov 2023 17:15

Aluminium can be used as an eco-friendly fuel

New fuel made from scrap aluminium delivers twice the energy of diesel

A new eco-friendly fuel, produced from aluminium, stores more energy than batteries and can be obtained from scrap metal. This recycled energy source would otherwise go to waste and can be used in the transport sector to reduce em...

Nicole Dominikowski, 03 Nov 2023 12:13

Tesla Model 3 owners are experiencing problems with front cameras misting up in cold weather, rendering FSD and Autopilot inoperable. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Vision fails as owners complain of Model 3 cameras fogging up in cold weather

A number of Tesla owners have taken to Reddit after their front cameras fogged up and stopped working in cold weather, leaving several features, including the US$10,000 FSD Beta, inoperable. Tesla has declined to assist to these c...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Nov 2023 00:50

Google increases subscription prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium in some markets, including Germany and Australia

Although some concessions are being made in certain regions, the subscription costs for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are rising and the new figures will have an effect at the beginning of the next billing cycle. The countries...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Nov 2023 22:40

Microsoft's AI ambitions: Nuclear power plants as key to energy transition? (Symbolic image: Bing AI)

Microsoft to build nuclear plants for powering AI

Microsoft is betting on nuclear power to drive the development of artificial intelligence. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are now set to power the energy-intensive AI. The company is also investing in a project to generate nuclear ...

Nicole Dominikowski, 01 Nov 2023 19:21

Nissan's recent Hyper Force EV concept gave the automotive world a sneak peek at what might be on the way when an electric GT-R hits the streets. (Image source: Nissan)

Nissan GT-R EV to launch as everyman's supercar after 2028 solid-state battery production start

Nissan confirmed in an interview that it would produce an electric GT-R with the goal of affordable supercar performance in mind. The Japanese carmaker previously predicted that it would release a solid-state-based EV by 2028. The...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Nov 2023 18:15

Century, carbon capture and storage project (Image: Google Earth)

Oil giant quietly drops world's largest CO₂ capture plant and invests billions to build new one

Occidental Petroleum is constructing a brand-new carbon capture plant, with billions of dollars of support from companies such as Amazon, Shopify and also from US President Joe Biden, to reach its goal of net-zero emissions. Howev...

Nicole Dominikowski, 01 Nov 2023 16:24

Toyota has confirmed the estimated top speed and acceleration time for the FT-Se concept. (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota FT-Se concept EV estimated performance revealed

More insights have been provided into the performance of the Toyota FT-Se concept. A chief engineer at Toyota has provided an estimated 0 to 100 kph (~62 mph) acceleration time and top speed for the EV. Also unveiled were details ...

Polly Allcock, 01 Nov 2023 11:43

A lawsuit sparked by a Tesla Model 3 accident has concluded in a successful defence from Tesla, which claimed it was unclear whether Autopilot was enabled at the time of the accident. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla wins California Autopilot accident lawsuit, claims human error to blame for deadly crash

Tesla won a California lawsuit over a 2019 accident involving its Autopilot software. The plaintiff alleged that Tesla's Autopilot was to blame when a Tesla Model 3 inexplicably veered off the highway at 65 mph, resulting in the d...

Julian van der Merwe, 31 Oct 2023 21:58

Google pays hackers to fix AI security problems

Google offers $12 million for hackers to tackle generative AI attacks

Google is encouraging hackers to reveal possible threats to its AI systems. Previously, the company employed its internal "AI Red Team" to investigate attack techniques on artificial intelligence. However, the updated program now ...

Nicole Dominikowski, 31 Oct 2023 16:45

Facebook and Instagram can soon be used without advertising in the EU. (Image: Meta)

Facebook and Instagram can be used ad-free in the EU from November via new subscription

Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union will soon be able to use both platforms completely ad-free, as long as users take out a paid subscription. Since this subscription was established primarily due to EU guidelines, ...

Hannes Brecher, 31 Oct 2023 00:59

The ID.7 Tourer features many of the same styling cues as the regular ID.7, but with the increased boot space typical of a station wagon. (Image source: Volkswagen)

Spacious Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer teased as 2024 electric station wagon, but no US launch in sight

Volkswagen has provided a sneak peek at the upcoming ID.7 Tourer, revealing images of the vehicle in a rather unorthodox camouflage. The German company confirmed that the ID.7 Tourer has a higher drag coefficient than its fastback...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Oct 2023 19:43

Chevrolet looks to be putting the subcompact Bolt EV behind it in favour of the compact crossover Bolt EUV for the vehicle's reintroduction. (Image source: Chevrolet)

New Chevrolet Bolt likely to ditch subcompact hatch for crossover SUV body as GM confirms LFP batteries and Ultium platform

General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, has confirmed that the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt will still target the same low price point and use LFP batteries. The new Bolt will be based on the Ultium platform but will feature many of the...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Oct 2023 18:32

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro retail package contents (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro now official, launching next month

Released to mark two decades of innovation, the Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is now official as a limited edition handset inspired by the SGH-E700, Samsung's first phone with a built-in antenna, which was released in 2003. Next month, thi...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2023 11:34

With cellular connection, the customer has no way of influencing the speeds that he or she is getting. (Image source: Unsplash)

It's time to stop taking multi-gigabit cellular modems seriously

CheckMag When getting a laptop with a Gig+ Wi-Fi card such as the AX200, consumers know they are getting at least 900 Mbps in either direction. In contrast, download/upload rates smartphone chip makers such as Qualcomm mention in media rel...

Sergey Tarasov, 30 Oct 2023 03:07

X Premium: now with additional tiers. (Source: Twitter/X)

Twitter/X announces upcoming removal of more features from free version

X (formerly known as Twitter) has outlined plans for new alternatives to its paid Premium version. The new Basic subscription tier is intended to become the only way to access features such as post editing or removal from the soci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2023 19:47

A "Tab M11" render. (Source: WindowsReport)

Lenovo Tab M11 prepares for launch following FCC approval

Lenovo has been rumored to have a new Tab M-series slate in the works. Now, a device matching its description has popped up on the FCC database, thereby suggesting that a launch date for the same is soon to follow. The Tab M11 is ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2023 18:38

6G networks transform virtual reality, collaborative robots and autonomous driving (Symbolic image: Bing AI)

AI-powered 6G networks will transform digital interaction and our daily lives

Experts say the combination of artificial intelligence and 6G networks will fundamentally change the way we work and play. An intelligent network that can manage its own capacity and increased computing power will revolutionise ap...

Nicole Dominikowski, 29 Oct 2023 17:49

Zuckerberg's Metaverse loses over $25 billion, VR fans criticize Meta Quest 3

Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse has lost more than $25 billion since last summer. To cover the loss, Meta has fired about 21,000 employees. Optimism now relies on the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, which is cheaper than its previous version...

Nicole Dominikowski, 29 Oct 2023 15:34

VR goggles used to tackle mental illness (symbolic image: Bing AI)

New virtual reality therapy helps hoarders back to life

Virtual reality goggles can aid in treating hoarding disorder, a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, as per recent research by Stanford University. The use of VR headsets in therapy can significantly alleviate the distress endu...

Nicole Dominikowski, 28 Oct 2023 18:46

The Mind modular workstation. (Source: Khadas)

Khadas Mind goes to retail following successful crowdfunding campaign

Khadas has announced that its innovative modular mini PC is now available via more conventional sales channels, having started out as a Kickstarter hit that garnered it over US$690,000 in backer rewards. Its retail units now start...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2023 19:45

Riley Reid uses AI for her own business (Image: Instagram @letrileylive, edited)

Exploring taboos: Riley Reid launches business for adult performers to create AI versions of themselves

The AI avatars of authentic adult film performers fulfil all possible desires in this new enterprise, with no consequences from OpenAI. Furthermore, every party involved, from management to actors, benefits from this new offering.

Nicole Dominikowski, 26 Oct 2023 18:42

Qualcomm could source some of its high-end smartphone chips from Samsung (image via Qualcomm)

Qualcomm confirms it will dual-source chips from Samsung Foundry and TSMC

Qualcomm executives said in an interview that the company plans to partner with Samsung Foundry and Qualcomm for its flagship products. However, it declined to comment if the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will make the switch.

Anil Ganti, 26 Oct 2023 12:14

Tesla claims that its automated driving features make its vehicles safer and more comfortable. (Image source: Tesla)

Ford BlueCruise dominates Tesla Autopilot in Consumer Reports testing, while Polestar scores bottom-of-the-barrel result

Tesla seems to have let its base Autopilot ADAS technology fall by the wayside while it's been busy working on FSD Beta. Consumer Reports rated Ford's BlueCruise scored first, with Tesla's Autopilot securing a measly eighth place,...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Oct 2023 20:35

Tesla has been putting the Cybertruck through its paces in all sorts of weather and road conditions, potentially to dramatic effect. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck bends upper control arm in testing, raising concerns about suspension durability

The TFLnow YouTube channel shared images of the control arms of a Tesla Cybertruck release candidate spotted in the wild after an off-road test. The control arm appears to be deformed, leading to speculation online and in the vide...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Oct 2023 08:50

Zero Carbon Charge looks to populate South Africa's biggest highways with sustainable EV chargers. (Image source: ZeroCC)

South Africa turns to off-grid EV charging to increase EV adoption and alleviate high fuel costs

ZeroCC looks to increase South Africa's low EV adoption rate by installing off-grid fast chargers along some of the country's biggest routes. The EV charging network will be powered exclusively by solar and wind power in an attemp...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Oct 2023 23:38

The WP30 Pro is official. (Source: Oukitel)

Oukitel WP30 Pro debuts as rugged smartphone with series-first 120W charging

Oukitel asserts that its new WP30 Pro can charge by up to 50% in just 15 minutes over USB type-C, despite the 11,000mAh capacity of its battery. That is because it is the first of its line to boast flagship-grade 120 watt (W) char...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Oct 2023 18:46

Analogue Leica M cameras are becoming increasingly popular. (Image: Leica)

Leica celebrates most successful business year to date, sells 10 times as many analogue Leica M models as in 2015

German camera manufacturer Leica expects 2023 to be the strongest year in terms of sales in the company's 150-year history. This is not least due to the popularity of the Leica Q3 and the rising demand for analogue Leica M cameras...

Hannes Brecher, 24 Oct 2023 14:23

The Sharp NEC 603L projector is part of the Digital Cinema Projector Series. (Image source: Sharp NEC Displays)

Sharp NEC announces new NC603L Laser Digital Cinema Projector

The Sharp NEC NC603L Laser Projector has been revealed, following the recent announcement of the NC1503L. Both of the new models have been designed for movie theatres, with the NC603L offering up to 6,000 lumens brightness. Featur...

Polly Allcock, 24 Oct 2023 13:25