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Ford's electric vehicle division has a reputation for losing money, despite the generally positive response to cars like the Mustang Mach-E. (Image source: Ford)

Ford blames cost of electric vehicle production for upcoming job cuts of over 1,000 workers

Ford has announced plans to cut upwards of 1,000 jobs in the US in the coming months, citing, among other reasons, high costs of pivoting its production to electric vehicles and the lack of profitability in the electric vehicle ma...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Jun 2023 07:33

Tesla's Superchargers have received praise for convenient charger locations, ample parking, and a hassle-free plug-in experience. (Image source: Tesla)

SAE International works with Tesla towards standardising NACS for industry-wide adoption after Ford, GM, Rivian, and ChargePoint jump ship from CCS-1

As more electric vehicle makers have joined the Tesla NACS bandwagon, the Society of Automotive Engineers International has seen fit to standardise Tesla's formerly-proprietary charging standard. While this step may seem insignifi...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Jun 2023 04:03

Future Volvo EVs will connect to their chargers using Tesla's NACS plug. (Image source: Volvo)

Volvo joins Ford, GM, Rivian on Tesla NACS hype train with new charging hardware from 2025

After similar moves from the likes of Ford, General Motors, and Rivian, among others, Volvo has announced that it will adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard charging hardware in its electric vehicles from 2025. This will ...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Jun 2023 21:18

It seems Nintendo is preparing for battle with unscrupulous resellers in regard to future hardware. (Image source: Nintendo/Unsplash - edited)

Nintendo prepares for future Switch 2 release as Furukawa downplays next-gen hardware details but is ready for a scrap with scalpers

The next-generation Nintendo console, commonly called the Switch 2, appears to be a long way off yet but that hasn’t stopped company president Shuntaro Furukawa from dropping some tiny hints about future hardware. At the very leas...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jun 2023 20:41

The Epson EX11000 1080p Projector has up to 4,600 lumens brightness. (Image source: Epson)

Epson unveils new Pro EX11000 1080p Wireless Laser Projector

The Epson Pro EX11000 projector has been launched in the US. The 1080p model has up to 4,600 lumens brightness and the brand’s 3LCD technology for a vivid image up to 300-in (~762 cm) wide. The gadget allows wireless screencasting...

Polly Allcock, 27 Jun 2023 18:22

The ViewSonic PA700 Series projectors are cheaper and have up to 4,500 ANSI lumens brightness. (Image source: ViewSonic)

New ViewSonic PA700 Series cheaper projectors announced

The ViewSonic PA700S, PA700W and PA700X projectors for the classroom or meeting room have been launched in the EU. The models, already available in the US, offer up to 4,500 ANSI lumens brightness and start from €459 (US$376.99). ...

Polly Allcock, 27 Jun 2023 18:14

Kia has announced a pre-order campaign for the EV6 GT. (Image source: Kia)

Kia EV6 GT: Pre-order campaign launching in China for crossover with ultra-fast charging battery

Kia has announced a pre-order campaign for the EV6 GT in China, launching on June 28. Only 1,000 units of the electric crossover will go on sale at this point, with the official launch later this summer. The EV6 GT has an ultra-fa...

Polly Allcock, 27 Jun 2023 12:10

The Panasonic LANTERNA smart light can project images or videos on its sides. (Image source: Panasonic)

Panasonic LANTERNA smart light with video projection unveiled

Panasonic has unveiled its LANTERNA smart light in Japan. Table lamp and ceiling pendant models of the new product will be available from July, with a dimmable light and customizable color temperature. Plus, you can cast images or...

Polly Allcock, 26 Jun 2023 18:53

Micron unveils its latest UFS modules. (Source: Micron)

Micron UFS 4.0 storage for next-gen flagship smartphones makes debut

Micron has unleashed new flash storage with the updated UFS 4.0 standard on the mobile device memory market. The OEM asserts that it can double the speeds associated with its predecessor, while using up to 25% less power. Its "adv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2023 17:12

The Touareg R eHybrid. (Source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid launches with premium build and smart features

Volkswagen has introduced its latest flagship SUV as a plug-in hybrid that will, as such, be able to handle acceleration off the line as it will in practical uses such as towing. The new Touareg R eHybrid is also backed to look go...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2023 19:14

Samsung ViewFinity CJ79 QHD curved monitor (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity CJ79 QHD curved monitor with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity available for less than US$500 on Amazon

With a maximum Amazon price of US$899.99, the Samsung ViewFinity CJ79 curved monitor is a great choice for users of Apple hardware thanks to its Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, but it also can be used with USB-C Windows laptops, exter...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jun 2023 14:02

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3: Louder and less enduring despite Alder Lake U15

In addition to the Intel Alder-Lake U15, Lenovo also offers the Alder-Lake P28 in most 2022 ThinkPads. Not so in the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, where only less powerful chips are used. Nevertheless, the fan is louder and the ...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jun 2023 02:52

Rivian's R1S is a full-size SUV that shares a platform with the R1T electric pickup truck. (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian's US$40,000 R2 compact SUV set for 2024 reveal amid EV market shift towards more affordable vehicles

The latest in the slow drip of information about Rivian's second electric vehicle platform reveals that the vehicle's design is set to make its debut in 2024. What we know so far is that the R2 platform will play host to a crossov...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2023 22:37

Ford has reworked the SuperVan all-electric performance van to break records in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. (Image source: Ford)

Ford's bonkers 1,400-hp electric SuperVan to race Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, already breaks records during qualifying

Ford has unveiled the custom 1,400 hp E-Transit SuperVan it plans to use during the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 25, 2023. This Hot Wheels van come to life sees a number of improvements over last year's competitor a...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2023 20:30

Leaked spy shots reveal a mid-size Kia pickup truck coming soon, and the Hyunai Santa Cruz is a popular compact pickup. (Image source: Cole Marzen on Twitter / Hyundai - edited)

Hyundai next-gen platform hints at cheap EVs, potential Cybertruck competitor incoming

The Hyundai Motor Group has announced a new electric vehicle platform that it says will allow the companies under its umbrella to develop electric vehicles in every segment, including electric SUVs and pickup trucks. Between Hyund...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2023 17:53

Ford's CEO sees the Cybertruck more as a status symbol than a vehicle made for real work. (Image source: Ford / Farzad Mesbahi on YouTube - edited)

Ford CEO slams Tesla Cybertruck as 'truck for Silicon Valley people' says F-150 Lightning is for 'people who do real work'

Despite recently reaching an agreement with Tesla to include NACS charging hardware, Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, has had some choice words about the Cybertruck, all but dismissing its viability as competition for the F-150 Lightning a...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2023 03:56

The DPReview team has happily announced that it will operate under the Gear Patrol umbrella. (Image source: DPReview)

DPReview to continue operation under Gear Patrol umbrella

After a bit of an emotional rollercoaster ride over the last few months, it's been revealed that DPReview and its editorial team has been acquired by Gear Patrol. This move serves as the salvation of a vast knowledge base for the ...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Jun 2023 01:38

The HTC Evo View 4G was one of several tablets blessed with WiMAX support (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Paying tribute to WiMAX, the lovely cross between Wi-Fi and 3G

TimeCheck The 802.16 WiMAX network technology was conceived about 20 years ago. It was meant to combine decent coverage of several square kilometres with great data transfer rates (for the time) of several dozen megabits per second, and it ...

Sergey Tarasov, 21 Jun 2023 19:59

Elon Musk's Twitter is making rapid strides of evolving into an "everything X app". (Image generated by Midjourney AI)

From Twitter to "X": Elon Musk's overpaid acquisition has more to it than meets the eye

One app to rule them all. Increasing proliferation of AI-generated content into large social platforms like Twitter is fast blurring the lines between fake news and credible information. Musk's US$44 billion Twitter acquisition ma...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jun 2023 10:55

Insta360 hypes a new product. (Source: Insta360 via YouTube)

Insta360 teases launch of 'revolutionary' new camera

Insta360 hints that its next new product will not be any run-of-the-mill action camera, but something much, much...smaller. Nevertheless, it also apparently packs the ability to capture memories with family, friends or pets, from ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2023 18:16

Kia's EV9 is coming to the US and Europe soon, with an AWD trim apt for some rougher terrain. (Image source: Kia)

Kia starts delivering EV9 family-friendly luxury SUV with swivelling seats in Korea - coming soon to US, EU

After officially unveiling the EV9 in March of this year, Kia has started shipping the first production units of its seven-seater all-electric SUV in Korea, indicating that production is on-track. US and European shipments of the ...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jun 2023 01:50

Hyundai's Ioniq 5 has struck a chord with EV buyers looking for a bit of retro-futuristic flair. (Image source: Hyundai)

NHTSA investigates Hyundai Ioniq 5 total power loss issue that could affect over 33,000 drivers

There has apparently been a spell of 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners have experienced total power loss to the electric drive in their vehicles. 30 owners complained to the NHTSA about a "loud pop" followed by a sudden loss of power. T...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jun 2023 20:54

Sony BRAVIA TVs upgrade to Zoom support

Sony has announced that its BRAVIA line of big screens will be the first of their category to support Zoom. Accordingly, the TVs' users will be able to make video calls and hold conferences just as they might on their smartphones ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 18:37

TCL CSOT's new pro-grade line-up. (Source: TCL CSOT)

TCL CSOT 105-inch 5K Interactive Whiteboard hyped as OEM's new pro-grade display flagship

TCL CSOT has unveiled a new touch-responsive screen of over 100 inches in size as part of its latest display industry showcase. The new 5K Interactive Whiteboard is now pitched at next-gen professional or corporate use-cases, as a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2023 17:47

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G4 AMD reviewed: Inexpensive, fast and quiet (Image: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G4 AMD reviewed: Affordable business laptop with expandable RAM convinces in many respects

The inexpensive Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G4 AMD performs as well as a business laptop in almost all categories: the eight-core processor produces a lot of power, the fan is restrained and the keyboard is even better than in the current...

Marvin Gollor, 17 Jun 2023 10:04

Tesla's Model Y offers a long range and practical crossover SUV body. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y outsells all but Ford F-150 for first quarter of 2023

A report analysing automotive trends has revealed that, in the period between January and April, the Tesla Model Y saw more new sales than any vehicle except the Ford F-150. Teslas were also the only electric vehicles to make it i...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jun 2023 03:07

The current Citroën Ë-C3 in India looks like slightly boxier C3. (Image source: Citroën)

Citroën e-C3 coming to disrupt budget EV market with €25,000 launch price in 2024 despite underwhelming range figures

Citroën brand CEO, Thierry Koskas, has confirmed that it will be bringing a new, affordable EV to the market in 2024. The vehicle in question is the e-C3 — a small crossover hatchback based on the C3 design. While the €25,000 pric...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jun 2023 01:44

Reddit's new API and moderator policies aren't going down well with users and developers. (Image Source: @brett_jordan on Unsplash)

Reddit CEO remains nonchalant about ongoing massive subreddit blackout and third-party clients sunsetting, pursues possibility of users voting out mods

Reddit is bringing new API pricing and moderation policy changes that are causing quite the consternation among users and developers alike resulting in blackouts among thousands of subreddits. The new API pricing means that popula...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Jun 2023 21:57

The Vision Pro is coming together. (Source: Apple)

Vision Pro: Apple assembles manufacturing partners for first-gen headset

Apple's inaugural Vision Pro will be put together in the facilities of a Chinese manufacturing company, according to a new report. The assembly partner will apparently build the XR headset from parts sourced from a number of other...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 20:00

Sony LYTIA is taking off. (Source: Sony)

Sony unveils new 50MP LYTIA mobile device image sensors

Sony has released details on each of its latest CMOS image sensors for devices such as smartphones. They are all under the OEM's new LYTIA brand, and are also of the "most versatile" 50MP resolution. The new LYTx00 series range fr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 19:17

Madhav Sheth looks to life beyond Realme. (Source: Madhav Sheth via Twitter)

Madhav Sheth says goodbye to leading role at Realme

Realme has virtually been synonymous with having Madhav Sheth as a top executive for the length of its successful five-year tenure as a personal electronics brand. Now, however, the former CEO has announced that it is time to move...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 17:33

Tesla's Cybertruck is almost three years late at the time of writing, but that's seemingly not a contributing factor to Tesla's slipping reputation. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla drops 50 spots in recent reputation survey, scoring lower than GM, Volkswagen, Toyota

A recent brand reputation survey has seen Tesla drop over 50 spots — from 12th to 62nd overall — and beating only Chrysler in the automotive space. A closer look reveals that Tesla's electric vehicles and charging network don't se...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jun 2023 01:29

Steam survey graphs for December 2021 - May 2023 (Source: Steam)

Last month's Steam survey shows that FHD resolution and 64-bit Windows 10 aren't going anywhere

Although the first dropped by 0.19% and the latter faced a 0.7% descent compared to April, the 1080p primary display resolution and Windows 10 64-bit reign supreme in last month's Steam hardware and software survey. No less than 6...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2023 22:51

The Satechi Triple 4K Display Docking Station is now available in the US. (Image source: Satechi)

Satechi Triple 4K Display Docking Station with twelve ports arrives

The Satechi Triple 4K Display Docking Station is now available in the US. You can use the device to create a four-display set-up, connecting three external 4K@60Hz monitors via DisplayPort and HDMI. Other ports on the USB-C dock i...

Polly Allcock, 15 Jun 2023 19:35

TELO debuted a model of its diminutive electric pickup truck earlier this week. (Image source: TELO)

TELO's MT1 is an electric mini truck that seems almost impossibly practical and adorable

TELO claims its upcoming electric pickup truck is the ultimate gear- and people-hauler that packs pickup truck practicality into city proportions. It purports to have the bed size of a Ford F-150 while delivering 350 miles of rang...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jun 2023 03:17

The Barco G50 laser smart line projector range has been revealed. (Image source: Barco)

Barco G50 laser smart line energy-efficient projectors revealed

The Barco G50 laser smart line projector line-up has been unveiled. The range-topping G50-W8 model has up to 8,900 ISO lumens brightness with an 18 Lm/W efficiency. The compact gadgets have been designed for business applications,...

Polly Allcock, 14 Jun 2023 17:12

Optoma ML1080 and ML1080ST: US pricing for the ultra-compact DLP projector series announced

Optoma has now released the ML1080 and its ST (short throw) variant to the United States market. The series' design award-winning "ultra-portable" form-factor is touted as ideal for on-the-go laser projection in 1080p, and packs a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2023 15:49

The RAM REV 1500 is perhaps the most relevant Stellantis electric vehicle for the US market at the moment. (Image source: RAM)

Stellantis holds off on Tesla NACS for now, evaluating third-party partnerships and in-house solutions for EV network

While brands like Ford and GM have hopped on-board the NACS train, there are a number of EV industry players that have either entirely rejected the notion of adopting NACS or are holding off for the time being. Stellantis appears ...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jun 2023 01:11

There's a lot to like about the Fujifilm X100V, which might explain its incredible demand. (Image source: Fujifilm)

Fujifim suspends X100V orders likely due to overwleming demand, component shortage; raises questions about viability of successor

The Fujifilm X100V has been one of Fujifilm's most successful fixed-lens endeavours to date, with many reviewers praising it highly for its image quality and great handling. It seems that Fujifilm has become a victim of its own su...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2023 22:09

AMD has launched three new Zen 4-based "Pro" branded processors for desktops (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen Pro 7000 processors now available for desktop workstations

AMD has unveiled its new Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 chips for desktops. It has three SKUs, the Ryzen 9 Pro 7945, Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 and Ryzen 5 Pro 7645. All three 5 nm chips will run in any AM5 motherboard and support DDR5 memory and P...

Anil Ganti, 13 Jun 2023 15:00

Tesla's Cybertruck has seen countless delays and now faces a wealth of competition when it eventually hits the market. (Image source: Tesla)

Leaked Cybertruck engineering report potentially reveals why electric pickup is almost 3 years late

An engineering report centring on an early CyberTruck design was leaked, revealing that the electric pickup truck started life with elementary automotive design flaws, from a leaky cabin to shoddy brakes and terrible steering. An ...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2023 01:45

Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink edition unleashed on retail channels

Samsung has finally made the Heatsink version of its latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD available. It boasts an up to 50% performance boost compared to the previous generation, in a new chassis equipped with adjustable RGB lighting in addit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 18:32

The Developer Program has new options. (Source: Apple)

macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS/iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 betas are free to download for first time

The beta versions of platforms such as macOS are normally exclusive to those able or willing to pay US$99 (or the per-region equivalent) per year for an official Developer Program membership. However, the Cupertino giant has just ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2023 20:15