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After Apple announced its innovative AirPower charger and cancelled it after several years of delay, Nothing admits to having experienced a similar failure. Nothing founder Carl Pei talks about the unfinished Nothing Power (1) charger in an insightful video.

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, behind even BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. Hyundai Motor Group's ageing tech scored dead last, alongside Volvo and Polestar's abysmal showing.

The PlayStation 5 Slim's packaging reveals a disturbing secret about the console. Users will need an internet connection to pair the detachable disk drive with the console upon first use.

A few users have found VAC bans on their accounts for erratic mouse movements with high DPI. The issue was replicated by multiple players and is yet to be acknowledged by Valve.

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 video about whether the Cybertruck's suspension hardware is up to the task.

The dealer markups that have plagued the automotive world of late have struck again, this time laying claim to the Chevrolet Blazer EV, which is supposed to have an MSRP of under US$60,000. Some dealers appear to be adding “market adjustments” of up to US$10,000 on top of that MSRP.

Diablo IV is now available on Steam and can finally be played on the Steam Deck without issue. The game is even officially verified for the gaming handheld and runs quite well on the Steam Deck. However, gamers are anything but happy with Diablo IV.

X has announced that new users in New Zealand and Phillippines will have to pay US$1 annually to use their accounts fully. Those who refuse to do so will only be able to read content and not like/repost/quote it.

Keeping with its predecessors, the Google Pixel 8 Pro seemingly does not aspire to greater performance heights. The new Google flagship phone fails to match its competitors in the GPU performance department, effectively only delivering graphical prowess on par with flagship chipsets released two years ago.

Valve said it is working on AMD to reverse bans triggered by AMD's Anti-Lag+. The feature modifies the game's DLL files which results in an immediate VAC ban.

BMW owners report that placing the iPhone 15 Pro on the car's wireless charger triggers a recovery mode after which Apple Pay stops completely working. While initially thought to be a one-off incident, the problem seems to be recurring even after multiple replacements of the device. So far, the complaints have been with respect to the iPhone 15 Pro, but it is not clear whether the issue affects the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus as well.

The most glaring issue of the sinfully expensive Model X Plaid appears to be the suspension, which might not be strong enough to deal with the 1,000-hp drivetrain of Tesla's flagship SUV. For German owners, this more or less minor weak spot can have major consequences due to the country's strict technical inspections.

A multitude of people across the Internet is reporting severe issues with Apple CarPlay failing to launch when plugging an iPhone 15 into their car. The most likely reason is unsupported USB-A to USB-C cables, although some users have reported other factors causing CarPlay to crash.

A well-known analyst has claimed that reported Apple iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues have been caused by the design changes made between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 generations and not the SoC manufacturing process. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have an A17 Pro chip based on a 3-nanometer process from TSMC.

Images of the inside of the Tesla Cybertruck's bed have surfaced online, revealing some confusing proportions, with angular sides instead of the flat edges previewed in the initial debut of the pickup truck.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has a hard time in km77's moose test, changing direction like molasses and scoring about the same result as the Subaru Solterra, which has less than half the EQS's horsepower. The cumbersome electric SUV doesn't seem to benefit as much from the low centre of gravity that most other EVs do.

Kawasaki's faired Ninja e-1 and naked Z e-1 electric motorcycles have been more or less fully unveiled. While they bear the classic aggressive Ninja styling, the performance is a let-down for anyone expecting anything more than a 125 cc competitor.

Apple touts its new, in-house FineWoven fabric as an eco-friendly alternative to leather as a material for accessories. However, its cases for the new iPhones have drawn the ire of some correspondents already, as they assert that it is not as durable as made out to be in its presentation. Meanwhile, some consumers claim to be equally unimpressed.

iFixit called the iPhone 14 a 'design triumph' last year, with the repair experts marvelling at Apple's decision to make its smartphone more repairable than those that went before it. However, the numerous software locks that exist have made the iPhone 14 almost impossible to repair without Apple's approval.

Fisker's Personal Electric Automotive Revolution (PEAR) is pitched as the ultimate electric urban car, thanks to its compact size, ample interior space, and a number of quirks that maximise interior comfort in a compact package. This pragmatic approach seems at odds with an interior that has but a handful of buttons.

A Tesla Model 3 caught fire and burned out on a New Jersey highway after hitting debris in the road at speed. The fire is reminiscent of a design weakness of early Model S units, which sparked an NHTSA investigation, and may highlight a need for more robust vehicle design.

Unity has found itself on the receiving end of a mountain of criticism after the company announced plans to charge a Unity Runtime Fee for every new game install for eligible titles. According to the company, the fee which is planned to come into effect on January 1, 2024, won’t effect more than 90% of the customers. However, this hasn’t stopped the company from getting blasted by developers and gamers alike.

Elon Musk's latest wild Cybertruck tweet suggests offering the stainless-steel-skinned electric pickup truck with an optional tungsten carbide coating for added durability. This would theoretically address concerns of scratches ruining the raw metal's finish, which would be much more difficult to repair than paint.

The Agence nationale des Fréquences (AFNR) has determined that the iPhone 12 emits more than permitted levels of radiation in certain scenarios. With SAR levels over 40% higher than allowed if an iPhone 12 is in a pocket, the AFNR has ordered Apple to stop selling the affected model immediately until it can find a resolution.

BMW is canning the controversial subscription services that merely activated pre-installed hardware in its customers' vehicles, but the subscription model will stick around for other post-sales add-ons.

Footage of Tesla Cybertruck units after allegedly being subjected to crash testing has once again raised serious questions about the safety of Tesla's electric pickup truck. The lack of body damage seems to suggest that passengers and other vehicles will take the brunt of the impact in a collision.

The upcoming electric Mini Countryman has leaked online, revealing design details and a quirky interior that appears to eschew the traditional gauge cluster in favour of a colossal round centre display and heads-up display.

PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium will cost remarkably more. The price increase will be global and is effective on September 6.

New Tesla Cybertruck footage shows a comically-large wiper in a mild off-road stint. In a separate video, the Cybertruck is seen wearing a green Toyota Tundra wrap on a highway cruise. Upon closer inspection, the Tundra-wrapped Cybertruck may have some serious panel gap issues.

Darin Tyrone Harris, the man who recently leaked over 40 minutes of gameplay of the much-hyped open-world RPG Starfield, has been arrested for property theft. He had uploaded videos showing him mailing allegedly stolen copies of the game that he had posted for sale online. Starfield will be launching at the start of September on Xbox and Steam.

A Tesla Model 3 driver found himself in a pickle after his Model 3 aquaplaned on some flood water and careened off the side of the road into a sizeable pool of water. The owner of the Model 3 puts the blame for the accident squarely on Tesla, despite the company's warnings to remain vigilant when using its Full Self-Driving software.

A cloud server error on August 15th caused many Bambu 3D printers to unexpectedly start print jobs at night, creating misshapen messes, damaging printers and raising safety concerns. The company has responded with an apology and explanation, and it has promised that the error is being fixed.

Linus Media Group (LMG), the parent company of YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips, has found itself on the receiving end of heavy criticism regarding repeated factual errors in videos and toxic workplace environment. The bulk of LMG drama unfolded after Gamers Nexus, a YouTube channel focused on PC hardware, uploaded a lengthy video lambasting LMG for factual inaccuracies and questionable ethical practices.

Elon Musk, the former CEO of X/Twitter, said he wants to change how the block function works on the platform by restricting it to direct messages. A proposed solution is a stronger version of the mute function that disallows users from interacting with someone who has muted them.

Former Tesla factory workers have spoken out against the company's working conditions, with allegations including everything from an extremely high-stress culture to violations of employee safety, and employee harassment.

Jaguar has announced that it will discontinue its I-Pace electric luxury SUV before the brand relaunches its electric division in 2025. JLR's CEO also spilled the beans on the company's next-gen electric platform, giving fans an idea of what will replace the controversial I-Pace.

Samsung has once again published and removed One UI 6 Beta. This time, its US department briefly listed the Android 14 Beta-based build before swiftly removing it again.

Shortly after Tesla started delivering the Model Y with the new Hardware 4 computer and infotainment system, a teardown has revealed that the new hardware actually features half the RAM and storage of the HW4 system found in the Model S and X. This appears to be a cost-cutting measure that basically rules out the possibility of ever putting Steam on a HW4 Model 3 or Y.

Nikon appears to have concluded its investigation into the failing Z8 strap eyelets that has caused a stir in the last few weeks. While Nikon had previously addressed the issue on an as-needed basis, replacing US$4,000 camera bodies as the eyelets failed, the company has finally identified the affected batch and is recalling an unspecified range of serial numbers.

A couple of overheating PS5 units that have been used at the Evo tournament in Las Vegas last weekend have apparently damaged the controllers of several participants, which led to complaints and even a call to switch from Sony's PlayStation 5 to other gaming platforms such as the PC or Xbox consoles.

Multiple industry insiders say that AMD will not launch a high-end RDNA 4 GPU. Only SKUs featuring the mid-range Navi 43 and Navi 44 GPUs will be available.

A group of enterprising hackers has managed to take advantage of a known exploit in Tesla's in-vehicle software that allowed them to access thousands of dollars in software-locked features, sideload custom apps, and, most alarmingly, access private user data. The researchers say that this exploit is exclusive to newer AMD-based Tesla infotainment systems.

The NHTSA is investigating 280,000 new Tesla Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles in the US. While it's still in the preliminary stages of the investigation, the NHTSA suspects that a defect in steering hardware is causing the steering wheel to lock up unexpectedly. For obvious reasons, this has prompted a formal investigation that may result in a recall if enough units are found to be problematic.

A few days ago, reports started popping up of Nikon Z8 strap lugs simply resigning from their duties and falling off the camera for no reason. Now, Nikon has responded to the issue, instructing distributors to test the strap lugs by tugging on them before sale. While this may seem a bit excessive, Nikon is also reportedly testing recalled units for the same problem.

A special report claims that Tesla knowingly programmed its electric vehicles to reflect woefully optimistic range figures while the battery was above 50%. The company also allegedly established a special team to shut down customers who complained about inaccurate range estimates, closing service tickets in an effort to save the company time and money.

Perhaps the inclusion of a USB Type-C port was simply an excuse for Sony to ship its mid-range A6700 APS-C mirrorless camera with no charging hardware, since the camera maker has done just that. A6700 owners will need to go out and buy not only an extra battery, but a whole other charger, if they want to charge their camera and use it at the same time.

A steady stream of reports about loose Canon EOS R5 and R6 hot shoe mounts has hit the internet over the last two years, and it appears to be stirring up a bit of a fuss among the photography community. More concerning than loose and detaching hardware is that Canon isn't offering any service or recall support outside of warranty repair, leaving many owners to DIY a solution.

Ford's inventory of electric vehicles has consistently grown over the last few months, with some calling it a sign of the US carmaker's failure to sell its EVs. Ford, on the other hand, sees growing inventory in dealer lots as a return to normal thanks to an increase in production capacity. This response comes after Ford outpaced Tesla's Q2 2023 EV sales growth and drastically cut prices on its F-150 Lightning electric pickup.

Tesla has announced that it is recalling upwards of 15,000 of its Model S and Model X EVs after the company found that the front-row seat belt fasteners could have been improperly tightened after repairs. So far, neither Tesla nor the NHTSA have connected any deaths or injuries to the potentially loose hardware.

Toyota has announced that it will be recalling over 12,000 of its bZ3 sedans in China that it built in cooperation with BYD. The reason for the recall comes down to faulty rear door handles that occasionally stop working or, even worse, randomly open while driving. The issue is so severe that Toyota has asked owners to immediately stop driving the vehicles, citing safety concerns.