While macOS Monterey 12.3 is in the beta testing phase, Apple has launched macOS 12.2.1 for all users with some important security and bug fixes. Notably, that includes a patch for the Bluetooth-related battery drain issue for MacBooks.
macOS 12.2.1 is starting to show up for users via OTA. Head to System Preferences > Software Update to see if it’s available yet for your Mac.
macOS 12.2…
HRV is a valuable metric that’s measured by Apple Watch, however, there’s no native integration in watchOS or iOS to better understand and make use of the data – leaving that to third-party apps. Below we’ll cover what HRV is, why it’s important, and how to record…
KTM fans, get ready! The Duke is set to get its own electric counterpart as KTM further expands its electric lineup with an e-Duke.
Pierer Mobility, the owner of KTM, has removed any doubt and confirmed that it is working on an E-Duke electric motorcycle.
The Duke model…
GM’s Super Bowl campaign features Austin Powers characters using Ultium EV technology to save the world, then take it over
February 10, 2022
General Motor’s streak of newsworthy movements continues as we head into Super Bowl weekend. The American automaker has begun teasing this year’s big game commercial, which continues its “Everybody In” campaign to promote its EV lineup. This year however, GM’s “everybody” includes some familiar, villainous faces from the Austin Powers film franchise.
As one of the longest tenured…
Ford F-150 Lightning app leaks Tesla Summon-like feature that allows remote control parking with iPhone
February 10, 2022
Ford has been known to cherry pick the best features of other electric vehicles and make them their own. If a tidbit we’ve found in the Ford App comes to fruition, the F-150 Lightning will soon be able to park itself via remote control using phone apps.
The FordPass…
The US Departments of Transportation and Energy today announced that nearly $5 billion is earmarked for a national electric vehicle charging network under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established by President Joe Biden’s…
Electric bicycle company FLX is back with its Babymaker 2 e-bike, and this time it’s personal
February 10, 2022
There’s nothing more “personal” than an electric bicycle named the Babymaker. And after selling over $13 million worth of the original e-bike, FLX has announced that it’s coming back with a new and improved Babymaker II e-bike.
The company looks to be teasing an upcoming launch of the Babymaker II electric bike, though there’s no word yet on exactly when the launch will take place.
A…
Tesla is asked to disable Boombox feature when in drive, NHTSA deems it a safety risk
February 10, 2022
Tesla was hit by yet another recall today as NHTSA asked the automaker to disable its Boombox feature, which allows drivers to play sounds through their cars’ external speakers when in drive, as the agency believes it is a safety risk.
The Boombox feature is more than a…
XPeng to expand presence in Europe as it announces retail agreements in the Netherlands and Sweden, teases P5 sedan
February 10, 2022
Following entry into the Norwegian EV market last year, XPeng Motors is expanding to the Netherlands and Sweden, opening branded retail stores. XPeng’s business model for Europe combines direct sales with an agency model, delivering branded retail locations almost…
Tesla loses Roadster chief engineer behind several important vehicle programs to Ford
February 10, 2022
Tesla has lost its executive in charge of new vehicle programs who has been in charge of several important engineering programs, and now, he is going to work on Ford’s electric vehicles.
Alan Clarke has been at Tesla for over a decade.
He started out as a senior design engineer in 2009 and worked on several projects, including the Model S’ iconic door handles.
He listed some of the projects…
