Insurance costs likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for a new electric or hybrid vehicle, but it is something you should consider. Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure for 2026.
Top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure in 2026
With drivers increasingly seeking more efficient options, Mercury Insurance is making it easier to compare and…
China's getting a new Smart car and you can't have it
August 10, 2026
A regulatory filing with the Chinese government has revealed specs of Smart #2, the upcoming successor to the Smart ForTwo. A full reveal is expected in October, with the car later coming to global markets… except the US.
The original Smart car (actually called the…
North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, marking Pyongyang’s most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s.
Here is what is known about the growing…
Rheinmetall said on Friday it would take time to ramp up planned ATACMS missile production with Lockheed Martin, underscoring the challenge the United States faces to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted by the war with Iran.
Reuters reported this week that the U.S. Army had used up much of its global stockpile of long-range precision missiles during the five-month conflict with Iran, raising…
Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look Premieres on Netflix This Month, Rockstar Confirms
August 7, 2026
Rockstar has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix later this month.
Rather than a straightforward GTA 6 Trailer 3, this special event showcase sounds like it will offer fans a far deeper dive on Rockstar’s highly-anticipated…
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – The Final Preview
August 7, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is, on one hand, a demanding action game built around intense boss fights. On the other, it’s surprisingly forgiving when it comes to mowing down regular enemies, letting you dispatch them almost however you like. Those two seemingly…
Roblox player numbers and in-game spending have fallen sharply from their peak last summer, when the gaming platform hosted viral hits such as Grow a Garden and Steal the Brainrot.
These games still exist, of course — there’s now a Grow a Garden 2! — but their moment in the spotlight has passed, many of the kids playing them have now moved on, and Roblox itself has said it is trying to…
Dubai Duty Free has introduced Crypto.com Pay as a regulated digital payment option for eligible UAE residents, allowing customers to use their Crypto.com accounts at airport stores and online. The rollout integrates crypto-enabled payments into global travel retail.
Key…
Fake XRP airdrops, reward scanners, and phishing campaigns are targeting investors, prompting the XRP Ledger Foundation and RippleX to issue security warnings on X. The alerts highlight impersonation accounts, fraudulent promotions, and wallet traps designed to obtain…
EU MiCA Shake-up Lets Crypto Scammers Target Users
August 7, 2026
European financial watchdogs warn that criminals are exploiting this market transition to steal funds. Fraudsters are impersonating official regulators or licensed exchanges to trick users into sending assets to fraudulent websites.
Key Takeaways
Scammers targeted crypto users after ESMA’s July 1 MiCA deadline by spoofing regulators and exchanges.
Over 1,700 unlicensed platforms face shutdowns…
