I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.
Below are some…
Volkswagen built its global empire on the promise of affordable, accessible transportation, embodied by the iconic Type 1 Beetle. Now facing an existential crisis after a decades-long push upmarket, the automaker faces a reckoning – and a retreat back into affordable…
PARIS — Dutch startup Optics11 is in talks with dozens of navies about using its optical-fiber sensing technology for underwater monitoring and threat detection, with between five and ten navies already signed on as clients, Chief Executive Officer Paul Heiden said.
The…
Neros to expand domestic drone production with $450M Pentagon loan
November 10, 2026
California-based drone maker Neros Technologies, a frontrunner in a Defense Department competition for small drones for combat, received a $450 million conditional loan from the DoD to expand domestic manufacturing of small drone components.
In an interview with Military Times, Ross Pederson, Neros’ head of growth, called the expansion of the U.S. small drone industry “a huge benefit to the…
ZURICH — Swiss voters will decide on Nov. 29 whether to block a bill relaxing curbs on weapons exports, in a referendum that raises questions about Switzerland’s evolving neutral tradition and is strongly opposed by the arms industry.
Switzerland follows the 1907 Hague…
Petit Planet, aka HoYoverse's Take on Animal Crossing, Is Packed With Charm and Attention to Detail | IGN Preview
November 9, 2026
Key Preview Takeaways:
It will remind you a lot of Animal Crossing. This isn’t a bad thing!
There are some nice touches that go beyond Animal Crossing that I appreciate.
The Switch 2 version won’t be out until next year.
2026 has been an incredibly crowded…
Epic Games has revealed the drop rate for Fortnite’s Pirate Token after backlash surrounding the infamous in-game pickup saw fans try to report the studio to the FTC.
It’s been just one week since Epic turned the Item Shop on its head with the launch of its Treasure Hunters mini-season November 1. At the center of the backlash is the Pirate Token, an ultra-rare drop that grants access…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Speedrunners Have Already Found New Ways to Break the Remake
November 9, 2026
From quicker movement to sending Link to space, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunners have already found a few ways to break the remake.
One of the best things about a new Zelda game is seeing just how quickly players can speed through it, but Nintendo’s…
The Solana Company Targets Hong Kong for Massive APAC Expansion
November 9, 2026
The company, which holds 2.2 million SOL, stressed that it is targeting an expansion in Hong Kong, as the city has identified tokenization as a key area of fintech development. The expansion could increase the company’s headcount to 30 people to potentially serve local…
Binance Chief Financial Officer Kaiser Ng said he was leaving after five years to build ventures spanning AI, Web3, and tokenized assets. His plans covered several projects involving sports, entertainment, computing, and physical assets.
Key Takeaways
Justin Yek will succeed Ng under a transition plan in place for six months.
Planned projects span basketball, music, computing, robotics, and…
