The release of iOS 16 is just two weeks away, and the final beta testing is moving ahead. Apple today has released iOS 16 beta 8 to developers with a continued focus on bug fixes, performance improvements, and final optimizations for things like battery life and new features.
iOS 16 beta 8 now available
iOS 16 beta 8, build 20A5358a, is available to download now to registered developers via the…
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are coming next week during Apple’s “Far out” event on September 7. There are a handful of new features that are all but confirmed, but there are a few rumors out there that we aren’t quite sure about yet.
Head below as we recap a…
Thinking about switching carriers ahead of upgrading to iPhone 14? With competition strong, the major US carriers are offering compelling incentives for new customers. Below we’ll focus on vs AT&T including how they compare with speed, how to find real-world coverage…
Fox News trashes Prince Harry for idling in gas-guzzling SUV, not realizing its an Audi electric SUV
August 29, 2022
Fox News has made a segment on Prince Harry trashing him for “idling in gas-guzzling SUV” at the airport when in fact, he was sitting in Audi e-tron electric SUV.
From Taylor Swift to Elon Musk, the media lately has been on a trend of pointing out the hypocrisy in celebrities flying in private jets while making comments about climate change and sustainability; it’s something that is often…
Honda and LG investing $4.4B to build batteries in the US
August 29, 2022
Although many Japanese automakers are falling behind in the EV race, Honda is taking a big step today to solidify its place in the future of automobiles. Honda announced Monday that it will be forming a new joint venture with LG Energy Solution to build EV batteries in the…
Following President Emmanuel Macron’s re-election in France this year, he has begun making good on a promise he made during his campaign to make electric vehicles more affordable. The government is reportedly working out how quickly it can roll out a new measure that would…
Media goes nuts over Elon Musk calling for more oil and gas, but here’s the full quote
August 29, 2022
The media is going nuts over Elon Musk calling for more oil and gas at an energy conference in Norway, but the full quote is not being widely reported and brings some important context.
Earlier this year, Elon Musk called to drill for more oil, which raised a few eyebrows, but it was in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how it sent gas prices skyrocketing:
Hate to say it, but…
CATL’s energy dense Qilin batteries one-up the 4680 cell and will debut in the ZEEKR 009
August 29, 2022
Following the debut of its third generation cell-to-pack (CTP) “Qilin” battery cells in June, battery expert CATL has shared which EV brand will be the first to use them – ZEEKR. The energy dense batteries will initially debut on the recently announced ZEEKR 009 MPV…
FREY unveils more affordable line of fast, high-end full-suspension electric mountain bikes
August 29, 2022
The new FREY EVOLVE line is designed to take the brand’s popular high-end electric mountain bikes and reduce prices to make them more affordable for the masses. The first two models have just been unveiled as the FREY EVOLVE NEO and NEO PRO.
FREY’s e-bikes have always…
Smartphone giant Xiaomi might co-brand EVs with BAIC to fulfill its 2024 delivery promise
August 29, 2022
Xiaomi Corporation is reportedly facing delays in acquiring a license to make EVs of its own in China under the Xiaomi Automobile brand it registered in 2021. As a result, the behemoth consumer electronics manufacturer is in early talks with Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC) to co-develop EVs in order for the latter to fulfill its promise of delivering its first vehicles by 2024.
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