In the age of silky-smooth and quiet electrification, big screens, cameras, and power everything, what truly defines a luxury car? It’s a question I found myself asking after two days with the Volkswagen ID.7, the new mid-size EV sedan from Wolfsburg. It’s not a luxury car, per se, but so much about it does feel luxurious. Between the amazing seats, plush ride, and abundant tech, this is a car…
Closer look at Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle
November 12, 2023
Royal Enfield has just revealed its first-ever electric motorcycle, known as the Him-E. The bike was unveiled at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, where Electrek got an up-close look at the new model ahead of its unclear production path.
The Indian motorcycle company…
US Government Remains Hostile Toward Crypto Despite Ripple's SEC Win, Says CEO – Regulation Bitcoin News
November 12, 2023
Ripple’s CEO says the U.S. government is still hostile toward crypto despite the cryptocurrency firm’s victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Until that changes, the banks in the United States are not going to engage meaningfully,” he…
US Lawmaker: Crypto Is Not the Problem, Bad Actors That Exist in Every Industry Are – Featured Bitcoin News
November 12, 2023
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has defended crypto against claims that the asset class is heavily used in illicit finance. Emphasizing that “Crypto is not the problem, bad actors that exist in every industry are,” the lawmaker pointed out that crypto accounts for less than 1% of all illicit finance activity. In addition, she has urged Congress to create a regulatory framework to allow crypto…
Why developer productivity isn’t all about tooling and AI
November 12, 2023
Building software is precise, imaginative work. That’s why developers are most productive in interruption-free environments. In fact, eliminating distractions will do more to optimize engineers’ efforts than most changes you could make to tooling.
A team of exceptionally…
Solana's Rally Hits 184% Gain in 30 Days as $19M in SOL Shorts Liquidate in 24 Hours – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
November 12, 2023
This weekend, the crypto community’s buzz centered on solana (SOL) and its notable surge in value against the U.S. dollar over the previous week. SOL has posted an 11% gain in the last 24 hours, with a striking 45.2% uptick over the week, ascending to the rank of the sixth…
Tesla's cheapest Model Y ever... is this 1:18 diecast model for $195
November 12, 2023
Tesla is now selling a 1:18 diecast model of its most popular vehicle on its online shop.
The Model Y has become incredibly popular, and is expected to be the world’s best-selling vehicle this year. And now you can get one for the cool low price of $195… sort of.
The $195 version is, unfortunately, not as full-featured as the previous cheapest Model Y at $44k. This new one has no center…
Tesla will sue you if you try to flip your low-VIN Cybertruck
November 12, 2023
Early Cybertruck owners will be prevented from reselling their vehicles until a year after they take delivery, according to an update to Tesla’s Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement.
With the Tesla Cybertruck hitting the road at the end of this month, we’re gradually…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 11, 2023
November 12, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Weekly Market Recap: Crypto Economy Surges to $1.4T as FTT and ORDI Outshine the Rest – Market Updates Bitcoin News
November 12, 2023
This week, the crypto economy climbed to the $1.4 trillion range as dozens of virtual assets witnessed gains. From November 4 to Saturday, November 11, 2023, several crypto assets recorded triple-digit weekly gains, and a great deal captured double-digit gains. This week, the top two gainers include FTT and ORDI, as they jumped 291% and 158% against the U.S. dollar, respectively.
Surge and…
