The AirPlay 2 protocol allows users to group multiple HomePods or other supported speakers together for multi-room audio. However, it seems that Apple has been working on a new way to take the AirPlay 2 speaker grouping feature even further with iOS 16.1 beta.
New feature to group HomePods and AirPlay 2 speakers
As found by 9to5Mac, code from the first beta of iOS 16.1, which was released last…
UAG iPhone 14 case lineup offers up to 25-foot drop protection in rugged and modern designs
September 21, 2022
Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is out with its , , , and . From bold designs with maximum protection to more modern and clean styles with MagSafe that still meet military drop-test standards, check out UAG’s rugged lineup for the toughest iPhone cases around.
Military-grade iPhone…
The iPhone 14 Pro isn't as easy to repair as the other new models
September 21, 2022
So much for the iPhone 14’s surprisingly repairable design extending across the lineup. iFixit has completed a teardown of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and the easier-to-fix internals haven’t carried over. Break the back glass and you’ll have a harder time…
Apple listened to your complaints and is changing iOS 16's battery percentage icon
September 21, 2022
Ever since the world got its first look at iOS 16’s reintroduced battery percentage indicator at the start of last month, people have voiced strong opinions about the icon. Many, including Engadget Deputy Editor Cherlynn Low, felt Apple could have done a better job with it. In its current iteration, the icon remains static – displaying only a percentage – until your iPhone’s battery…
From drawing board to assembly line in 12 months: Volta Zero truck nears series production
September 20, 2022
Commercial EV startup Volta Trucks has shared another major milestone in its lightning fast 12-month journey in bringing its flagship Zero truck into production. The very first Volta Zero truck has rolled off its assembly line in Austria, kicking off a series of validation…
Fisker partners with Wallbox to bring competitively priced chargers to Fisker EV owners
September 20, 2022
Fisker continues building momentum as the Southern California-based EV maker announced Tuesday it will partner with Wallbox to offer its EV charging solutions to Fisker electric vehicle owners. The new partnership is designed to accelerate the transition to EVs, giving…
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine
September 20, 2022
Tesla is creating a simulation of San Francisco in Unreal Engine, which is primarily a video game engine, to test its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems.
Over the years, Tesla has taken flack for testing its Autopilot and Self-Driving features with its customers on public roads.
But to be fair, there will be several steps taken before any Tesla software gets to a customer.
It is always first…
Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM
September 20, 2022
After its massive order of Tesla vehicles, Hertz now announces another huge order of electric vehicles, this time for 175,000 EVs from GM.
Last year, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model…
Tesla Megapack caught on fire at giant battery project
September 20, 2022
A Tesla Megapack has caught on fire at a giant battery project operated by PG&E in Monterey County in California.
In April, PG&E launched the Elkhorn Battery Storage facility in Monterey County, the largest Tesla Megapack project to date. The project consists of…
Ram promises electric pickup lineup that will challenge Ford and Rivian in range and beyond
September 20, 2022
Ram Trucks is quickly falling behind as automakers like Ford and Rivian are already scaling production of their highly anticipated electric pickup trucks. Despite this, Ram Trucks CEO believes the company’s electric pickup has what it takes to overthrow the competition.
Ram Trucks is one of the many automakers under the Stellantis umbrella of brands, including Dodge, Chrysler, Alfa Romeo…
