Tesla is apparently looking to switch to AMD “Navi” chip for its onboard media computer (MCU), according to a new leak.
Originally, Tesla used Nvidia Tegra chips in its Media Control Unit (MCU), which is different from its Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD) computers that use Tesla’s own chip.
As Tesla started working to transition away from using Nvidia’s chips for its Autopilot…
Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
November 10, 2020
Tesla announced that it is extending its warranty for its MCU touchscreen over a longtime eMMC failure problem that rendered the screen useless.
The move comes after NHTSA put some pressure on Tesla.
Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been reporting…
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is now available on Google Stadia
November 10, 2020
As 2020 finally approaches its end, some of the year’s biggest video games are hitting the market. Today, Ubisoft is releasing its latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, the much-anticipated Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, and it’s launching day one on…
Nokia's first big HMD-made phone in the US is an 8.3 5G for Verizon
November 10, 2020
The Nokia badge hasn’t been attached to high-profile US carrier launches in a long time (its Windows Phones come to mind), but HMD Global wants to change that. It’s launching the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, an upper-mid-range Android phone exclusive to Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) and its first major American carrier deal. As the awkward name implies, it’s really a take on the 8.3 5G with…
Apple iPhone 12 mini review: For small phone fans only
November 10, 2020
The tech industry is obsessed with size, and it’s easy to see why. “Bigger” is often used as shorthand for “better,” and if you need proof just look at phones. They haven’t just become faster and more capable; they’ve also become…
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review: Better, not just bigger
November 10, 2020
In the old days, before COVID, I didn’t just review big phones — I used them almost exclusively. They’re especially helpful here in New York, where you never knew when a train will get held up. There’s nothing like a big screen and some noise-canceling…
Gallery: Travel photographer Austin Mann compares iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras
November 10, 2020
Following his in-depth review of the iPhone 12 Pro camera last month, travel photographer Austin Mann is back today with a look at the new iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple has made big claims about the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera system, and Mann’s review offers more details on what you can expect.
Apple says that the iPhone 12 Pro Max features a bigger sensor, a longer telephoto lens, and a new…
iOS apps will run on Apple Silicon Macs, but major developers have already opted out of the Mac App Store
November 10, 2020
Apple will hold another special event tomorrow, and we expect to see the first Mac with Apple Silicon chips. While we don’t know much about these Macs, Apple confirmed at WWDC 2020 that ARM Macs will be able to run any iOS app — however, things will not be as easy as you…
Tesla may face delays at Gigafactory Berlin over lack of permits, Elon Musk gets involved
November 10, 2020
A new report from Germany states that Tesla may face some delays at Gigafactory Berlin over difficulties securing permits.
Elon Musk is getting involved.
As we previously reported, Tesla moved ahead with construction at Gigafactory Berlin without final approval for the…
The Priority Current is a commuter-oriented electric bike that delivers a seriously nice all-around package at a more than reasonable price.
Frankly, it’s refreshing.
I’ve ridden and reviewed plenty of nice e-bikes. I’m not talking about just pretty good but still budget-minded e-bikes, I’m talking about e-bikes with all the bells and whistles, all the fancy features, but with a $4-6k…
