The Polestar 4 takes EV minimalism to the next level
The Polestar 4 takes EV minimalism to the next level Since the launch of its Polestar 2 sedan in 2021, Swedish EV company Polestar has launched two additional models: the spacious 3 compact crossover SUV, and now the 4, a sporty, even more compact crossover SUV. The 4 slotting in between the 2 and 3 […]
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package Tesla shareholders voted Thursday to approve Elon Musk’s staggering new pay package, in a move aimed at retaining the controversial CEO’s leadership during a time of great upheaval for the automaker. Over 75 percent of shares voted in favor of the proposal. The vote gives Musk […]
The Czinger 21C is a halo car for the future military-industrial complex
The Czinger 21C is a halo car for the future military-industrial complex Countless cars have received military-grade marketing over the years, their performances likened to some form of ordnance or another. Saab was notorious for leaning on its aeronautical origins, and it’s hard to imagine what kind of state Jeep would be in today without […]
How deep-sea mining could threaten a vital ocean food source
How deep-sea mining could threaten a vital ocean food source Nodules containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese rest atop these core samples taken from the deep ocean floor. | Photo: Getty Images The race to mine battery minerals from the ocean floor would create a new stream of waste that could rob sea life of a […]
Google Maps taps Gemini AI to transform into an ‘all-knowing copilot’
Google Maps taps Gemini AI to transform into an 'all-knowing copilot' Google Maps is bringing Gemini’s AI chatbot to more features, including more “conversational” route planning and the use of landmarks and nearby business for navigation. Google has slowly been adding AI to many of its products, including Maps, which last year got an updated […]
Google Maps can tell Polestar 4 drivers when to merge lanes
Google Maps can tell Polestar 4 drivers when to merge lanes Google Maps is rolling out live lane guidance to drivers of the Google-powered electric Polestar 4. The company announced Tuesday that the new feature relies on the EV’s front-facing camera to “see” lane markings and road signs. That information feeds into Google Map’s AI […]
Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio
Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio Dolby Atmos, the dominant name behind spatial audio in theaters and the home, has become a fixture in luxury cars from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Cadillac, and Lucid priced upwards of $70,000. But now, Hyundai is including Dolby Atmos audio in the new entry-level […]
GM isn’t ready to rip off the CarPlay/Android Auto band-aid quite yet
GM isn't ready to rip off the CarPlay/Android Auto band-aid quite yet Last week, General Motors CEO Mary Barra caused a stir when she said that the company would eventually kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all of its gas cars. The company had already successfully removed phone mirroring capabilities from most of its […]
Tesla rehashing old threats to get shareholders to approve Musk’s $1 trillion pay day
Tesla rehashing old threats to get shareholders to approve Musk's $1 trillion pay day Tesla’s board of directors issued a stark warning to shareholders today: approve Elon Musk’s unprecedented $1 trillion pay package or risk losing him as CEO. It’s a familiar threat, one that the board has used before, and if history offers any […]
Nike says its first ‘powered footwear’ is like an e-bike for your feet
Nike says its first 'powered footwear' is like an e-bike for your feet On Thursday, Nike announced Project Amplify, “the world’s first powered footwear system,” which it says isn’t intended for pros—in fact, quite the opposite. Much like e-bikes provide pedal assistance, Project Amplify uses a lightweight robotics system to boost running and walking speed. […]