Blackview’s Oscal PowerMax 700 keeps your gadgets juiced up while on the road
Are you in the market for a new power station? If you are, then Blackview’s brand new PowerMax 700 might be worth checking out. For those who are constantly at home or who work in offices or schools, having access to continuous power t.....»»
The Rabbit R1 is one of the worst gadgets I’ve ever reviewed
The Rabbit R1 was supposed to be an AI smartphone companion that would make your life simpler. As it turns out, it does the exact opposite......»»
How to use Siri in CarPlay with or without your voice
Being able to make a request using Siri while driving helps keep your eyes on the road, but just asking for Siri may not work on older cars or in certain other circumstances. Here's the fix.For most people using CarPlay, being able to call the vocal.....»»
The Rabbit R1 is hiding a big secret
The Rabbit R1 is one of the hottest AI gadgets on the market right now — and it looks like it's hiding an Android-scented secret......»»
GM"s CarPlay replacement doesn"t work well, and has a long road ahead of it
GM's decision to move away from CarPlay was to avoid Apple having too much control over vehicles. It's going to be a bumpy ride for consumers.GM's Ultifi interfaceIn March 2023, GM decided to stop providing CarPlay and Android Auto to consumers, in f.....»»
Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs
For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers and regulators say, we need to pay more attention to toxic emissions from tires as vehicles roll down the road......»»
Here’s how EVs charge as they drive on a stretch of Michigan road
Here’s how EVs charge as they drive on a stretch of Michigan road.....»»
Behind the wheel of CXC’s $600,000 off-road racing simulator
CXC Simulations wanted to build something special for a cruise liner. Enlarge / CXC Simulations needed to come up with something special for Norwegian Cruise Lines, so it built an off-road racing simulator. (credit: CXC Simulatio.....»»
Ford BlueCruise driver assist under federal scrutiny following 2 deaths
NHTSA has opened an investigation after two separate fatal crashes at night. Enlarge / BlueCruise allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel but not their eyes off the road. (credit: Ford) The federal regulator res.....»»
Here’s how that iPhone survived a 16,000-foot drop from the Alaska Airlines plane
Back in January, a fully intact iPhone was discovered along the side of the road after plummeting 16,000 feet when a door blew off an Alaska Airlines flight. At the time, we pointed out that it was pretty incredible the iPhone 14 Pro Max survived suc.....»»
Tech brands are forcing AI into your gadgets—whether you asked for it or not
The "AI mouse" is just the start. Enlarge / Tech brands love hollering about the purported thrills of AI these days. (credit: Getty) Logitech announced a new mouse last week. A company rep reached out to inform Ars of.....»»
Palm OS and the devices that ran it: An Ars retrospective
Before smartphones, we had PDAs in our pockets. Palm did them best. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) “Gadgets aren’t fun anymore,” sighed my wife, watching me tap away on my Palm Zire 72 as she sat on the couch wit.....»»
Ram adds to off-road lineup with RHO
The 540-hp pickup, scheduled to reach dealerships in the third quarter, adds to the brand's long lineage of speedy trucks......»»
Researcher finds that wood frogs evolved rapidly in response to road salts
When we think of evolution, we think of a process that happens over hundreds or thousands of years. In research published in Ecology and Evolution a team led by Rick Relyea, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and David M. Darrin Senior Endowed.....»»
Mercedes’ electric G-Wagon is more capable than the gas version
With four motors, deeper fording, and more power, you can forget about the gas version. Enlarge / Electric power has not robbed the G-Wagon of its off-road skills. If anything, it has enhanced them. (credit: Mercedes-Benz).....»»
Mercedes G580 electrifies an off-road icon
Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed its electric G-Class. It combines the iconic SUV's traditional design with enhanced off-road performance......»»
This BLUETTI portable power station is truly weatherproof
The BLUETTI AC240 portable power station is weather-resistant and ideal for use everywhere. Indoors, outdoors, on the road, and beyond......»»
Meet QDEL, the backlight-less display tech that could replace OLED in premium TVs
Interested in gadgets with premium displays? QDEL should be on your radar. Enlarge (credit: Getty) What comes after OLED? With OLED-equipped TVs, monitors, and other gadgets slowly becoming more readily available at lowe.....»»
Dolphin explains why its GameCube and Wii emulator won’t be in the App Store
Apple recently changed its policy to allow game emulators on the App Store. Delta, one of the essential emulation apps, skyrocketed to the top of the App Store overnight. Another popular emulator called Dolphin, however, is still facing a policy road.....»»
Bike Bus gains supporters as a way to promote sustainable and safe mobility
The Bike Bus movement has emerged as a powerful tool to promote road safety, sustainability and community. According to a global survey carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (IC.....»»
Every Samsung gadget we still expect in 2024
Samsung isn't done with 2024 yet, as it has a whole bunch of gadgets that it's yet to launch. Here are all the Samsung gadgets we still expect to see in 2024......»»