Extra Crunch roundup: 2 VC surveys, Tesla’s melt up, The Roblox Gambit, more
Thanks very much for reading Extra Crunch this week. I hope we can all look forward to a nice, boring weekend with no breaking news alerts. This has been quite a week. Instead of walking backward through the last few days of chaos and uncer.....»»
iPhone 15 Pro Max gets one hour extra battery life thanks to iOS 18 optimizations
As part of his coverage, Chinese blogger Geekerwan did a battery test of the new flagships, comparing all the iPhone 16 models to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and some Chinese Android flagships. Mirroring other testers’ findings, the iPh.....»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
You can now charge your General Motors EV at a Tesla Supercharger
Owners of a General Motors-built EV can now charge at any Tesla Supercharger station after buying an adapter......»»
The best Apple iPhone 16 Plus screen protectors for 2024
To get extra protection for your new Apple iPhone 16 Plus, purchase a high-quality screen protector. Not all screen protectors are the same, however......»»
Partial automation technology encourages distraction, IIHS finds
Automated driving systems in a Volvo and Tesla increased complacency, even among experienced drivers......»»
AI Could Help Save Us from Conspiracy Theories, and Massachusetts Could Help Save Us from Our Trash
AI fights conspiracy theories, Massachusetts leads the way on waste reduction, and more in this week’s science news roundup.....»»
GM EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers — with $225 adapter
The Tesla-designed North American Charging Standard connector will be built into future GM electric vehicles......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra Lite
The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews are out, and those who got early access to the device seem generally impressed, despite seeing it as an iterative update. Highlighted features include the slimmer design making a bigger difference than you m.....»»
iPhone 16 review roundup: This year, the base models are almost an iPhone Pro
The first iPhone 16 reviews are out, alongside those of the Pro models, and the general verdict is that the gap between the two is smaller than ever. While 9to5Mac readers have understandably favored the Pro and Pro Max, even the base model gets a.....»»
Tesla’s Superchargers open up to GM EVs today—adapters needed
The adapter will cost $225. Enlarge / The Hummer EV and its gargantuan 205 kWh pack is among the GM EVs that gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network today. (credit: GMC) Starting today, electric vehicles made by Ge.....»»
Overwatch 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass, and it comes with perks
Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, but Game Pass subscribers can now play it there and get a few extra perks for doing so......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 16: Why is the EV market shifting away from Tesla in Silicon Valley?
The EV market is shifting away from Tesla in Silicon Valley......»»
6 new features coming to your AirPods Pro 2 in iOS 18 today
Who needs AirPods Pro 3 when iOS 18 adds all of these extra new features?.....»»
Stuck-in-space astronauts reflect on being left behind and adjusting to life in orbit
Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday it's been tough dealing with their Boeing ride leaving without them and the prospect of spending several extra months in orbit......»»
This PS5 SSD is on sale — save $100
If you want extra storage space for your PlayStation 5, take advantage of Best Buy's $100 discount for the 2TB model of the Seagate Game Drive for the PS5......»»
The 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 2 is over $100 off at Amazon today
There's a fantastic offer on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 bringing it down an extra $110 at Amazon which makes it super tempting......»»
Tesla Cybertruck, Honda Prologue, sky-high incentives boost EV registrations
U.S. electric vehicle registrations surged 18 percent in July as Tesla's numbers improved with the ramp-up of the Cybertruck pickup and Honda's new Prologue crossover broke 3,000, the most recent data shows......»»
All upcoming Switch games: 2024, 2025 and beyond
The Nintendo Switch is home to a superb library of games, and more are on the way. In this roundup, we'll dive into the best upcoming Switch games......»»
Trilobite fossils from upstate New York reveal "extra" set of legs
A new study finds that a trilobite species with exceptionally well-preserved fossils from upstate New York has an additional set of legs underneath its head. The research, led by the American Museum of Natural History and Nanjing University in China,.....»»
Apple AirPods 4: everything you need to know about the latest earbuds
Apple's newest wireless earbuds have a new shape, better sound, and lots of extra features. Here's the full scoop......»»