Infiniti QX80 SUV redesign aims for U.S. luxury brands
For Infiniti, elbowing into the six-figure sticker club might be more aspirational than realistic. The competitive set in premium full-size SUVs is large, and volumes are small......»»
UK outlaws awful default passwords on connected devices
The law aims to prevent global-scale botnet attacks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you build a gadget that connects to the Internet and sell it in the United Kingdom, you can no longer make the default password "pass.....»»
Manager took bribes in exchange for high-demand vehicles, lawsuit alleges
The sales manager of a luxury dealership in South Carolina commanded hundreds of thousands of dollars in "under-the-table" payments from customers hungry for high-demand vehicles......»»
Best Acer laptop deals: From Chromebooks to gaming laptops
There are a lot of great laptop brands to pick from, but Acer makes a lot of solid and budget-friendly options......»»
China"s Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station
A spaceship carrying three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 mission safely docked at Tiangong space station Friday, state-run media reported, the latest step in Beijing's space program that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030......»»
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.....»»
The best laptop brands for 2024
The best laptops offer high performance, great looks, and solid build quality. When searching, it's smart to start with top brands. These are the best options......»»
Patrick Wardle teams up with ex-Apple researcher to boost Mac security for all
Two long-standing Mac security experts have formed DoubleYou, a firm that aims to develop security tools that other Mac developers can incorporate into their systems.DoubleYou founders believe Mac needs better securityThe new company was started by,.....»»
China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030......»»
Wait lines may boost perceived popularity of restaurant brands
Restaurants can benefit from keeping their customers waiting, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management......»»
Appdome upgrades MOBILEBot Defense for tailored WAF integration
Appdome has enhanced its MOBILEBot Defense solution to empower mobile brands to get more value and control from their existing web application firewall (WAF) infrastructures by adjusting the evaluation, detection, and defense policy to suit each WAF.....»»
U.S. EV battery upstart, Hyundai-Kia close in on lithium metal battery commercialization
SES AI, a U.S. maker of electric vehicle batteries, aims to bring its next-gen lithium metal batteries to market as early as 2026 and is turbocharging the drive through a new agreement to jointly build and test the technology with South Korea's Hyund.....»»
OTC hearing aid sale discounts 15 models, from just $80
Crutchfield has a big sale on OTC hearing aids with many popular brands heavily discounted. Here's what we recommend......»»
Get up to $1,000 off Victrola, Mobile Fidelity, Yamaha turntables today
Crutchfield is offering discounts on turntables made by some of the most popular brands in the space. Hurry if you want to enjoy the savings of up to $1,000......»»
This CD/Walkman-inspired MP3 player aims to be the next mixtape
What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away......»»
Judge deals blow to Stellantis in supplier pricing dispute that threatens production
The order filed Tuesday means that the parent company of Jeep and Ram brands must continue paying its supplier under protest — or “hostage threat,” as the automaker’s lawyer put it last week......»»
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program
China's space agency is making final preparations to send the Shenzhou-18 crew into low-Earth orbit on Thursday as part of its ambitious space program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030......»»
Here’s why Roborock’s next-gen S8 Max will change your home-cleaning game [free $1000 gift pack]
If you have kids, pets, or simply want the luxury of immaculately clean floors without having to do the work yourself, then look no farther than Roborock’s next-gen S8 MaxV Ultra – the industry’s most technologically advanced robot mop and vac.....»»
Sonos app gets a major overhaul as the company prepares for next-gen products
Sonos is about to release its biggest app redesign to date, with a simplified interface and more customization, while a new web app replaces PC clients......»»
Sonos unveils app overhaul with customizable Home screen, search across all services, more
Sonos has revealed what it’s calling its “most extensive app redesign ever.” The new iOS and Android experience (plus web) does away with tabs and puts everything on a single Home screen that’s faster, customizable, has one search bar for all.....»»
Chinese EV brand awareness in the U.S. bodes ‘ominously" for American firms, survey says
Most potential buyers — especially younger ones — are aware of Chinese EV brands......»»