Mostly hits with a few misses: The Lucid Air Grand Touring, reviewed
Lucid's target was to better the Mercedes S-Class, not the Tesla Model S. Enlarge / Efficient design and a big battery combine in the Lucid Air Grand Touring. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) It's been more than a decade since.....»»
The Lucid Air Pure review: Lower weight, better steering, amazing efficiency
Less power and less weight almost always makes for a better electric vehicle. Enlarge / At just under $70,000, the Lucid Air Pure is closer to the company's original target for an entry-level model than the "under $80,000" it tol.....»»
EVs take center stage at Paris Olympics: Toyota"s potential grand finale
As the Olympics move toward a more sustainable image, Toyota's all-electric vehicle fleet and prominent on-air advertisements will enhance their brand affiliation......»»
Enhancing ratoon rice yield and sustainability through innovative breeding and mechanization
A research team has reviewed the advancements and prospects of ratoon rice cultivation in China, highlighting its significant rise due to improved breeding methods and cultivation technology. They examined key aspects such as cultivar selection, stub.....»»
Turning the HomePod mini into a portable AirPlay speaker
When I reviewed the new Beats Pill last month, I lamented its lack of AirPlay support. After all, AirPlay offers some nice benefits and better stability compared to Bluetooth. Instead of waiting on Beats to make good on its promise from 2017 to ma.....»»
Beats teams up with Minecraft for new special edition Solo 4 headphones
Apple’s Beats brand is teaming up with Minecraft to launch a special edition version of Beats Solo 4 headphones. These are the same Beats Solo 4 that I reviewed earlier this year, just with some classic Minecraft designs all over them. more….....»»
The 2025 Lucid Air is now the most efficient EV on sale
A standard heat pump has made an already-efficient car even more so. Enlarge / The Lucid Air was already the most efficient EV on sale in the US, but for model year 2025 it goes even further on a single charge. (credit: Lucid).....»»
Lucid Air retakes EV efficiency crown with 2025 model, beating Hyundai Ioniq 6
By adding a heat pump to save energy on heating and cooling, the Air Pure breaks a key threshold by traveling 5 miles per kilowatt-hour in EPA testing......»»
Researchers discover novel deepwater renewal process in Lake Geneva
EPFL researchers have discovered that deepwater renewal in Lake Geneva in wintertime is not only due to vertical mixing. Instead, strong currents coming from the lake's Petit Lac basin and nearshore zones of the Grand Lac play a vital role......»»
The best UST projector I’ve ever reviewed is $900 off right now
It's one of the best and brightest UST projectors on the market. And one of the priciest. But it can be yours for $900 off for Prime Day 2024. Get after it......»»
Hurricanes Are Trapping Small Island Nations in Ever-Worsening Spirals of Debt
Damage from tropical storms like Beryl saddles islands with debt, which they have no hope of clearing before the next storm hits......»»
Silo coming to Comic-Con July 27, with season 2 release date expected
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks for Apple TV+ news. Apple’s first summer blockbuster debuted its teaser trailer; Sunny became the best-reviewed TV+ series of the year and Fancy Dance the best-reviewed movie; finally, the critically acclaime.....»»
Truck stranded, fields damaged as flooding hits south St. Louis County
Truck stranded, fields damaged as flooding hits south St. Louis County.....»»
Apple Pencil Pro hits new price low just days before Prime Day
Apple Pencil Pro gets first price cut before Prime Day.....»»
The first Apple TV+ summer blockbuster, Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 film, is titled ’F1’
Ever since getting into original film production, Apple’s focus with Apple TV+ has been set on award-contending titles. Oscar bait like Killers of the Flower Moon, CODA, Napoleon, and its new best-reviewed movie yet. But for years, the company h.....»»
I reviewed the Motorola Razr Plus 2024. It’s one of the best folding phones I’ve ever used
The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is one of the newest folding phones on the market. I’ve had it for a while, and it’s one of the best foldables I’ve used......»»
Lucid"s Q2 sales rise 71% on factory incentives of more than $16,000 per vehicle
Lucid said it delivered 2,394 Air sedans in the second quarter on production of 2,110. Factory incentives in the quarter rose to $16,537 per vehicle versus $9,924 a year earlier, Motor Intelligence said......»»
Texas hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl hits coast
Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday in the southern US state of Texas, where some residents were evacuated over warnings of flooding and power outages......»»
I reviewed the Suunto Race. Here’s why it’s the best smartwatch for fitness fanatics
Looking for a new fitness watch? The Suunto Race is a big, beautiful beast — but is it right for you? Read our Suunto Race review to find out......»»
12 best graphics cards of 2024: the GPUs I’d recommend to any PC gamer
We've reviewed every graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Here are the best GPUs you can buy for your next gaming PC......»»
This is the best PC gaming hardware I’ve reviewed this year — so far
We're halfway through 2024, and we've already seen a ton of PC gaming hardware. Here's the best hardware we've tested so far this year......»»