Volvo Cars sets the tone for its next-gen vehicles with ‘Concept Recharge’ EV
Volvo Cars wants to completely electrify its lineup by 2030 and on Wednesday offered a glimpse into how it plans to get there and what its next generation of vehicles might look like. But it’s not going to do it alone. Although the automaker plans.....»»
Meta’s AI-Powered Video Generator is Scary Impressive
As with most gen AI software, Movie Gen works by creating content based on user prompts. The post Meta’s AI-Powered Video Generator is Scary Impressive appeared first on Phandroid. With the tech industry pushing AI-based software all.....»»
The Galaxy Watch 6 is 40% Cheaper Right Now!
Launched several months ago, Samsung's previous-gen smartwatch still packs a punch. The post The Galaxy Watch 6 is 40% Cheaper Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. While the Galaxy Watch 7 series is Samsung’s current range of flag.....»»
Meta’s new “Movie Gen” AI system can deepfake video from a single photo
A future where realistic video fakes are easy and plentiful seems inevitable. On Friday, Meta announced a preview of Movie Gen, a new suite of AI models designed to create and man.....»»
Rivian reports 36% drop in Q3 sales, slashes full-year production forecast on parts shortage
Rivian sold 10,018 vehicles in the third quarter and cut its full-year production forecast to around 48,000......»»
NHTSA investigates sudden brake loss in 2015-2017 Ford Edge
Following reports of rear brake hose failures, a preliminary investigation is examining the extent of the issue in 2015-2017 Ford Edge vehicles......»»
Which EVs come with the best free EV chargers?
Charging at home makes owning an EV a whole lot more convenient, and most EVs come with a free charger. But who offers the best free home charger?.....»»
Who needs Sora when you’ve got Meta Movie Gen?
Meta unveiled its Movie Gen video AI on Friday, which can create 16 second videos complete with sound effects and ambient noise......»»
Carvana reaches 4 million vehicles bought and sold since its launch in 2013
Carvana on Oct. 3 released a report with insights on its first 4 million used-vehicle purchases and sales......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Vehicle recall number drops slightly compared with 2023
BizzyCar's report shows the number of vehicles under recall in the U.S. through the third quarter of 2024 was down 4 percent from the same time a year earlier......»»
This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop is over $700 off today!
Optimize your workday with the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2, now on sale through the manufacturer for only $924 while supplies last......»»
Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026, including for robotaxi, The Information reports
Tesla plans four new batteries in 2026. Tesla sources most of its EV batteries from other companies, including Panasonic Energy and LG Energy but wants to ramp up production of its 4680 battery cells......»»
Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation is paying off
Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»
Toyota delays EV output at Ky. plant for ‘production’ issues
The world’s biggest automaker is pushing back the start of EV production in the U.S. to the first half of 2026, after reportedly slashing its global sales outlook for battery electrics......»»
U.S. offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers
If finalized, the loan guarantee will support EVgo's deployment of about 7,500 public stalls with high power chargers that can power two EVs simultaneously at nearly 1,100 stations......»»
Oura Ring 4 makes the smart ring slimmer, comfier, and more accurate
A new version of Oura’s smart ring has been announced, the Oura Ring 4. The new model is slimmer, has recessed sensors for greater comfort, and uses new algorithms to provide more complete and accurate measurements. The 4th-gen smart ring is als.....»»
Column: Toyota Motor"s king of hybrids reputation paying off right now
Toyota Motor North America came up just shy of half of its September sales being hybrid, PHEV, BEV or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. That figure was under 20 percent in the same month just two years ago......»»
Solid electrolyte composed of nanoparticles shows promise for all-solid-state batteries
Often overlooked, rechargeable batteries play an important part in contemporary life, powering small devices like smartphones to larger ones like electric vehicles. The keys to creating sustainable rechargeable batteries include having them hold thei.....»»
Amazon Refreshes its Fire HD 8 Tablet Lineup for 2024, Boasts New AI Tricks
Gen AI at an affordable price? The post Amazon Refreshes its Fire HD 8 Tablet Lineup for 2024, Boasts New AI Tricks appeared first on Phandroid. We guess it’s that time of the year again – Amazon recently announced that it was.....»»
Unreal Engine on Cars? Qualcomm and Epic Games Say Yes
Think of a more souped-up version of the touchscreen display on your current vehicle. The post Unreal Engine on Cars? Qualcomm and Epic Games Say Yes appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm recently announced that it’s teamed up with E.....»»
2025 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2024 Blazer: everything new this year
Chevrolet has launched the 2025 iteration of the Blazer EV. How does it stack up with the 2024 model, which was considered one of the best-value EVs?.....»»