Tag: Emerging Tech

The week in EV tech: Robotaxis are here. Are we ready?

A weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles.

Electric Muscle Misfire? Dodge Pulls Charger Daytona R/T from 2026 Lineup

Stellantis is dropping the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026

3 great Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (May 16 – 18)

Get ready to spend the weekend on Hulu with Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation and two other great movies!

Archer’s flying taxis head to LA for the 2028 Olympics

Archer Aviation was named the exclusive air taxi provider for LA28.

Cheaper EVs ahead? GM and LG say new battery cells are the key

GM and LG Energy are developing a new battery-cell tech to lower the cost of EVs.

Toyota unveils 2026 bZ: A smarter, longer-range electric SUV

Toyota's bZ electric SUV brings major upgrades on range and charging.

Zoox recalls robotaxis after Las Vegas crash, citing software fix

Zoox, Amazon's robotaxi unit, issues a safety recall after a Las Vegas crash.

Mitsubishi’s back in the EV game—with a new electric SUV coming in 2026

Mitsubishi re-enters the EV scene with an EV slated for 2026.

Charlie Cox singles out his least favorite Daredevil: Born Again episode

There's one episode of Daredevil: Born Again that Charlie Cox really doesn't like at all.

Jeep Compass EV breaks cover—but will it come to the U.S.?

Jeep unveils electric version of the Compass SUV but it might not make it stateside.

Sebastian Stan lays out Bucky’s future after Thunderbolts

Want to know what's happening with Bucky after Thunderbolts? Sebastian Stan offers an update on where he stands.

The Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the $7,500 tax credit

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is once again eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit.

Uber partners with May Mobility to bring thousands of autonomous vehicles to U.S. streets

Uber and May Mobility will offer driverless rides in the U.S.

Waymo and Toyota explore personally owned self-driving cars

Waymo and Toyota are exploring fully-automated driving for personally owned vehicles.

Star Wars legend Ian McDiarmid gets questions about the Emperor’s sex life

Ian McDiarmid still has trouble wrapping his head around Star Wars Episode IX's familial revelations about the Emperor.

New Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical is the wild watch that was worth the wait

If you want a watch that will still be going even after your puny human body is done and dusted, then the Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical is the watch to outlast you. Garmin has just unveiled the latest in its Tactical line-up of Instinct wearables as its toughest and most feature rich yet. This watch […]

New Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical is the wild watch that was worth the wait

If you want a watch that will still be going even after your puny human body is done and dusted, then the Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical is the watch to outlast you. Garmin has just unveiled the latest in its Tactical line-up of Instinct wearables as its toughest and most feature rich yet. This watch […]

Slate Unveils $20K Electric Truck That Transforms Into an SUV

Slate has unveiled a $20K electric truck that transforms into an SUV.

Nissan delays price increases until June amid U.S. tariffs

Nissan says it won’t raise prices on imported vehicles until June 2.

Buick, Audi, and Nissan score top marks in latest IIHS safety ratings

The Audi Q6 e-tron, Buick Enclave, and Nissan Armada earn top safety marks.

Rick and Morty season 8 gets a wild new trailer

Get ready for more sci-fi comedy as Rick and Morty return in a new trailer for season 8.

Tesla reaffirms timeline for affordable EV despite reports of delays

Tesla says that production of an affordable EV remains on track for June.

Cadillac offers first glimpse of upcoming Optiq-V performance EV

Cadillac releases teaser images of the 2026 Optiq-V, the brand’s second all-electric model.

Slate teases $25K EV with marketing stunt ahead of April 24 reveal

Slate Auto is teasing a $25,000 EV set to be unveiled on April 24.

Humanoid robots race against humans at unique half-marathon in China

You may have seen robots dancing like the music icon Mick Jagger, doing parkour, or even painting on a canvas. Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot is eagerly anticipated, while Google and Meta are also planning to enter the field. The competition in the East, however, is on a different level altogether. China just put humanoid robots […]

You can now lease a Hyundai EV on Amazon—and snag that $7,500 tax credit

Through Amazon Autos, you can now lease a brand-new Hyundai entirely online—and even better, you’ll qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit if you choose an electric model like the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona EV.

EVs top gas cars in German reliability report — but one weak spot won’t quit

EVs are now more reliable than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, according to Germany’s ADAC — Europe’s largest roadside assistance provider.

What happened to Amazon’s inaugural Project Kuiper launch?

Amazon is aiming to take on SpaceX’s Starlink internet service using thousands of its own Project Kuiper satellites in low-Earth orbit. The first Project Kuiper satellites were suppsoed to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida on April 9, but rough weather conditions forced the mission team […]

What happened to Amazon’s inaugural Project Kuiper launch?

Amazon is aiming to take on SpaceX’s Starlink internet service using thousands of its own Project Kuiper satellites in low-Earth orbit. The first Project Kuiper satellites were suppsoed to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida on April 9, but rough weather conditions forced the mission team […]

Subaru’s electric comeback starts now: Trailseeker EV to debut in NYC

Subaru is teasing the 2026 Trailseeker SUV, its second electric vehicle, set to debut at the New York International Auto Show next week.

Buy Now, Upgrade Later: Slate’s $25K Truck Flips the Script on EVs

Slate, a new EV start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, seeks to offer a $25K electric truck, which will be upgradeable.

Kia EV9 and EV6 now fully qualify for the $7,500 tax credit – except for one trim

Kia's best-selling EV6 and EV9 models are now fully produced in the U.S., making them eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. But the GT trims for both models don't qualify.