Microsoft just raised the price of Xbox consoles by up to $150 

The price of the 512GB storage model is going up by $100, while the 1TB variant will see its price go up by $150 in the US.

Apple could skip Pro and Max trims for M6 silicon, eyes M7 for beefy upgrades

Apple may launch the M6 chip in just a base configuration, skipping Pro and Max tiers entirely, while saving those upgrades, along with a new Ultra variant, for the M7 lineup arriving in early 2027.

Toyota is recalling over 20,000 EVs, including Lexus and Subaru models
Toyota is recalling over 20,000 EVs, including Lexus and Subaru models

Toyota issued a recall affecting nearly 21,000 electric vehicles, including Lexus and Subaru models.

Xbox prices spike another $100 or more
Xbox prices spike another $100 or more

Microsoft is increasing the prices of Xbox consoles again. Starting August 1st, 512GB models will be $100 more expensive, while 1TB models will be $150 more expensive. This means that the Xbox Series S will start at $499.99, the Xbox Series X without a disc drive will start at $749.99, and the Series X with […]

Here are all of the Apple price hikes
Here are all of the Apple price hikes

Following an interview with The Wall Street Journal earlier this month where Tim Cook hinted at upcoming price changes, Apple officially raised the prices on many of its hardware offerings today. They include iPads, Macs, smart speakers, and even the affordable MacBook Neo. While Cook said the company has tried to “shield” customers from price […]

The Lexus ES EV barely beat its range estimate in the real world, but falls short of rivals
The Lexus ES EV barely beat its range estimate in the real world, but falls short of rivals

The all-electric Lexus ES 350e traveled slightly further in the real world than its EPA-estimated 292 miles, but it still trails key rivals.

Europe and North Africa are getting their first undersea power link
Europe and North Africa are getting their first undersea power link

Italy and Tunisia have taken a major step toward building the first DC power link between Europe and North Africa.

CATL chief: solid-state batteries at ‘level 4 of 9,’ no leap until 2030
CATL chief: solid-state batteries at ‘level 4 of 9,’ no leap until 2030

Robin Zeng Yuqun, the founder and chairman of CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, just poured cold water on the solid-state battery hype, saying the much-anticipated technology is only at “level four” of a nine-step readiness scale.
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Avinox shows off wild new gearbox motor concept as it expands across the e-bike industry
Avinox shows off wild new gearbox motor concept as it expands across the e-bike industry

Avinox may still be one of the newest names in the e-bike drive system industry, but the company isn’t wasting any time pushing the envelope.
At Eurobike 2026 in Frankfurt this week, the e-bike motor manufacturer unveiled its latest concept technology,…

Bungie hit with ‘significant’ layoffs after ending Destiny 2
Bungie hit with ‘significant’ layoffs after ending Destiny 2

Now that Bungie has moved on from Destiny 2, the game studio is being hit with its latest round of layoffs. In a statement posted on X, the studio said that “we are announcing a reduction in force as we reorganize Bungie.” No specific numbers were revealed. But in a separate statement, Hermen Hulst, CEO […]