Kia’s electric van delivers more driving range in the real world at 260 miles
Kia’s electric van delivers more driving range in the real world at 260 miles

It’s no wonder the PV5 is flying off dealer lots. With more than enough driving range, fast charging, and a high-tech, spacious interior, Kia’s electric van may be the ultimate people mover.

Florida sues TikTok for allegedly violating its social media ban for kids
Florida sues TikTok for allegedly violating its social media ban for kids

The state of Florida is suing TikTok over claims the company isn’t complying with the state’s child safety law, which bans kids under 14 from creating social media accounts, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges that TikTok still allows 13-year-olds in Florida to use the platform and is “actively deceiving” […]

Tesla ‘Robotaxis’ are not crashing because they are not running
Tesla ‘Robotaxis’ are not crashing because they are not running

Tesla didn’t report a single at-fault “Robotaxi” crash in the latest NHTSA autonomous-vehicle data — its only fresh incident was a Model Y getting rear-ended while stopped, clearly the other driver’s fault.
That sounds like good news for Tesla’s safety…

The new PopSockets grip is so thin you’ll forget it’s even there
The new PopSockets grip is so thin you’ll forget it’s even there

If you had asked me a week ago to recommend a thinner alternative to PopSockets’ magnetic phone grips, I would have told you to buy the OhSnap Snap Grip 5. Ask me now and I’ll redirect you right back to the company that accidentally invented the phone grip in 2012 when trying to come up […]

Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting

Microsoft is shipping a “quiet by default” Widgets overhaul, and the sheer number of things being turned off says a lot.

Ex-Tesla exec builds the home heat pump Tesla gave up for robots
Ex-Tesla exec builds the home heat pump Tesla gave up for robots

Drew Baglino spent nearly two decades building Tesla’s batteries, motors, and power electronics. Now the former Tesla SVP is quietly building the one home energy product Tesla talked up for years and never shipped: a residential heat pump.
His startup,…

Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month
Schlage’s UWB-enabled smart lock launches this month

It’s been more than a year since Schlage announced its first smart lock to support ultra wideband technology (UWB), but now it’s finally almost available to purchase. Starting June 29th, the Schlage Sense Pro deadbolt lock will be available for $399 in the US, allowing customers to unlock their doors by simply approaching them with […]

Comcast Xfinity adds same-day delivery to get you online immediately
Comcast Xfinity adds same-day delivery to get you online immediately

Comcast is launching a same-day Xfinity Wi-Fi offering that spares you from waiting for your new router. Starting today, new Xfinity customers in almost 20 markets – including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and more – can receive the Xfinity Gateway equipment they need to get online the same day they order […]

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 now come with Snapdragon X2 chips
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 now come with Snapdragon X2 chips

Microsoft is launching new Surface Laptops and a Surface Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. These are direct follow-ups to the Surface Laptops and Surface Pro from 2024 that launched with Snapdragon X1 chips and jumpstarted Microsoft’s Copilot Plus PC initiative with Windows on Arm. The new X2 Surfaces are available today. The Surface Pro […]