[ad_1] A few hours (yes, hours) after Musk left the stage, I was able to sit, very briefly, in the giant metal series of trapezoids cobbled together, known as the Cybertruck. It’s a very early pre-production vehicle, but my first reaction was, “this is a very comfortable back seat.” It was more comfortable than the […]
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Tesla unveils its Cybertruck, with a price starting at $39,900
[ad_1] CEO Elon Musk took the stage to remind everyone of the company’s plan to make the world a greener place, proclaiming we need sustainable energy now. To show off the angular truck’s toughness, Musk showed off how tough it is taking a shot from a sledgehammer, ball bearings and a gun (the gunshot was […]
Dell’s Black Friday sale includes price cuts on the XPS 13 and Alienware m15
[ad_1] XPS 13 Dell has discounted the XPS 13 by $250, pricing the base model — without touchscreen — at $1,029. This model includes an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. We’ve liked the XPS 13 series for a couple of years now, but the new 2019 […]
Wirecutter’s best deals: $40 off Beats Solo3 Bluetooth headphones
[ad_1] Eufy Video Doorbell Street price: $160; deal price: $108 w/ promo code D2EUFYSD Use promo code D2EUFYSD to bring this new pick down to $108, a significant drop. This is only the second deal we’ve posted on the Eufy Video Doorbell, and, at a $52 discount, it’s a new low. Already considerably more affordable […]
Abode’s DIY home security system is now compatible with HomeKit
[ad_1] The Iota gateway has a built-in 1080-pixel camera, which you can stream through the Home app. It has two-way voice and support for Z-Wave, Zigbee, Alexa and Google Home, making it one of the most flexible smart-home hubs to date. HomeKit is available on the Iota through an update that’s rolling out today, and […]
Roland MC-101 review: Beats, bass and batteries
[ad_1] Before we get to what it does and how it sounds, the main selling point here is clear: portability. At just 9 x 5 x 2 inches and a shade more than 700 grams (1lb, 9oz), the MC-101 is easy to bring with you anywhere. Add in the ability to run it on four […]
Volkswagen’s Space Vizzion concept brings electricity to a wagon
[ad_1] Ahead of the LA Auto Show, the automaker took the wraps off its latest electric concept car. The Space Vizzion may sound like an 80’s sci-fi flick, but with its 82kWh battery pack and a target EPA range of 300 miles, ID Space Vizzion is more about long drives with the family. Currently, Volkswagen […]
Sony AI unit launches to push R&D in gaming, cameras and food
[ad_1] The first three areas it’s focusing on are gaming, imaging & sensing, and gastronomy. As for that last one, a concept video Sony released last year proposed the idea of “robot gastronomomy” that relied on autonomous tech to cook food at home or even on a night out. Sony AI global head Hiroaki Kitano […]
Audi’s digital matrix LED headlights debut in the E-Tron Sportback
[ad_1] Ahead of the unveiling, Audi took me for a 5 AM drive on the freeways of Los Angeles to show off its new digital matrix LED headlights. In addition to the ability to mask out other vehicles so as not to blind oncoming drivers (a feature found on other Audi headlights), these new lights […]
Audi’s E-Tron Sportback adds style and range to the line
[ad_1] While the innards of the vehicle are the same, the more aerodynamic shape of the Sportback will give slight edge over its sibling in range. The company is targetting an EPA range of 220 miles. The regular E-Tron gets about 204 miles of range. The vehicle can be charged at up to 150kW and […]