Experts Warn EV battery health Habits Damage Long Range Many drivers overlook the importance of maintaining optimal EV battery health when transitioning from combustion engines to electric mobility. While electric vehicles offer reduced maintenance costs and lower fuel expenses, they require a shift in mindset regarding energy storage management. Ignoring these fundamental charging practices often … Read more
Waymo robotaxis target new international territory Alphabet’s self-driving division, Waymo robotaxis, is officially expanding into Canada after securing approval to join Ontario’s automated vehicle pilot program. However, the enterprise is not launching a commercial passenger service immediately. Instead, the firm plans to follow its established global playbook by starting with manual mapping before progressing toward … Read more
Sony ECM-W5 Enters Wireless Microphone Arena Sony ECM-W5 arrives as a direct competitor to DJI’s popular wireless systems, packing two transmitters and a receiver into a $400 kit that targets serious content creators. The system captures 96kHz audio at distances up to 500 meters under line-of-sight conditions, while each transmitter houses 64GB of internal storage … Read more
Form Studio 1 Marks Formlabs Entry Into Consumer Market The Form Studio 1 arrives as Formlabs’ first genuine attempt to reach everyday makers rather than just professional shops. Fourteen cardboard boxes filled the WIRED testing area, each containing components for this new desktop machine. Chief product officer David Lakatos emphasized the compact footprint, claiming the … Read more
LG Sound Suite Expands Audio Capabilities With DTS:X LG Sound Suite now supports DTS:X and Google Cast, giving home theater enthusiasts additional ways to enjoy immersive audio from compatible content. The premium modular system lets users pick and choose speakers à la carte to fit their space, then uses Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology to optimize … Read more
JackRabbit MG Cargo Arrives as Pocket-Sized Hauling Machine The JackRabbit MG Cargo defies cargo bike conventions with a 55-pound frame that fits inside a sedan back seat. Unlike bulky utility models, this 750-watt e-scooter hybrid uses fat tires and a micro wheelbase to deliver dirt-bike agility on city streets. Furthermore, WIRED testing over several months … Read more
Breville Eye Q Toaster Brings Optical Scanning to Breakfast The Breville Eye Q Toaster arrives on countertops with a party trick: laser-green lights blinking rapidly inside the left slot, scanning your bread ten times every second. This optical approach replaces the traditional timer dial, promising toast that stops exactly when the target shade is reached. … Read more
Apple Music Logo Redesign Arrives in iOS 17.2 Beta The Apple Music logo overhaul has materialized in iOS 17.2 beta 4, swapping the service’s 13-year-old red beamed eighth note for a stark black-and-white alternative. This update arrives alongside a dark mode variant displaying white on black, while a “Clear” version permits custom tinting across the … Read more
Solar Radiation Modification War Game Exposes Governance Gaps When climate researcher Colleen Golja joined a solar radiation modification war game last September in London, she expected science and reason to guide the discussion. The simulation, titled Exploring Geopolitical Tipping Points and Climate Cooling Strategies, brought together foreign-relations experts, scientists, military personnel, and former government officials … Read more
Smart #2 EV Returns to Ultra-Compact Roots The Smart #2 EV marks a dramatic return to form for the Mercedes-Geely joint venture, four years after the #1 crossover debuted. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, this two-seater measures just 2.7 meters long, making navigation through congested European city centers effortless. Furthermore, its rear-mounted 60kW motor … Read more
