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Audi’s Rebrand in China Points to Bigger Changes in the Auto Industry

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Audi’s Rebrand in China Points to Bigger Changes in the Auto Industry

Aarian Marshall

This $800 Emotional Support Robot for Kids Will Soon Be Bricked—Without Refunds

RoboChop

This $800 Emotional Support Robot for Kids Will Soon Be Bricked—Without Refunds

Scharon Harding, Ars Technica

This Tiny Japanese Camera Only Captures 9-Second Videos

Short-Term Memory

This Tiny Japanese Camera Only Captures 9-Second Videos

Julian Chokkattu

General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan

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General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan

Aarian Marshall

The Iconic Abbey Road Audio Experience Is Coming to Cars—and Maybe Your Next Headphones

King of the Road

The Iconic Abbey Road Audio Experience Is Coming to Cars—and Maybe Your Next Headphones

Simon Lucas

You Can Buy a Car on Amazon Now

Hot Wheels

You Can Buy a Car on Amazon Now

Boone Ashworth

Omega Ends the Year on a High With Its Civilian-Edition Speedmaster Pilot

Up And Away

Omega Ends the Year on a High With Its Civilian-Edition Speedmaster Pilot

Chris Hall

Poker Cheaters Allegedly Use Tiny Hidden Cameras to Spot Dealt Cards

Record Deal

Poker Cheaters Allegedly Use Tiny Hidden Cameras to Spot Dealt Cards

Ben Dowsett

Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think

Long-term partner

Electric Cars Could Last Much Longer Than You Think

James Morris

Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025

Zap the Apps

Universal Plug-and-Charge for EV Charging Stations Is Set to Launch in 2025

Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica

Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions

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Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions

Julian Chokkattu

Peloton’s New Weight Lifting App, Strength+, Gets You Back Into the Gym

Heave Ho

Peloton’s New Weight Lifting App, Strength+, Gets You Back Into the Gym

Adrienne So

This AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items

Thrifting 2.0

This AI-Powered Site Helps You Shop for Vintage and Secondhand Items

Elissaveta M. Brandon

A New VR Game Puts You in the Middle of Real English Premier League Plays

Kick Start

A New VR Game Puts You in the Middle of Real English Premier League Plays

Ben Dowsett

Jaguar Finally Reveals Its All-Electric Type 00 After a Contentious Rebrand

New EV Era

Jaguar Finally Reveals Its All-Electric Type 00 After a Contentious Rebrand

Ben Oliver

If You’re Going to Make Something, Here’s How to Make It Robust

Do It Yourself!

If You’re Going to Make Something, Here’s How to Make It Robust

Boone Ashworth

Jaguar’s Controversial EV Relaunch Has Leaked Online

Cat Out The Bag

Jaguar’s Controversial EV Relaunch Has Leaked Online

Jeremy White

Sonos’ Redesigned App Makes a Subscription Model Possible

Sub Out

Sonos’ Redesigned App Makes a Subscription Model Possible

Verity Burns

Chocolate Has a Sustainability Problem. Science Thinks It's Found the Answer

Sweet Spot

Chocolate Has a Sustainability Problem. Science Thinks It's Found the Answer

Eve Thomas

The World’s First Ever All-Aluminum Skis Have Arrived

Metal Director

The World’s First Ever All-Aluminum Skis Have Arrived

Cameron Martindell