Is now the right time to say “ka-chow,” or should I wait? | Image: NASCAR NASCAR showed off a new EV prototype stock car at the Chicago Street Race today as part of a presentation on its sustainability initiatives, which it has a new partner for in Swedish electrification firm ABB. The car, which looks more like a performance crossover like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, is in many ways a total departure from the traditional stock car. Don’t expect the ABB NASCAR EV Prototype to replace the fuel-burning V8 anytime soon, though.NASCAR says the car has three electric motors — one in the front and two in the back — powered by a 78-kWh liquid-cooled battery that can generate 1,000kW “at peak power,” according to today’s announcement. Image: NASCAR NASCAR writes that the EV sits on a modified... Continue reading…

If youve ever ventured into the vast world of microcontrollers, you may have come across Arduino boards. Featuring a battalion of first and third-party boards, the Arduino series has a lot of following in the DIY tinkering landscape. Then theres the Raspberry Pi Pico, a new microcontroller developed by the creators of the most popular SBC lineup.

Photo: Andrej Sokolow / Picture Alliance via Getty Images On June 19th, a Phoenix police officer pulled over an autonomous Waymo vehicle that had been driving in an oncoming traffic lane. The car was apparently confused by some construction signs and reportedly ran a red light before pulling over in a parking lot to let the officer talk to one of Waymo’s support representatives.In about two-and-a-half minutes of bodycam footage published by AZCentral, the officer told Waymo the car was driving in a construction zone when it “went into opposing lanes of traffic, which is real bad.” He then told a curious bystander what had happened, adding, “so I light it up and it takes off in the intersection.” A dispatch record reportedly said the car drove through a red light and ‘FREAKED OUT’ before it... Continue reading…

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has passed Apple’s notarization process, putting the alternative app store a step closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of the App Store. AppleInsider reports that while Apple confirmed the app had passed, it has asked Epic to “fix the buttons” in a future submission to the company’s app review process.But the approval is just “temporary,” posted Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, who puts Apple’s request differently. He says the company is “demanding we change the buttons in the next version,” vowing that the company will “fight this.” The apparently conditional approval is just the latest part of the back-and-forth saga between Apple and Epic. Previously, Apple reinstated Epic Games Sweden’s... Continue reading…

Depending on how familiar you are with Windows 11 (and previous versions), you may know there's a fairly easy way to take screenshots of your entire screen by pressing the Windows key + Print Screen (Prt Scn) shortcut on your laptop. It can even capture images across multiple monitors.

Every year, the latest iPhones always manage to find their way onto our best phones list. It's easy to see why, as the new iPhones offer great battery life, a premium fit and finish, and fantastic performance. However, you don't have to run out and buy the shiny new iPhone to get a good experience. Sometimes, if you know what you're looking for, you can snag a great deal on a used phone instead.

With Samsung's Unpacked event coming up on July 10th, we at XDA are eagerly awaiting news from the South Korean tech giant. However, that didn't mean the world came to a standstill while we waited with bated breath. Plenty of cool things happened this week, and if you missed out on them, here are our top five picks.

With its sleek design, centered Start menu, Snap layouts, and Copilot, Windows 11 is surely a productivity powerhouse to help you get things done. That said, like any operating system, its not immune to performance bottlenecks. Whether you are using a high-end laptop, a budget one, or a gaming PC, check out our comprehensive troubleshooting guide to fix performance issues and optimize your Windows 11 experience.

You've done it. You have decided on a new gaming handheld, waited anxiously for it to ship, looked at your video doorbell every hour to see if the delivery van was pulling up, opened that box in record time, put the console on charge, and now you're wondering what to do with it. Well, whether you bought the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion Go, the Asus ROG Ally, or any other great handheld, we've got some tips to get the best out of your handheld gaming experience. I've personally used these tips on my own handhelds, smoothing out some of the minor irritations of the form factor to be able to keep gaming longer, which is kind of the point.

The war between AMD and Nvidia has been waged for decades now, with the latter becoming the most valuable company in the world due to its AI ventures. But if one decision hadn't changed the course of GPU history, the present could have looked a lot different. An insider has revealed that AMD was very close to purchasing Nvidia in its early days, but one man's decision set Nvidia on the course it's on today.

When you buy a new smartphone, one of the first things you should do is get a good case. And few devices deserve a quality case as much as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold. The new sixth-gen Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a premium phone, and if you're looking to nab one of the best cases for it, read on. We've rounded up the best protective shells for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that not only look great but will keep this pricey dual-screen gem looking shiny and new.

GE Profile’s newest nugget ice maker is an expensive upgrade to your summer drinks, but, for some, it may be worth it. Some smart home gadgets could be considered essential. A smart thermostat can save you money, and a smart door lock can prevent you from getting locked out. But, unlike those gadgets, it’s hard to argue you need the smart GE Profile Opal Ultra 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker ($579, or $629 with the side tank). However, you may want this gadget — because it makes The Good Ice.Nugget ice is a hill many will die on — my family includedYes, $630 is a lot of money for any countertop gadget, let alone one that just freezes water. Spending this much on a connected gadget whose smarts are largely limited to scheduling and asking Alexa to make more ice feels like an even bigger stretch. But nugget ice is a hill many will die on — my family included. It... Continue reading…