PlayStation’s age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles
PlayStation’s age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles

Sony is starting to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act by notifying PlayStation players of its age verification requirements today. PS4 and PS5 owners in the UK and Ireland won’t be able to participate in voice chats, messaging, parties, or other third-party communication services from June unless they verify their age. “Beginning June 2026, […]

Fitbit Air leak claims a sub-$100 price and plenty of colors for Google’s fitness band

With no screen to distract you, the Fitbit Air focuses on the basics while offering fun colors at a friendly price.

Dyson’s back with a travel-size Supersonic hair dryer
Dyson’s back with a travel-size Supersonic hair dryer

Ten years ago, Dyson kicked off the hair gadget arms race with its $400 Supersonic hair dryer. Today, it’s back with a slightly smaller and cheaper travel-size version. As the name suggests, the $299.99 Supersonic Travel is meant for people on the go – whether that’s a business trip or a jaunt to the gym […]

Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week’s pain at the pump
Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week’s pain at the pump

On today’s pumped-up episode of Quick Charge, we notice how funny it is that Tesla makes a big Robotaxi announcement every time the TSLA earnings call looks like a disappointment.

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Tesla Cybertruck becomes first AC vehicle-to-grid asset in California through PG&E
Tesla Cybertruck becomes first AC vehicle-to-grid asset in California through PG&E

PG&E and Tesla have announced that the Cybertruck is now approved to sell power back to California’s grid through the utility’s residential Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program. The approval comes with up to $4,500 in incentives toward equipme…

Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit, but not about Autopilot this time
Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit, but not about Autopilot this time

Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an 18-year-old passenger killed in a 116 mph crash in Fort Lauderdale.Plaintiffs alleged that a Tesla technician disabled a speed limiter without parental consent.

The settlement, wit…

Isuzu launches its first electric pickup in the UK, but it’s not cheap
Isuzu launches its first electric pickup in the UK, but it’s not cheap

While Toyota is preparing to launch the Hilux BEV in the UK, another Japanese electric pickup is now on sale. The Isuzu D-MAX EV can tow over 7,700 lbs, wade through close to 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Rough Terrain Mode for off…

John Ternus is taking over from Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO
John Ternus is taking over from Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO

The multitrillion-dollar home of the iPhone, Mac, and so many other tech gadgets is getting a new leader this fall, as Apple has announced that Tim Cook will be replaced as CEO on September 1st by current hardware boss John Ternus. How will we look back on Cook’s legacy, and what will Apple look like […]

Read Tim Cook’s letter to the Apple world as he departs as CEO
Read Tim Cook’s letter to the Apple world as he departs as CEO

Apple CEO Tim Cook has written a letter to the community as he prepares to step down from his role in September. “This is not goodbye. But at this moment of transition, I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you,” Cook writes. As part of the shift, John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president […]