In between reports about surface rust, deformed panels coming from the factory, or wiper recalls, it is easy to forget how tough the hulking Tesla Cybertruck really is. In what might be one of the first direct crashes of a Cybertruck with another passenger vehicle recorded by its Tesla camera, a Toyota Camry found this the hard way.

Cybertruck crashes into Toyota Camry in a first recorded Tesla cam accident with the stainless steel truck

The iron phosphate battery technology of the type Tesla puts in its base Model 3, or which are used in popular power stations like the Anker SOLIX F1200, is proving a viable way to address a lot of complaints about electric cars apart from their price tag. A case in...

Geely outs LFP battery with 50 years of service life to boost used EV residual value

Motor1.com

While some automakers hype up EVs that won't come out for another several years, Toyota does the same with combustion engines. Well ahead of their introduction in production cars, the new four-cylinder ICEs were unveiled as work-in-progress developments at the end of May. Now, the Japanese automaker’s Chief Technology Officer is providing more details about what lies ahead.

Toyota Claims Its New Combustion Engines Are a Game-Changer

New York Post

Electric car maker Rivian’s shares soared as much as 28% Wednesday after Volkswagen revealed it would invest up to $5 billion to jumpstart the Tesla rival’s growth.

VW said it would initially invest $1 billion into a joint venture to create what was described as a “next generation software-defined vehicle platform” that will be used in both firms’ electric cars. Rivian is slated to receive another $4 billion in total by 2026.

The deal was seen as a much-needed boost for Rivian, which has burned through cash and taken heavy financial losses while ramping up production despite slowing consumer demand for EVs....

Rivian soars as Volkswagen plows $5B into struggling EV maker: ‘Game changer’

Interesting Engineering

This compact and powerful battery, designed for electric vehicles, achieves an 80% charge in a mere four minutes.

Record-shattering Nyobolt’s EV battery charges 10-80% under 5 minutes

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

After 200-megapixel main cameras have already proven their worth in flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung wants to focus more on 200 MP telephoto cameras in the future, as the new ISOCELL HP9 is said to be perfect for this segment. Samsung Semiconductor unveiled three new camera...

Samsung presents 200 MP ISOCELL HP9 sensor for telephoto cameras, two new 50 MP models

WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.24.14.5) adds a new video message reply shortcut. One can now immediately record and send video messages directly from the chat for enhanced user experience. The latest WhatsApp beta version (2.24.14.5) comes with a new shortcut allowing for quick and easy replies to video messages....

WhatsApp finally releases the video message reply feature for beta users

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Amazon has dropped prices on Ring security cameras for US Prime members as part of its early Prime Day deals. The Ring video doorbell is currently 50% off MSRP and other Ring devices have similar discounts. Thieves are increasingly using hidden cameras to monitor residents for home robberies. Amazon has...

Deal | Amazon drops prices on Ring security cameras for US Prime members – Ring video doorbell 50% off

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Douglas, GA

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A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Nintendo has opened pre-orders for the latest version of the Switch Lite (curr. $189.99 on Amazon). However, the device is not available to order globally just yet. To recap, the company presented the Switch Lite Hyrule Edition almost two weeks ago during its most recent Nintendo Direct event. As always,...

Pre-orders open for new Nintendo Switch Lite refresh

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

CarBuzz.com

Mercedes-Benz has already invested 14 billion euros, or around $15 billion, in its passenger car division this year – more than it previously planned. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius told German newspaper Wirtschaftswoche about this huge spending, which follows the company's move earlier this year to backtrack from its EV push and focus on hybrids instead.

Mercedes-Benz Confirms Huge Investment To Keep ICE Alive

Vivo has released various Android devices this year, including flagship options like the X Fold3 Pro and the X100 Pro (curr. $925 on Amazon). Now, it has presented the Pad3, a cheaper alternative to the Pad3 Pro that arrived roughly three months ago. As expected, the Pad3 is slightly smaller than the Pad3 Pro, which features a 13-inch display within a 289.6 x 198.3 x 6.6 mm housing.

Vivo releases new mid-range tablet with fast display and high-end hardware

The European automotive market continues to follow a rollercoaster monthly trend. After a negative March and a positive April, the sector lost ground again in May. According to JATO Dynamics data for the 28 European markets, registrations came to 1,087,699 units (-2.5%). This fall is partly due to the decline...

The best-selling cars in Europe in May 2024 ranked

Clark County, WA

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Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

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Toyota self-driving EV to rival Tesla FSD before new bZ4X lands with LFP battery for 40% cost reduction

Toyota this week announced that it will launch a new electric SUV, called the Bozhi 3X, as part of its joint venture with GAC as early...

Toyota self-driving EV to rival Tesla FSD before new bZ4X lands with LFP battery for 40% cost reduction

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