The world of electric vehicles (EVs) might be on the brink of a dramatic shift thanks to a recent discovery from Nyobolt, a promising British startup focused on batteries. This innovation could make the inconvenience of extensive battery-charging durations a thing of the past, bringing electric vehicle convenience closer to that of traditional gas-powered cars.

New electric car battery charges in just 4.5 minutes

The viral trend of wrapping Supercharger guns in wet towels, presumably to increase their charging rate, has now been disproved by Tesla, and it warns against the practice. Ever since a popular automotive reviewer tested the claim that cooling a Supercharger connector with a wet cloth speeds up the charging process, the practice has become somewhat viral.

Tesla pours cold water on the practice of cooling Supercharger connectors to increase charging rate

The LG C4 follows in the C3's footsteps as LG's 4K OLED offering that trades blows with Sony's A80L series and Samsung's S95C. The LG TV does fall slightly behind in terms of color volume and brightness when compared to Samsung's S95C, but handily defeats the Sony A80L in those regards. Thanks to an ongoing sale that dropped the C4's price down to its lowest so far, the TV now becomes easier to recommend than ever before.

Deal | Excellent 65-inch LG C4 OLED smart TV drops down to its lowest price ever on Amazon

Volkswagen plans to license solid-state battery tech. QuantumScape, the battery supplier, will use VW as a key investor. The deal gives VW enough batteries to possibly make approximately one million EVs a year. Volkswagen Group has reached a deal to license solid-state battery technology from QuantumScape, a U.S. battery startup...

VW to build QuantumScape solid-state batteries under license

We're now getting new leaks pertaining to the 2025 flagship Apple device lineup, the iPhone 17. Previous rumors hinted towards a slew of hardware upgrades likely to be coming to the iPhone 17, with all four variants expected to feature a 120Hz LTPO panel this time around. Reliable Apple analyst, Ming-chi Kuo reported that the Apple plans to introduce a new ultra-slim iPhone 17 in the second half of 2025, since the 'Plus' model's sales are pretty low compared to the other members of the lineup. This is in line with another leak from back in May 2024, where a report by The Information shed light on the same, revealing the price of the iPhone 17 'Slim' as $1,199.

Apple to discontinue iPhone 17 Plus, will launch new ultra-slim iPhone 17 with titanium-aluminium alloy frame in late 2025

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The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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V8s get a lot of attention when it comes to enthusiast cars, but the humble six-cylinder has become remarkably prevalent in an era where downsizing and turbocharging give you more power with a lower cylinder count. The six-cylinder strikes the balance between four and eight by providing a mix of an engine that can be smooth, reliable, and highly tuneable in the right scenarios. Six-cylinder engines in automotive use are typically found in four configurations:

The Most Powerful 6-Cylinder Production Engine Ever Made

In a world where automotive technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, finding a vehicle that perfectly balances performance, efficiency, and reliability can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. 2024 brings a plethora of options, but how do you discern which vehicle stands out from the crowd? This year, the competition in the hybrid SUV market is fiercer than ever, with Japanese automakers leading the charge with innovative, cutting-edge designs and engineering marvels.

The Most Reliable Japanese Hybrid SUV In 2024

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DETROIT — Ford Motor will expand production of its large Super Duty trucks to a Canadian plant that was previously set to be converted into an all-electric vehicle hub. The new plans include investing about $3 billion to expand Super Duty production, including $2.3 billion at Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada, Ford said Thursday. The remaining investment will be used to increase production at supporting facilities in the U.S. and Canada, the company said.

Ford to spend $3 billion to expand large truck production to a plant previously set for EVs

Fitbit wearers can look forward to some new features as well as enhanced performance, thanks to a new OTA firmware update that targets several models. The ability to control YouTube Music, which was first introduced with the Charge 6 fitness tracker (read our review here), is now available on the Versa 4 and Sense 2 smartwatches. This allows one to browse, play/pause and skip tracks (playing on a smartphone that’s within Bluetooth range) from one’s wrist, rather than having to pull out the phone.

Fitbit's latest update brings YouTube Music control, improved heart-rate tracking to multiple models

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Ford has ditched its environmentally-friendly plans of expanding its electric vehicle production and is instead expanding Super Duty truck production.

Ford Spends $3 Million to Ditch EVs for Massive Turbo Truck Plant

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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The 3.5-liter Ford EcoBoost engine has increased the efficiency of many models from the Detroit automaker. Here are all the cars with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine

Toyota is set to construct a new battery plant for electric vehicles in Fukuoka, located in the southwestern prefecture, as reported by the Nikkei business daily on Friday. This new facility aims to supply batteries to the factory producing luxury Lexus brand cars, marking a significant step in Toyota’s strategy for electric vehicle (EV) expansion.

Toyota To Build EV Battery Plant for Lexus EVs

Onsemi announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Volkswagen Group to be the primary supplier of a complete power box solution as part of its next-generation traction inverter for its Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). The solution features silicon carbide-based technologies in an integrated module that can scale across all power levels – from high power to low power traction inverters to be compatible for all vehicle categories.

onsemi Selected to Power Volkswagen Group’s Next-Generation Electric Vehicles

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Samsung delivers 600-mile solid-state EV battery as it teases 9-minute charging and 20-year lifespan tech

Samsung has been shipping its solid-state battery with high energy density to electric vehicle makers, but warns that it will first land in more expensive models....

Samsung delivers 600-mile solid-state EV battery as it teases 9-minute charging and 20-year lifespan tech

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