Category: Gear / Gear News and Events
DOGE’s Dodgy Numbers Employ a Tesla Technique
Safety researchers claim Elon Musk’s auto company has a long history of potentially misleading stats. Now it looks like his government department is following suit. Source
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Google’s Pixel 9a Is $499 and Undercuts the iPhone 16e
Arriving in April, this midrange Android smartphone gets a bigger battery, a brighter screen, and even more AI. Source
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Tesla Got a Permit to Operate a Taxi Service in California—but There’s a Catch
The taxi service will initially operate with Tesla employee drivers only, use current-model vehicles, and won’t allow for driverless rides. Source
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The Pebble E-Paper Smartwatch Is Back. Just Don’t Call It Pebble
Pebble’s founder is back with a company called Core Devices and two familiar smartwatches—Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2—but this time he’s only making 10,000 units of each. Source
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Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out
Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant. Source
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Designer Ray-Ban Metas, An EV to Mock Tesla, and Portable Pizzas—Here’s Your Gear News of the Week
Plus: iRobot unveils its new robo vacs, JBL pimps its most beloved speakers, a bright future for TCL TVs, and more. Source
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