Category: Gear / Gear News and Events

Hydroflyer’s $15K Electric Hydrofoil Is the Mountain Bike of the Sea

The Hydroflyer, an electric, propeller-driven hydrofoil with bicycle-style handlebars is the superior way to glide across the waves, if you can afford it. Source

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Preorders Are Live for Microsoft’s New Xbox Series X and Series S, but Should You Buy? (2024)

A mid-cycle refresh of the company’s gaming console offers extra storage and a slightly lower price. But is an Xbox even worth it in 2024? Source

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Japan Launches a Development Project for Self-Driving EV Taxis

The autonomous-driving startup Tier IV aims to put Japanese-made electric robotaxis into service on Tokyo roads later this year, with its own open-source software controlling the EVs. Source

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Ford Steps Back From EVs—and Says Hybrids Are the Future

The automaker is killing its electric three-row SUV, delaying a next-gen pickup, and committing to future gas and diesel vehicles, citing a lack of consumer interest in full-EV cars. Source

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17 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date

Android 15 is creeping closer to its release date. Here are the notable features and upgrades Google has in store. Source

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The New Sonos App Is So Bad, the Company Might Bring Back the Old One

Plus: Play Uno in your BMW, play Diablo on your browser, read The Onion in print again, and maybe don’t try to call people from your Starlink cell phone. Source

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