Category: Gear
When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership
Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban. Source
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Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy
In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals. Source
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How Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App
“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show’s executive producer. Source
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8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): My Top Recommendations
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are my favorite travel adapters and chargers. Source
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Bublue BuVortex V5 Pool Skimmer Review: An Impractical Cleaner
The Bublue BuVortex V5 ditches conventional skimming for a vortex-powered design that’s fascinating to watch, even if it’s severely impractical. Source
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How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV
Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically. Source
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