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The last thing you want to happen after dropping hundreds of dollars on a wearable is to discover that it doesn’t work with your body. But, that’s a fairly common problem people with wrist tattoos have been running into since the advent of smartwatches and fitness trackers. As countless posts on device support pages and Reddit have chronicled over the years, tattooed skin and the sensors used by wearables often don’t mix well. One of the main issues people experience is with heart rate sensing. Wearables use a light-based technique called photoplethysmography (PPG) to measure heart rate. That’s the green…

It’s been nearly one year since David Mazzei first put his monstrous five-rotor supercar on a dynamometer to see just how well it would work, if at all. That initial run, and a follow-up a few months later, were quite successful, and the car is already well on its way to a possible 1,500 horsepower. It’s not there yet, though, and the latest video update is all about how to find the final bits of power, and also to make sure that nothing comes up that could destroy the car before it’s ready. Don’t worry, it also includes plenty of…

Buying a new, or new to you, car can come with a unique set of upsides as well as challenges. First and foremost, will you be buying something brand-new, or something used? New cars carry advantages like factory warranties and the lack of any previous, potentially abusive owners. However, new cars also carry higher price tags. Buying used is a great way to save money and, if you do your homework, may earn you a car that’s just as dependable as a new one. In order to maximize your chances of the latter occurring, you’ll probably want to stick to…

Automotive Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, has already become one of the most talked-about cars to come out of Maranello in years, and not just because of its battery-powered drivetrain. After a Bloomberg report suggested some Ferrari customers were being nudged to order the Luce to protect their standing with the brand or improve access to future limited-run models, Ferrari Chief Marketing Officer Enrico Galliera firmly pushed back. Speaking with Automoto.it and later echoed in reporting from Motor1 and The Drive, Galliera said the idea of forcing loyal clients into the Luce is false and would…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. What do you call a five-seat, four-door, long-roof car with 577 horsepower and 41 miles of all-electric range? With a 0-60 in the sub-4-second range and a top speed of 174 mph (with the proper package, mind you), you could certainly call it quick. Mercedes, meanwhile, calls it B-tier. Officially, it’s called the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Wagon, and while you may scoff at the notion of something with nearly 600 hp playing second fiddle to anything, in…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. I recently spent way too many hours and about 2,200 miles in a 2026 Honda Prelude, and needless to say, I learned a few things. All that good, juicy stuff is coming later, though one odd thing stood out, so I looked into it right away: it has a gas cap. Shocking, right? After spending over half a year with a Honda Passport and getting in and out of other Honda models for various tests, I grew…

The Chevrolet Corvette has a new-for-2027 LS6 V8, and it should be better in every way than the engine it replaces. The 6.7-liter mill has more displacement, more power, and more torque, to start. It’s also an entirely new generation of engine, one that General Motors has touted as being vastly improved from the long-running 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter generation that came before. There is, however, one way that the new LS6 falls behind the old LT2. And it’s one that could cost you every time you go for a drive: Fuel economy. More Power, More Displacement, More Fuel 2027 Chevrolet…

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Jamie’s first drive in Aptera’s solar car, Tesla Cybercab specs revealed, Lucid Cosmos design leak, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and…

Nothing just canceled its next CMF Phone, and the reason has nothing to do with the phone itself.  The company’s co-founder, Akis Evangelidis, confirmed on X that CMF won’t launch a new phone this year, citing the memory crisis, which appears to be worsening with each passing day.  Andy Boxall / Digital Trends So what exactly happened to the next CMF Phone? The CMF Phone 2 Pro, released in April 2025, sold in the US for $279. In my opinion, it was one of the best-value Android phones at the time.  Following the usual annual cycle, buyers were expecting a…

Luxury SUV buyers have traditionally gravitated toward brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus. For decades, those badges dominated the segment and were often the default choice for premium buyers. Today, however, the luxury market looks different. Rising vehicle prices, costly options packages, and growing ownership concerns have encouraged buyers to look beyond traditional luxury brands. That shift has created an opportunity for Genesis. While it lacks the heritage of its German and Japanese rivals, the South Korean brand has quietly built a compelling SUV lineup through distinctive design, advanced technology, generous warranty coverage, and competitive pricing. Models such…