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We’ve got a ton of great weekend flash sale offers closing out this week’s Green Deals, starting with the six power station offers from Anker SOLIX that benefit from our exclusive bonus savings code, like the expanded 6,144Wh F3000 Portable Power Station hitting a new $1,899 low, amongst others. In that same vein, EcoFlow also has a lineup of flash sale deals to jump on, including the 2,048Wh DELTA 3 Max Plus Portable Power Station with a FREE 10,000mAh 3-in-1 power bank at $1,049. From there, Heybike is offering third-ever returning low prices on its Ranger 3.0 Pro e-bike for…

Have you ever felt the need to honk at someone at the same time that you were flicking shifts mid-apex using the paddles in your luxury vehicle? We didn’t think so either, but Mercedes-Benz engineers are ready for everything. That includes what CarBuzz has just uncovered in a patent filing: Paddle shifters that will honk if you push instead of pull. Apparently, it’s a solution to a common problem we’ve never heard of. Left For Downshift, Right For Up, Forward For A Toot A detail shot of the 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35’s paddle shifterMercedes-Benz The patent is called paddel-schalthebelanordnung zum gangschalten…

“Apple Intelligence 2.0” isn’t Apple’s official name, but it’s a useful shorthand for where the company is going. Apple calls it the next generation of Apple Intelligence, with Siri AI as the most visible piece. That’s a risky place to put the spotlight because Siri has baggage. For years, it’s been the assistant people use for timers, weather, and arguments with a glowing orb that somehow heard every word except the important one. The ideal version is Siri finding the flight code from an email while the airline hold music slowly removes the will to live. That’s the version Apple…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Heavy-duty pickup trucks from brands like Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram aren’t considered passenger vehicles under federal regulations. So while an F-150 or Ram 1500 has to meet fuel-economy and crash-safety standards, a Super Duty or Ram HD doesn’t. But the feds aren’t the only ones conducting crash tests. Because it’s backed by the insurance industry, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has an incentive to be tough on automakers when it comes to crash performance. Its…

Since the 1980s, Audi has built a strong reputation for producing high-end performance machines that work in all conditions, primarily thanks to the Quattro all-wheel-drive system. From supercars such as the R8 to practical wagons like the A6 Allroad, all kinds of models from the brand can provide a thrilling experience when called for. At the other end of the spectrum, you have the ultra-luxury sector. The Audi A8 sedan took on the likes of the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the category, and before too long, the company was looking to make a performance version of it. Named…

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on e-bikes, power stations, and how to work anywhere, follow Thomas Ricker. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here.Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere as we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, and that’s a problem. From exploding e-bikes in stairwells to lithium-ion power banks combusting midflight, the volatile nature of traditional liquid electrolytes has become an undeniable public safety hazard.In 2025, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued recalls for almost…

There are many criteria that we need to consider when purchasing a family SUV. You have to think about the safety features, interior space, cost performance, and even the gas mileage. While hybrid SUV models are a common sight on the market currently, if you wish for a more efficient powertrain, but refuse to go full electric, the plug-in hybrid might be the answer you’ve been searching for. The Ford Escape PHEV offers the only plug-in hybrid powertrain that’s currently available in Ford’s lineup. Combined with the best mpg figure on any Ford Escape with an electric range of 37…

NASA this week announced the four-person crew that will lead its Artemis III mission in 2027: NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio and Randy Bresnik along with ESA’s Luca Parmitano as the flight’s pilot. Plus, the Parker Solar Probe took another trip around the sun, solar energy overtook coal in May, and more. Here’s this week’s science news. Parker Solar Probe’s 28th flyby NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made another close pass around the sun this week, getting 3.8 million miles from the surface and reaching a speed of 430,000 mph. This marked its 28th flyby, and matched the speed and…

Kawasaki usually makes headlines with products that have quite insane power figures and performance. It has always been the wild child of the four well-known Japanese manufacturers. However, when Kawasaki puts its mind to making a product that beats the competition on refinement and comfort, it has the engineering capability to pull it off successfully. Although not a usual occurrence, Team Green does come out with a motorcycle that appeals to those who prefer a quiet ride rather than an exciting one every now and then. We’re talking about one such bike today and it exists in the old-school cruiser…

BMW drove the new iX3 through heavy rain and snow on public roads, climbing over 6,500 feet up hills, and it still managed 500 miles without stopping to charge. BMW iX3 proves long-range capabilities in real life The German luxury automaker is taking another swing at the EV market with its Neue Klasse models now on sale. As the first Neue Klasse EV, the new iX3 is already proving to be a considerable upgrade from BMW’s current electric vehicles. Days after the iX3 50 xDrive outlasted every single EV during NAF’s Summer El Prix range test, driving 485 miles (781…