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Sony thinks it may have cracked the code for home theater this year. The company is not just launching new TVs. Instead, it is rethinking how televisions create color with a new technology called True RGB, while also expanding its home theater lineup with products like the BRAVIA Theater Trio. After getting an early look at the lineup in New York, it became clear why Sony believes True RGB could be one of the biggest stories in its 2026 portfolio. Faiz Aly / Digital Trends The technology was the centerpiece of Sony’s presentation, but the broader message was equally interesting.…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. R2’s refined simplicity. Rivian’s R2 is more refined than the R1 by focusing on cost-effective design without sacrificing quality. Innovative design changes. Simplifications like integrated turn signals and optimized rear doors enhance functionality and reduce costs. Efficient engineering. R2’s streamlined wiring and consolidated electronics make it easier and cheaper to build and maintain. Customer-focused improvements. Design choices prioritize user experience, like the unique rear seat configuration and strategic charge port relocation. Bottom line: Rivian’s R2 exemplifies how…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Innovative rear wiper design. Rivian created a unique rear wiper system for the R2, hidden in a heated trough to prevent freezing. Complex engineering challenge. The design required developing a completely new system due to the vehicle’s unique structure. Integrated and functional solution. The wiper is seamlessly integrated, allowing full glass drop without obstruction. Team effort and dedication. Significant time and effort were invested to achieve this innovative design. Bottom line: Rivian’s R2 features a groundbreaking rear…

A BYD Yuan Up on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost BYD dominated China’s NEV export market in May with 155,944 units exported, while Tesla China exported 38,701 units. In the overall passenger car export market, Chery ranked first in May with a 22.9% share, followed closely by BYD and Geely. BYD (HKEX: 1211) was China’s largest passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) exporter in May, while Chery (HKEX: 9973) and Geely Auto (HKEX: 0175) ranked second and third respectively, showcasing strong year-on-year growth. BYD’s passenger NEV exports in May were 155,944 units, up 85.5% year-on-year…

Parents want one thing, and one thing only, out of AI: to add a list of soccer games or “spirit week” theme days from an email or a poorly formatted flyer onto their calendar in one shot. And I have good news for parents with iPhones — the new Siri can finally do this.After stumbling through its first launch of an AI-imbued Siri, Apple is trying again. The newly upgraded Siri AI can chat with you about what might be killing the roses in your yard, put together a shopping list for the hardware store, and set a reminder to…

Volkswagen’s MQB is among the most prominent platforms, spawning a variety of models The word is commonly used in automotive circles, yet its meaning isn’t widely understood – and is highly variable One thing the car industry is renowned for is jargon – and the problem with jargon is that terms can be interpreted differently depending on who’s using them. Electric vehicles’ traction motors are an example. Are those that avoid the use of permanent magnets separately excited synchronous motors or externally excited synchronous machines? You choose, because the industry has never been good at agreeing standards. The term ‘platform’…

If you’re walking along a line of cars in a used vehicle lot and come across a Chrysler 300C SRT-8, what do you see? Is this just an old Chrysler trying to be relevant in a different world? Is it a vehicle with a shape that doesn’t seem to blend in? Or is it a full-size Hemi sedan with enticing rear-wheel drive, Brembo brakes, and no less than 425 horsepower, just waiting to get back on the road? This particular Chrysler comes from a rare breed of early-century American muscle sedans, and it’s currently sitting in an interesting value pocket.…

Nissan’s announcement that Jaecoo owner Chery is ready to take over one of the two production lines at its underutilised Sunderland plant neatly illustrates a wider trend: that Japanese car companies are facing an existential crisis in Europe as their fingertip hold on a difficult market is now starting to crumble in the face of Chinese competition.All Japanese brands bar Toyota are struggling to compete in the region and Nissan is the latest to admit that it can no longer commit to developing models just for Europe.

The Toyota Highlander BEV and Lexus TZ will go on sale by the end of 2026, offering three rows of seating and 300 miles of range. Toyota, Lexus prepare to launch first 3-row electric SUVs It’s been a little over a month since Lexus unveiled the 2027 TZ, the luxury brand’s first purely electric three-row SUV. Based on the same TNGA platform as the 2027 Toyota Grand Highlander BEV, the TZ will be available with 76.96 kWh and 95.82 kWh lithium-ion battery packs, which Lexus said would provide a driving range of up to 300 miles. In comparison, the electric…

At long last, a corporate training you might actually enjoy. Axelle/bauer-griffin/Getty Images Cybersecurity AI company Adaptive Security has partnered with famed comedian Conan O’Brien for a 15-part educational video series. These training videos will help Adaptive’s clients and their employees to navigate threats such as phishing and deepfakes.  Considering how often corporate trainings are a total snoozefest, getting a genuinely funny and smart person to present this critical information seems like a smart, if expensive, move. The clip currently promoting the partnership on Adaptive’s website even kicks off with a joke about O’Brien only doing the…