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In Control Resonant, the entire world is at stake. But that didn’t stop the diligent employees of the Federal Bureau of Control from filing reams of paperwork, and it didn’t stop me from reading everything I could find, either. Reading is often optional in Resonant, but it’s where some of the game’s best details — and even love stories! — can be found.In the world of Control Resonant and its predecessor, 2019’s Control, the FBC deals with mysterious, otherworldly objects and entities that defy explanation. But the FBC itself is still an old-school bureaucratic agency, and that means tons of…

Few engine layouts inspire the kind of devotion that the straight-six does. BMW never stopped believing in it, and today the format is enjoying a genuine renaissance — you’ll find inline-six power in everything from the RAM 1500 RHO to the Mazda CX-90 and the Land Rover Discovery. We recently covered the seven manufacturers still producing straight-six engines, but there’s an eighth name worth adding to that list — with one very important caveat. Read on. The Alvis Car Company The enthusiast driver’s love of the straight-six engine transcends generations. Below, we’re meeting a “supercar” engine from the 1930s that’s…

If the RAMaggedon’s good for anything, it’s turning your old GPU into a potential goldmine. Dikushin/Getty Images Whether it’s from excessive use, sheer age or an upgrade that outclasses it, there are plenty of reasons that you may switch from one GPU to another. If you end up with an extra GPU lying around, there’s a lot you can do with it — including keeping it as a back-up or re-using it to build something new. However, even a well-worn GPU can be worth a nice pile of cash on the aftermarket. Finding an affordable GPU…

Half a million miles without a rebuild sounds like the stuff of automotive legend — yet for owners of the Mercedes-Benz OM606 diesel, it’s a well-documented reality. In an era when most engines are considered long-lived if they crack 200,000 miles with minimal fuss, this 1990s inline-six has quietly built a cult following among enthusiasts who prize longevity above all else. Whether you’re a diesel devotee or simply someone who wants a car that refuses to quit, the OM606’s story is worth knowing. That said, not all performance cars rely on standard gas. Alongside these attributes, diesels are generally stronger…

The Finnish EV charging experts at Kempower are bringing high-speed electric vehicle charging infrastructure to all of Canada’s DP World Canadian terminal operations – and the first two sites are online NOW. Kempower announced that it has signed a framework agreement to supply charging infrastructure and related services across all DP World terminals in Canada following the successful installation of high-speed charging infrastructure at Global Container Terminals’ operation in Vancouver, BC, earlier this month. “This agreement with Kempower gives us a scalable, reliable charging platform that can support our operations today while creating the flexibility to electrify more of our equipment…

As reports of OpenAI’s models breaking containment, hacking sites, and generally getting out of control pile up, the company has made the decision to pause training of its most powerful models. The decision was made after a model being tested within a sandbox exploited a loophole to gain internet access. The incident happened on September 20th, and “All training, evaluation, and inference with tool-use” remains paused as of Saturday evening, September 25th.In addition, OpenAI revealed on Friday that its agents had inappropriately uploaded 53nimages from ChatGPT users to image-hosting sites. The company has not stated if the images were AI-generated,…

When calculating total ownership costs for any model, regardless of initial value, depreciation is typically the largest expense. Most people will end up losing more money to depreciation than they’ll spend on insurance, fuel, loan interest, or maintenance. That said, not every car loses value at the same rate. There are some Audi models with horrid depreciation; the RS E-Tron GT somehow dropped in value from its initial MSRP of $142,400 in 2022 all the way to an average used price of $55,762 in less than five years. Many factors come into play when fate decides how much value a…

Don’t let the big mAh number fool you. The better comparison is watt-hours. Erstudiostok/Getty Images While most good power banks can theoretically extend your laptop’s runtime by providing a small amount of charge, a proper laptop power bank will store enough energy and charge faster than the battery drains. Two values explain the experience you’ll have: watt-hours (Wh) for capacity and watts (W) for output. Power banks provide their capacities in milliamp-hours (mAh), but for a proper measure of capacity across devices (especially for a higher-drain device like a laptop), you need to multiply this value…

After a house, the car is usually the biggest purchase of anyone’s life, so you’re always hoping you get the right one. That statement rings even more true when you spend a premium on a luxury brand thanks to more features or performance. The problem is – according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) – owners are becoming less satisfied with their luxury car purchases year over year, and mainstream brands like Toyota are reaping the rewards. Much of this issue stems from the amount of software running in new cars, but that’s not all. With car prices rising,…

The latest leaf vacuum, mulcher, and blower three-in-one from electric tool brand EGO promises fully 210 mph of blowing power and enough mulching mayhem to turn 16 bags of autumn leaves into just one for easy fall cleanup. First shown earlier this year, the EGO POWER+ LV5005 Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher with 500 CFM Blower arrives just in time for 2026 fall cleanup, tackling three of the most tedious jobs in home landscaping with a single battery-powered tool that promises to slash tidying-up time and help save your lower back in the process. Powered by the same 6.0 Ah EGO…