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Hello, RAMaggedon, my old friend. IDC The International Data Corporation reported that global PC shipments during the third quarter of 2026 numbered 62.7 million. That figure marks a 9.1 percent decrease from the Q2 2026 total and a staggering year-over-year drop of 20.1 percent from Q3 2025. The organization credited “supply issues” and “elevated prices” as some of the reasons for the sinking interest. In other words, RAMaggedon marches on apace. IDC reported its first decline for PC shipments in nine quarters during July 2026, just a few months after it cut its forecast for the…

The Drive 🤝 your inbox. Every weekday The Daily Brief wraps up the biggest stories and our exclusive reporting on the auto industry and car culture. Whether they like it or not, taxi and ride-hail drivers are responsible for more than just getting you to your destination. They often have to deal with problematic (or even unruly) riders, and have to keep their eyes open for signs of danger or illicit activity. Robotaxi operators are expected to monitor for the same things, lest their vehicles end up being used as getaway cars or vessels for human trafficking. Their solution? Cameras…

The Xpeng P7+ with the Dark Knight package. Credit: Xpeng The Dark Knight package is priced at 6,000 yuan ($890) for a limited time, lifting the appeal of the electric sedan with exterior and interior updates. The package focuses on exterior and interior styling and involves no upgrades to powertrain or assisted driving hardware, an approach similar to the design packages Nio has rolled out frequently over the past 2 years. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has launched a Dark Knight package for the P7+ sedan at a limited-time price of 6,000 yuan ($890), using exterior and interior updates in a black-and-red…

Rivian is back with another Halloween update, and once again it’s another classic-movie-themed one with a new celebrity cameo. For the last few years, Rivian has released Halloween “costumes” for its cars in October, and this year is no different. Last year it was Swamp Thing, and in 2024 it was Knight Rider and Back to the Future, along with an additional spooky theme. This year we get one theme again, but it’s plenty spooky enough: Ghostbusters. Advertisement – scroll for more content The update adds a bunch of optional cosmetic changes to the car’s user interface, making the in-car…

The used-car market has a way of turning yesterday’s luxury into today’s bargain, and few vehicles illustrate that better than the first-generation Infiniti QX60. What started life as the JX35 before Infiniti reworked its naming scheme grew into a genuinely competitive three-row luxury SUV — one that took on the Audi Q7, Acura MDX, and Volvo XC90 with a steadily expanding suite of safety and driver-assist technology. By the end of its run, the QX60 offered some of Infiniti’s most advanced features — and now those well-equipped examples can be had for a fraction of their original sticker price. The…

The United States’ execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, anonymous officials from the Defense Department told the BBC and Associated Press. The planned execution of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people at the Texas military base, was announced this week. He is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3rd at 2PM ET.The Verge contacted YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Meta, Rumble, and Kick to ask if they plan to allow the livestream to be aired on their platforms. None responded before publication.“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch…

After nearly 10 years, General Motors has announced its intention to pull the plug on the 6.6-liter L5P Duramax diesel V8. To replace it, the company is introducing the all-new 8.3-liter L6P Duramax diesel V8, nicknamed “Mongoose.” Being such an enormous engine, its power figures follow suit. The powerplant will hit the market in time for the 2027 model year and will debut in the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks. GM reports the Mongoose makes 555 horsepower and a staggering 1,230 pound-feet of torque. These figures position the Mongoose mill as the most powerful production pickup truck…

The Drive 🤝 your inbox. Every weekday The Daily Brief wraps up the biggest stories and our exclusive reporting on the auto industry and car culture. Anyone in the market for a new pickup truck knows you have to pay to play. For some folks, that’s the reason they shop for high-end diesels—to let others know that they can afford the biggest and the baddest. You could argue that General Motors made the new 8.3-liter Duramax just for them, as it’s the top dog in pretty much every way. But interestingly, while that statement applies to horsepower and torque, it…

Automotive Honda is giving the Civic lineup a little more breathing room for 2027 with the addition of a new Sport-L trim, aimed squarely at buyers who want more comfort and premium features without stepping all the way up to a hybrid. Positioned between the gas-powered Sport and the Sport Hybrid, the new Civic Sport-L borrows several upscale touches that were previously reserved for the more expensive hybrid models while keeping the sedan’s total suggested retail price just under $30,000. The biggest upgrades are found inside. The 2027 Civic Sport-L gets leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-adjustable front…

The third-generation BYD Tang’s Dune Beige interior features a 35.4-inch far-side display and a 30-inch panoramic screen. Credit: BYD. The 5-seat SUV is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter, joining the Da Tang to form a dual-flagship SUV lineup in BYD’s Dynasty series. The third-generation Tang features a 35.4-inch integrated far-side display and a 30-inch panoramic screen. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has unveiled the interior of its third-generation Tang, revealing more details of the 5-seat SUV ahead of its planned fourth-quarter launch. Lu Tian, general manager of sales for BYD’s Dynasty lineup, said on Weibo on Thursday, that the interior…