Author: Kavish

BYD is launching two EVs that boast “Megawatt” charging capability, capable adding about 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes. Both models are even cheaper than expected, with prices starting at the equivalent of $28,544. Since chargers can’t provide a megawatt of power, the Han L and Tang L both come with dual charging ports for simultaneous fast-charging. Chinese giant BYD shocked the electric car industry when it announced Megawatt-class charging for upcoming EVs. While U.S. market EVs top out at around 350 to 400 kilowatt when charging, BYD said its new cars will be able to charge at…

Apple’s ambitious spatial computing venture appears to be far from over, as fresh reports suggest the second-generation Vision Pro has quietly entered production. This development comes despite earlier speculation that Apple had stalled the project due to underwhelming sales of the original headset.According to a report by ITHome, citing unnamed industry sources, key components for the new Vision Pro are already being manufactured. Suppliers such as Lens Technology, responsible for the headset’s glass panels, and Changying Precision, which makes its outer shells, are reportedly rushing to fulfil orders. The supply chain also includes various electronic circuit component manufacturers, indicating a…

Red Magic 10 Air will be unveiled in China later this month. Alongside confirming the launch date, the company has revealed the design and colour options of the handset. The phone was reportedly spotted on the TENAA website as well. The TENAA listing suggested several key specifications of the smartphone including the chipset, battery, display and camera details. The Red Magic 10 Air is expected to join the Red Magic 10 Pro+ and Red Magic 10 Pro, which were introduced in the country in November 2024.Red Magic 10 Air Launch DateThe Red Magic 10 Air will launch in China on April 16, the company…

President Donald Trump hit pause on the planned reciprocal tariffs on most countries this afternoon. Unfortunately, the automotive industry wasn’t so lucky.  Tariffs will remain in effect for so-called “sectoral” tariffs for the time being, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a news conference this afternoon. Those sectors include automotive imports, as well as lumber, metals, and pharmaceutical products. For now, at least, a 25% import tax will remain on new cars, so buyers may want to either act soon or try and wait any trade negotiations in hopes prices will go down.  Meanwhile, in another retaliatory move, Trump said he would…

AP Technology Writer (AP) — Microsoft said it is “slowing or pausing” some of its data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio, the latest sign that the demand for artificial intelligence technology that drove a massive infrastructure expansion might not need quite as many powerful computers as expected. The tech giant confirmed this week that it is halting early-stage projects on rural land it owns in central Ohio’s Licking County, outside of Columbus, and will reserve two of the three sites for farmland. “In recent years, demand for our cloud and AI services grew more than we…

Vivo X200 Ultra will be introduced in China on April 21 alongside the Vivo X200s. The Ultra will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Vivo will also unveil a specialised, optional Photography Kit and a senior company official has unveiled its design and key features. The kit will offer extra battery life and better grip for photography enthusiasts. Some camera details of the Vivo X200 Ultra handset have already been teased. The phone will have a dedicated camera control key and feature the Vivo V3+ and VS1 imaging chipsets.Vivo X200 Ultra Photography Kit FeaturesThe Vivo X200 Ultra will come with…

There’s no shortage of electric restomods on the market these days. For enough green, companies will happily strip a canon-rich old car or truck of its gasoline engine and complex conventional drivetrain, and in their place fit a far simpler (and greener) EV unit. A few automakers have been offering aftermarket options themselves, fresh off the assembly line for your tinkering pleasure. This industry has been around for a long time now, but as it blossoms, Icon of Chatsworth, California and Austin, Texas’ Moment Motor Company are taking things to the next level. After thousands of hours of research and…

OpenAI’s latest flagship model, ChatGPT-4o, has impressed the internet with its ability to generate ultra-realistic images as the Studio Ghibli-style became a massive hit. But now, the AI tool is at the centre of a growing controversy.Several social media users raised alarms about the tool’s potential for insurance fraud, particularly its ability to add fake scratches, dents, and damage to car photos with uncanny accuracy.From creative tool to criminal aid?In a now-viral post on X, a user demonstrated how ChatGPT’s image generation could convincingly modify a photo of a spotless car to show deep side scratches and a shattered tail…

Apple supplier Luxshare is in talks with customers on ways to respond to US tariffs by shifting more production outside China, including the United States, its chairwoman told analysts in a telephone call on Wednesday.The remarks by the Chinese company, which assembles iPhones and makes AirPods, provide a glimpse into deliberations by companies around the world scrambling to tackle President Donald Trump’s tariffs that took effect on Wednesday.In a transcript of the call seen by Reuters, Wang Laichun said the tariffs would have little impact on profits and revenue, as Luxshare exported only a small amount of finished products to the United States.But it needed to consider more investment abroad and idling some…

Contract electronics manufacturer Foxconn already builds 40% of the world’s consumer electronics, including things like the Apple iPhone and Microsoft Xbox. Now, it wants to get into the EV game, with a host of software-defined electric cars planned for launch. The company is aggressively pursuing partnerships with companies like Honda, Mitubishi and Nissan to make its plan work. If you’ve heard of Foxconn, it’s probably because of the iPhone. Officially known as Hon Hai Technology Group, the Taiwan-based firm is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, building everything from Apple’s ubiquitous smartphone to Amazon Kindles and Nintendo Switches. Now, it wants…