Author: Kavish
There are a lot of perks to driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Being one of the fastest-charging electric vehicles for sale at any price in the U.S. is one of the better ones. But when I charged the new 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at a Tesla Supercharger in a recent test, the number on the screen caught me by surprise: 126 kilowatts. For anyone new to the complex world of electric vehicle charging, that’s not an especially high number. It’s about 100 kW off the Ioniq 5’s normal maximum charging speed when it’s using something like the fastest Electrify America…
Summary Open-world games thrive on crowd-simulation tech for realistic player experiences. Cyberpunk 2077 & Watch Dogs Legion integrate dense crowds into gameplay mechanics. Games like Hitman & GTA V use dynamic crowds to enhance gameplay immersion. From the beginning of the genre, open-world games were designed to make the player feel like they were part of a living, breathing world and that it would react realistically to whatever the player did. A big reason this works is the crowd-simulation tech that has come a long way since the early days of Grand Theft Auto 3. Related Best Semi-Open World Games…
There is nothing more satisfying than stepping into a cool, air-conditioned room after a long, hot summer day. We often take this comfort for granted until the AC starts acting up. With summer around the corner, we are all gearing up for it by getting our ACs serviced after winter’s hibernation. But what if the servicing is not enough?Sometimes, your AC quietly signals that it’s time for an upgrade. In this quick guide, we’ll discuss all the key signs that suggest that your AC needs to be replaced.Why replacing your old AC is a smart move?After months of inactivity, it’s…
Apple has added an all-new affordable model to its iPhone 16 range. Yes, we are talking about the iPhone 16e. The latest iPhone model from the Cupertino-based giant brings all the latest features and offers a much cheaper price tag than the current flagship iPhone 16 series. The newest iPhone 16e provides an OLED display, FaceID, the latest A18 chipset, Apple Intelligence support, an action button, and more. So, does it make sense to go for the new iPhone 16e or consider the iPhone 16 instead? In order to help you make informed decisions, we have put both devices against each…
Electric vehicle truck and SUV startup Rivian just beat the odds. Ahead of its earnings call with investors later this afternoon, the California-based automaker announced an important milestone: its first-ever positive gross quarterly profit. The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $170 million in gross profits, a significant turnaround from $600 million in losses during the same period in 2023. “We delivered record revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 driven by the sale of regulatory credits and software and services revenue growth, as well as increasing R1 average selling prices with the increased availability of our Tri-Motor offering,” the automaker said…
Who could have predicted that FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls would usher in a new subgenre of gaming? The 2009 release set the stage for its spiritual successor, 2011’s Dark Souls, to take the world by storm. FromSoftware’s titles have undoubtedly influenced gaming as a whole. The best Souls-like PS Plus games are typically difficult, prioritize boss encounters, and feature weighty combat that incorporates a degree of strategy. While games such as Lords of the Fallen wear their Dark Souls influence on their sleeves, others are a bit more subtle in their comparisons. Except for a few notable exceptions, PS Plus Extra…
Agentic AI is a sophisticated algorithm that can adapt and learn on its own, building on the success of large language models like ChatGPT that require human inputs to train them. Built for a specific field, agentic AI resembles a worker skilled in a certain task—such as customer service, invoicing and more—and operates as a network of skilled professionals to automate tasks. Earlier this week, decade-old health-tech firm Innovaccer announced the launch of seven artificially intelligent ‘agents’, purpose-built to ease the lives of overworked doctors and medical staff around the world. The San Francisco-based startup has raised $275 million for…
Vivo X200 Ultra is expected to launch soon. While we have already seen several leaks about the specifications of the new Vivo X series phone, a new leak coming out of China suggests that it will get an iPhone-like feature. Vivo is said to employ a triple rear camera unit on the Vivo X200 Ultra comprising a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor. The upcoming high-end Vivo smartphone is said to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset. Vivo X200 Ultra Specifications TippedWell-known tipster Digital Chat Station posted details about the Vivo X200 Ultra on Weibo. As per the post, the handset will feature…
I’m becoming more optimistic about EV battery longevity. Research shows batteries rarely fail, and most of what I’ve seen has convinced me that battery degradation is not a major concern over the typical lifespan of a vehicle. But Out Of Spec’s testing on this 250,000-mile Tesla Model S is tempering my expectations. First, we saw that the car doesn’t go nearly as far as it once did. Now, we’re seeing that it takes much longer to charge, too. Ryan from Out Of Spec did a full 0-100% charging test on a high-mileage, 2019 Tesla Model S standard range. And boy,…
Summary Gol D. Roger voted as the strongest One Piece character by Japanese fans. Whitebeard ranked second for his immense power and broken fruit ability. Shanks placed third due to his impressive Haki skills and Yonko status. A huge debate in the One Piece community always centersa around “who’s the strongest character?” There is no concrete answer, for now at least, especially when including already deceased characters. Related One Piece Reveals New Birthday Art For Kozuki Oden Kozuki Oden has a new art. This is all for his birthday. This makes the debate hard. One Piece fans from Japan chime…