Google Maps Has A New Search Function For Oddly Specific Questions
Love it or hate it, AI has already infiltrated nearly every aspect of daily life—now it’s coming to your navigation app, too. Google is rolling out a new feature for…
The hidden technology that could unlock commercial fusion power
For fusion energy systems to run safely and consistently, researchers must closely track the behavior of superheated plasma fuel. Key characteristics such as temperature and density directly influence whether fusion…
Polestar Is Finally Giving People What They Want: Buttons
With new regulations taking effect overseas and customers still fed up with screens, automakers are finally starting to dial back the touchscreen overload. Even Polestar—a brand that launched with nearly…
Ford Shares Key Details On Its Upcoming $30,000 Electric Truck
Ford is maximizing the aerodynamic efficiency of its new electric truck in several ways. Bolt holes underneath the truck are shallower, and the side mirrors are 20 percent smaller than…
Huge Touchscreens Are ‘The Wrong Technology’
Drivers are fed up with touchscreen overload, and automakers are bringing back physical controls. Jony Ive says touchscreens distract drivers and don’t belong in core car functions. Ferrari’s new EV…
BMW Still Stands By Subscriptions, Lays Out Its Case
Certain features can be unlocked by paying a fee. Activating some of the tech incurs running costs for BMW. BMW admits putting heated seats behind a paywall wasn’t a good…
Learning Physics With Lego Cars Is Surprisingly Entertaining: Watch
YouTube channel Brick Technology showcases custom vehicles tackling hardcore obstacles. Lego cars require serious modifications to hit the larger loops. A physics and engineering lesson is far more fun in…
The Formula 1 Technology You Use Without Even Realizing It
Toto Wolff once called his Mercedes Formula 1 cars the “fastest laboratory in the world”. While this may be a cliché that makes our eyes roll faster than a Pirelli,…
‘Ford Racing Can’t Be A Marketing Department:’ Ford’s CEO On The Business Of Performance
Ford had a big week at the Detroit Auto Show, unveiling a new high-performance Mustang and Bronco, and previewing the season ahead for several racing-related initiatives. Ford’s once-disparate motorsports operations…
‘It’s a Product Our Customers Really Enjoy’
Ford will continue supporting Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. The company says it prioritizes customers ‘choice.’ Other automakers, like GM, are moving away from CarPlay. General Motors took a lot…