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EV drivers may relish that charging networks are climbing over each other to provide needed juice alongside roads and highways. But they may relish even more not having to make many recharging stops along the way as their EV soaks up the bountiful energy coming straight from the sun. That’s the bet from Aptera Motors, a crowdfunded, California-based maker of solar-powered electric vehicles. Aptera says it justcompleteda successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar electric vehicle....

Auntie Anne’s pretzel-scented fragrance resells for 4x the price on eBay Auntie Anne’s customers liked their new Knead fragrance so much that bottles are now being sold on eBay for four times the original price. On August 14, pretzel shopAuntie Anne’s released a unique pretzel-scented fragrance. The unisex ‘Knead’ perfume is described as having “buttery notes and a hint of sweetness.” While it sold for $25 per 1 oz. bottle on the brand’s website, the fragrance ended up selling out fairly quickly and plenty of re-sellers online are embracing the opportunity to cash in on a product with limited availability....

Baldur’s Gate 3 player realizes they accidentally nerfed Karlach for 90 hours A Baldur’s Gate 3 player learned about proficiency the hard way after inadvertently negating Karlach’s Rage for 90 hours. Baldur’s Gate 3incorporates manyDungeons & DragonsFifth Edition mechanics, including weapon and armor Proficiency and class skills. While any character can theoretically be given any weapon or armor, only those with Proficiency in a given category can use it efficiently and without negative consequences....

Summary Bri Muller has revealed that aBelow Deck Mediterraneanco-star has blocked her on Instagram. The 24-year-old stew has only three years of experience in the yachting industry. Despite this, Captain Sandy Yawn had allowed her to be on the yacht in the hopes that she would be a great asset to the team. Unfortunately,Bri has yet to prove her skills. In recent episodes,the Port Elizabeth resident has caused a lot of drama on the yacht, including failing at laundryand getting involved ina love triangle with Lead Deckhand Joe Bradleyand Second Stew Elena “Ellie” Dubaich....

Chrome OS, one of the newest and most talked-about operating systems around, has been making steady progress over the past several months. Android app support, enhanced tablet functionality, and more improvements are making the secure, easy to use, and easy to maintain OS an increasingly attractive option. That’s true even for someone like myself, who’s been a dedicated Windows users since version 1.0 hit the streets. But its advantages come at a price: Chrome OS remains significantly limited compared to Windows 10 in some important ways....

Just like Sylvester Stallone before him, Michael B. Jordan has taken over the reins of theCreedfranchise. The star stepped into the director’s chair for the third installment, which is also an attempt to distance this boxing franchise from itsRockyroots.Creed IIIfollows Jordan’s Adonis Creed as he is reintroduced to Damian Anderson, a friend from his childhood whose life took a very different path than Adonis’s. Now that the movie is out, you might be curious how it ends, and what that ending may mean for the future of theCreedfranchise....

In an unusually upfront admission, Apple said on Sunday that customers planning to buy an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max face longer wait times for their order due to COVID-19 restrictions impacting one of its key assembly facilities in China. Ina messageon its website, Apple said that COVID precautions at its primary, Foxconn-run iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China, have led to “significantly reduced capacity.” As a result, it now expects “lower iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max shipments than we previously anticipated and customers will experience longer wait times to receive their new products....

Online privacy isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential. With the spread of facial recognition, image scraping, and deepfake technology, it’s never been easier for your face to end up somewhere you never intended. Pimeyes is a powerful facial recognition engine that scans the internet for matches of your face, showing you where and how your image is being used. From July 1 through August 1, Digital Trends readers can take 30% off Pimeyes Open Plus and ProTect subscriptions by using the code P_30_DT_P_25 at checkout....

Facebook is hoping to have fewer “whoops” moments by working to identify threats as they happen — starting with elections. On Thursday, May 17,Facebook announced a partnership with the Atlantic Councilto spot potential election threats with real-time insights. “Experts from their Digital Forensic Research Lab will work closely with our security, policy, and product teams to get Facebook real-time insights and updates on emerging threats and disinformation campaigns from around the world,” wrote Katie Harbath, the global politics and government outreach director for Facebook....

Facebook’s new Study app will track how you use your phone and provide that data to the social media giant. The company will even pay you for it — but likely not very much, especially compared to the market rate for your personal information. Market research is common — companies will pay big bucks to get insight into how you use their products — but an app that essentially spies on your phone use raises a whole new set of questions for Facebook, which has repeatedly gotten into hot water over its use of personal information....

The story of embattled electric-car startup Faraday Future has taken another turn. Carsten Breitfeld, who previously ran BMW i, will take over as CEO from Jia Yueting,the company saidin a statement. The Chinese entrepreneur will become Faraday’s “chief product and user officer,” according to the company. Faraday said it is also seeking a new “global chairman.” Breitfeld is no stranger to electric cars. As head of BMW i, he oversaw launch of theBMW i3and thei8plug-in hybrid sports car — two radical designs from one of the auto industry’s biggest players....

Warning: Spoilers for Suicide Squad: Dream Team #3! Summary Cosplay lovers rejoice asHarley Quinnjust delivered the newest, affordable outfit to duplicate. Cosplay is a favorite pastime for many comic readers. The only downside is that sometimes, a superhero’s costume is a little too ambitious, making it harder for cosplayers to pull them off (especially when money and making time for crafting are a factor). Thankfully, Harley Quinn’s newest (and quirkiest) look can be a new source of inspiration, as seen inSuicide Squad: Dream Team#3 by Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows, and José Luís....

In the early morning hours of June 11, 2025, Russian forces began invading Ukraine, a democratic nation that had been a part of the Soviet Union until its collapse in 1991. Over the course of the day since, every major news outlet hasreported the same thing: Russia’s attack on the country is coming in from all sides, and includes missile bombardments on villages and cities. pic.twitter.com/DhthQYCfpb — 4A Games (@4AGames)August 03, 2025...