Image: Volvo Volvo is pushing back its deadline to sell only electric vehicles, now saying it will take at least until 2040 before it reaches that goal. Three years ago, the Swedish automaker made a commitment to only sell EVs by 2030. Since then, EV sales have exploded, but a recent slowdown in growth is leading many manufacturers to reconsider their pledges. Volvo blamed the readjustment on a number of factors, including “slower than expected rollout of charging infrastructure, withdrawal of government incentives in some markets and additional uncertainties created by recent tariffs on EVs in various markets.” Volvo is now among them, arguing that it will be a combination of hybrid and pure battery-electric vehicles that help it reach its goal.... Continue reading…

Image: Asus Asus is launching its latest NUC mini PC today, complete with Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 2 processors. For some reason, Asus has decided to put a dedicated Copilot button on the front of this puck-shaped PC, so you can reach out and launch Microsoft’s AI assistant. I’m not entirely sure why you’d want an AI button on a miniature PC that’s probably going to sit more than an arm’s length away from you on a desk, but it’s a button that has now progressed beyond Microsoft’s effort to push it on keyboards. Asus also has a fingerprint reader on top of this NUC for Windows Hello authentication, which makes more sense so you can touch the fingerprint reader when you initially power on this mini PC. Image: Asus The full... Continue reading…

Image: The Verge Safety regulators are urging the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to investigate the ultracheap e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu. In a statement published Tuesday, two CPSC commissioners say Shein and Temu “raise specific concerns,” including reports that “deadly baby and toddler products are easy to find on these platforms.” The statement cites last month’s report from The Information, which highlights some of the dangerous products sold on both sites. That includes padded crib bumpers on Temu that have been banned in the US, as well as children’s drawstring hoodies on Shein that the CPSC considers a strangulation hazard. CPSC commissioners Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak say the safety agency should evaluate how Shein,... Continue reading…

I might be looking forward to the iPhone 16, but the first new Apple product I'll buy when preorders open next week is a new Apple Watch. I'll probably go for the smallest Apple Watch Series 10, as my current Apple Watch SE 2 needs two battery charging sessions to make it through one day. The Apple Watch Series 10 will bring a new design and, hopefully, blood pressure tracking algorithms. That's why I'm eying this particular model. I could always go for the next-gen SE, but that model might not be released until next year. As for the Ultra, I don't want my Apple Watch to be that huge. I've been using the 40mm Apple Watch SE 2 for two years, and I find the size perfect for me. With Apple's launch less than a week away, a last-minute leak might give us more details about the Apple Watch Series 10 design. If this new report is accurate, the Apple Watch Series 10 models will indeed have bigger displays, but they won't be the sizes we've seen in previous rumors. Also, the screens might be flat, like the Ultra. Continue reading... The post Apple Watch Series 10 leak says earlier display size rumors were wrong appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $199 Apple iPad, $20 Anker earbuds, $300 Samsung Galaxy phone, $30 Blink Mini 2, more Today’s deals: $3.75 smart plugs, $50 off Sonos Ace, $70 Oral-B electric toothbrush, $170 ASUS laptop, more Today’s deals: $40 Sony headphones, $50 Ninja blender, $140 AirPods 3, $60 foldable camera drone, more Today’s deals: 10% off new Sony ULT WEAR headphones, gaming laptops, Samsung OLED TVs, more

In an Instagram post, Beats teased that the long-anticipated Powerbeats Pro 2 will launch in 2025. First released in 2019, Powerbeats Pro was the company's first true wireless earbuds. At the time, Apple's subsidiary still used Cupertino's H1 chip. With wing-like sterns that go around your ears, the earbuds were great for outdoor sports but had several drawbacks. For example, the charging case was too bulky, and you couldn't wirelessly charge it. Beats also didn't add Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, or (at the time still unexistent) Spatial Audio. Five years after its original release, Powerbeats Pro doesn't fit the current Beats lineup, where the company offers a similar sound to all of its audio products but differs in other perks. In the sneak peek of Powerbeats Pro 2, we see that the company is tweaking the design, although it will keep the wing-like sterns as a signature of this product. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_f6dGPs7Wx/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D With that, it's possible that Powerbeats Pro 2 will be a different style of earbuds for those who dislike the Beats Fit Pro design with a stern that goes inside your ear (and also needs a second generation ASAP). That being said, these are the features I hope Beats brings to Powerbeats Pro 2: Smaller charging case: After introducing one of the smallest charging cases on the market with the Beats Solo Buds, I hope Beats can make the new Powerbeats Pro 2 charging case thinner so you can, at least, put it in your pocket New USB-C port: The original Powerbeats Pro uses a Lightning port; for the second generation, Beats will likely support USB-C Wireless charging capabilities: Still talking about the case, I hope this new generation brings a wireless charging case. Not all Beats earbuds offer this functionality, but these premium earbuds deserve it Spatial Audio support: Apple's signature technology should be available for this product, as Dolby Atmos has been a huge part of Apple Music and Apple TV+ experiences ANC and Adaptive Modes: The original Powerbeats Pro offered great passive noise canceling, but a second generation needs proper ANC; AirPods Pro's Adaptive Mode would also be a must-have for these earbuds, especially during outdoor workouts Profile Modes: Although I'm not a big fan of Profile Modes, they are one of Beats' signature features for the Beats Studio Pro. If the company adds them to the new Powerbeats Pro, this could mean Beats thinks these earbuds are really premium. BGR will let you know once we learn more about these upcoming earbuds. Don't Miss: Beats now has its best headphones lineup ever: How to pick the perfect model for you The post Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 launches in 2025, and I’m hoping for these 6 improvements appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: 10% off new Sony ULT WEAR headphones, gaming laptops, Samsung OLED TVs, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $550+ free Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: $17 myQ, $399 Apple AirPods Max, $40 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $180 off Sonos Arc, more

Russia is using state-run media and other online platforms to try to influence this year's presidential election, according to the Biden administration.

Lower-income voters are supporting Democrat nominee Kamala Harris by 23 percentage points over her GOP rival, Donald Trump, according to the results of the most recent USA Today/Suffolk University poll.

Injuries have been reported after a school shooting at a Georgia high school, which was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium, the local sheriff's office said.

A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela since Friday, Aug. 30, four U.S. officials told CNN. The sailor is being held in Caracas by the Venezuelan intelligence agency SEBIN, officials told CNN.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is on high alert for an increase in "cross-border violence in the form of retaliatory attacks" after the arrest of a high-ranking member of the Cartel del Noreste, NewsNation reported.