Both versions of the i4 are powered by a 83.9-kilowatt-hour battery pack, of which 81.5 kWh is actually usable. The i4 can accept DC fast charging at speeds up to 200 kW, which means it’s theoretically possible to bring the battery from a 10% state of charge to 80% in about 30 minutes. Plugged into
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If you’re looking for a personal loan, locking in a low rate can help you save money in interest charges. The Fed has already raised interest rates twice this year, and more hikes are expected. This means the cost of borrowing money is likely to go up — so applying for a low-interest loan now could
We got our first glimpse at Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 on Sunday, with a trailer showing the further adventures of genetically enhanced clone troopers. The trailer for the Disney Plus show dropped during a panel discussion at the Star Wars Celebration Anaheim event. Season 2 of the CGI animated series kicks off on Disney’s
Whether you have a Galaxy S22 Ultra or Galaxy A53 5G, you don’t have to worry about your new Samsung phone feeling outdated anytime soon. For older smartphones, however, you may notice things not working the same, if you haven’t kept up with the latest software updates. However, Samsung has committed to offering four generations of
From phones to earbuds to smart watches, Apple devices consistently score top marks in our reviews, frequently claiming the top spot in our best device lists. Sleek and simple with consistently impressive performance, Apple devices really only have one major drawback: They’re pricey. Apple almost never drops its prices, which can make finding its products
On the Chain Reaction podcast this week, Lux Capital’s newest investor, Grace Isford, joined us to talk about the opaque but crucial world of web3 infrastructure. At Lux, Isford invests in the companies working behind the scenes to make sure crypto exchanges are secure and reliable enough to avoid being hacked. Before joining Lux this February,
If you have high credit card debt or need to secure financing, a personal loan can help. But if you have a low credit score, you may feel like you don’t have many choices. Although it can be more challenging to get approved for a personal loan with a low credit score or limited credit history, there are
Allowing moisture to build up in your home’s bathroom, laundry room or basement can lead to mold and mildew, and have disastrous long-term effects for both you and your house. Fortunately, a dehumidifier is a simple and cost-effective solution, and right now you can grab one at a discount. Today only, you can pick up
Are you considering a career change? If so, Apple can help you if you want to pursue jobs in IT. The tech giant has introduced two professional training and certification programs to teach IT workers, or anyone who wants to start a career in IT, how to deploy, manage and support iPhones, Macs and other
As expected, the Broadcom-VMware deal is a go. The chip giant intends to snap up the virtualization software company for $61 billion in cash and stock, along with taking on $8 billion in VMware debt. It’s not an inexpensive transaction, but thanks to a “go-shop” provision that gives VMware 40 days to “solicit, receive, evaluate
Life is shaping up to get “cosmic” for Kamala Khan, a Muslim American high school student from Jersey City. Khan (aka Ms. Marvel) is making her Disney Plus series debut on June 8 and will be portrayed by TV newcomer Iman Vellani. According to Marvel, Khan is a Captain Marvel mega-fan who eventually gains superpowers
Not only is your car probably one of the most expensive things you own, but a breakdown can throw a major wrench in your regular routines and lead to some serious headaches. That’s why it’s worth investing in some tools and equipment that can keep your car in good condition, and help you get back
If you’re still slapping a dusty alarm clock with a brass bell on top, you should know that alarm clocks have gotten much smarter, just like everything else. Lenovo makes a series of smart clocks like the Smart Clock 2 and the original Lenovo Smart Clock. A few years ago, the brand released a simpler version of
Welcome to The Interchange, a take on this week’s fintech news and trends. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. We’ve all been keeping up with the recent drama of Stripe vs. Plaid. Rather than rehash all that here, I’ll point you to some of our recent articles on the topic and just summarize:
Welcome to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. Cannabis, sex tech and psychedelics are often lumped together under the “vice” category — a characterization that prevents many VCs from investing in these
It’s officially Memorial Day Weekend. Time to get the grill going, throw some drinks in the cooler, and saddle up for some hot deals. We’ve been covering sales and discounts for Memorial Day all week, and we’ve got some fresh ones for your Saturday. First off, Apple’s latest iPad Air with expanded 256GB storage is
‘The industry is going to contract differently’ Rebecca Bellan 8 hours Dan Lewis, co-founder and CEO of digital freight company Convoy, didn’t start his company because he had a deep and abiding passion for trucking. At least, not at first. The executive has a background in strategy and management consulting that progressed into a career
What’s happening Elden Ring is a masterpiece that’s wildly popular, topping sales charts for PCs, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox X|S. Why it matters Players are devoting a huge amount time playing the game, and finding little reason to play anything else. It’s been more than two months since I saw the end credits
Sequoia takes things seriously. The storied venture firm is known to react to macroeconomic events with grand memos aimed at portfolio companies and sometimes the entrepreneurship scene at large. Most recently, Sequoia created a 52-slide deck, first reported by The Information, titled “Adapting to Endure.” The document reads like a follow-up course to its infamously ill-timed
Hey everyone, and welcome back to Chain Reaction. Last week, we talked about the rough road ahead for Coinbase. This week, we’re talking a bit about Andreessen Horowitz’s multibillion-dollar bet on web3’s continued viability. Read on to check out the latest episode of the Chain Reaction podcast as well. To get this in your inbox
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In the short teaser (above) announcing the game’s 2023 release window and title, we see Cal speaking to what appears to be a Pau’an man who also appears to be holding Kestis’ lightsaber from the previous game in a case. We also see the Jedi and his adorable droid looking at a bacta tank that
Advertisement The character bio for Batgirl on the Gotham Knights website discusses Barbara Gordon’s history as both Batgirl and the Oracle. The Oracle was Gordon’s tech-genius alter ego who offered invaluable support to Batman after a confrontation with the Joker, depicted in The Killing Joke, left her paralyzed. The reason WB Games Montreal faced criticism
Mario Strikers: Battle League is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch next month, but Switch Online members will have a chance to try the arcade soccer game a little early. Nintendo is hosting a “First Kick” multiplayer demo for Mario Strikers: Battle League next weekend, letting players sample online matches with friends and other, random
Google’s latest Chromebook update adds a feature that tells you if your USB-C cable has limited functionality, the company announced Friday. USB-C cables can have widely varying capabilities, offering things like different charging and data transfer speeds on a cable-by-cable basis, so this new Chromebook feature seems like it could be a useful tool to
Eric Landau Contributor Before Eric Landau co-founded Encord, he spent nearly a decade at DRW, where he was lead quantitative researcher on a global equity delta one desk and put thousands of models into production. He holds an S.M. in Applied Physics from Harvard University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Physics
When I first booted Warped Kart Racers I was shocked by what I saw. All these characters and shows interacting with each other in a Mario Kart wannabe is very odd, cursed even. But just a bit of play revealed Warped to be a fun and well-made mobile kart racer. Like many of these games,
The cannabis industry is doing very well in the United States: more than 75% of the population lives in a state where access is permitted, and the legal market is expected to generate $33 billion this year. A black market still eats into the industry’s bottom line, however, and a patchwork of state regulations artificially
Want to bring inflation to heel? There’s no single, simple fix, of course, or we would have done it already. But a good place to start would be weaning the economy off gasoline and diesel. Prices for fossil fuels are through the roof. Gas prices are up over 75% since last year, and diesel is
Bacterial secretions might dye your future wardrobe, and that’d be an improvement. That’s because textiles usually get their hues from toxic chemicals, and the resulting wastewater—laden with dyes, acids and formaldehyde—destroys rivers, such as those surrounding Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. Wastewater treatment, when it happens, is just one of the energy-intensive (read: carbon-spewing)