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BYD’s new EV lures in buyers with 5-min charging, low prices

BYD’s new EV lures in buyers with 5-min charging, low prices

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BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. BYD launches the Song Ultra EV with Flash Charging Since opening pre-orders for the Song Ultra EV on March 6, BYD said the new electric SUV has secured 21,586 reservations in just 20 days. BYD officially launched the Song Ultra EV in China on Thursday, March 26, starting at 151,900 yuan ($22,000). That’s far lower than the expected 220,000 yuan ($31,900) starting price, and the 155,000 yuan ($22,500) pre-sale price. It’s available in four trims with prices ranging up to 179,900 yuan ($26,000). All variants will be powered by BYD’s new Blade Battery 2.0, with two battery pack options: 68.4 kWh and 82.7 kWh, providing CLTC ranges of 605 km and 710 km. Advertisement – scroll for more content With BYD’s Flash Charging tech, the Song Ultra EV can charge from 10% to 70% in …

M5 MacBook Air vs. M5 MacBook Pro Buyer’s Guide

M5 MacBook Air vs. M5 MacBook Pro Buyer’s Guide

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Both the MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro now feature the M5 chip, so how do the latest models compare? While the 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ starts at $1,099 and the 15-inch model at $1,299, moving to the 14-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ requires spending at least $300 more. For some buyers, the extra cost is unnecessary; for others, the Pro’s ability to sustain performance, along with its more advanced display and expanded I/O, meaningfully change the experience in ways the Air cannot match even with higher configurations. With the introduction of the MacBook Neo as a new entry-level option, the Mac lineup now spans three distinct tiers. As a result, the ‌MacBook Air‌ no longer represents the default choice for most buyers, but instead occupies a middle position between affordability and performance. If you’ve already ruled out the ‌MacBook Neo‌, this guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of Apple’s other two popular laptops is best for you. The key differences are as follows: ‌MacBook Air‌ ‌MacBook Pro‌ 13.6- or 15.3-inch display 14.2-inch …

Prolonged Iran crisis to push buyers to non-Mideast supply, JERA executive says

Prolonged Iran crisis to push buyers to non-Mideast supply, JERA executive says

Published by Sam Flores

TOKYO, March 19 : A prolonged U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could push buyers to non-Middle East suppliers such as the U.S. and Canada, said a senior executive at Japan’s biggest power generator JERA, as the conflict spreads to energy infrastructure across the region. “With 90 million metric tons from the Middle East absent from the global LNG market, the longer this persists, the greater the impact,” Senior Managing Executive Officer Ryosuke Tsugaru said in an interview on Wednesday. Later on Wednesday, Qatar, the world’s second-largest LNG exporter, said Iranian missiles had hit Ras Laffan, the site of its core LNG processing operations, causing “extensive damage”. JERA on Thursday declined to comment on the attack. As the conflict continues, spot prices are likely to surge and volatility increase, while the crisis underscores regional risk and could spur sourcing or investment in projects elsewhere, Tsugaru said in the Wednesday interview. Japan’s biggest LNG buyer handles roughly 35 million tons of the super-chilled fuel annually, of which around 27 million tons is used domestically. About 5 per cent …

AirPods Max 1 vs. AirPods Max 2 Buyer’s Guide: 25+ Differences Compared

AirPods Max 1 vs. AirPods Max 2 Buyer’s Guide: 25+ Differences Compared

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Apple has now announced the AirPods Max 2, bringing the first major hardware upgrade to Apple’s over-ear headphones since their debut. So how does the new model compare with both earlier versions of ‌AirPods Max‌? In late 2020, Apple announced the AirPods Max, a whole new AirPods variant with an over-ear design. In September 2024, the company refreshed the AirPods Max’s selection of color options and swapped the Lightning port for USB-C, enabling 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio over a wired connection. Now, with the arrival of the ‌AirPods Max 2‌, Apple has introduced a far more substantial upgrade than the 2024 refresh. The new model adds the H2 chip, more powerful Active Noise Cancellation, improved Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio features such as Conversation Awareness and Personalized Volume, updated Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with reduced latency, and enhancements to Spatial Audio and sound quality. Following the announcement, the full range of differences between the original Lightning model, the USB-C refresh, and ‌AirPods Max 2‌ are outlined below: AirPods Max(2020, Lightning) AirPods Max(2024, USB-C) ‌AirPods Max 2‌(2026) …

iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer’s Guide: Which Low-Cost iPhone Should You Choose?

iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer’s Guide: Which Low-Cost iPhone Should You Choose?

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The iPhone 17e just joined the iPhone lineup. Apple continues to sell the iPhone 16 as an alternative low-cost option, and while the two devices share many core features, there are still more than 25 differences between them to be aware of. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, Apple discontinued the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and reduced the price of the ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus by $100. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ now represent the two least expensive iPhone models available directly from Apple, with just $100 between them. To justify this price gap, the ‌iPhone 17e‌ misses out on features such as the Dynamic Island, an Ultra Wide camera, and several newer connectivity technologies. However, it still offers strong performance thanks to the newer A19 chip, the same main rear camera, and long battery life. Here’s everything that’s different: ‌iPhone 17e‌ (2026) ‌iPhone 16‌ and ‌iPhone 16‌ Plus (2024) “Notch” ‌Dynamic Island‌ 6.1-inch display 6.1- or 6.7-inch display 800 nits max brightness (typical) …

M3 vs. M4 iPad Air Buyer’s Guide: All Differences Compared

M3 vs. M4 iPad Air Buyer’s Guide: All Differences Compared

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Apple’s latest iPad Air is a minor upgrade over last year’s model, but there are still some changes worth noting beyond a new chip. The eighth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ builds on the foundation of last year’s model with a series of specific upgrades focused on performance, memory, and connectivity. While the overall design and experience remains the same, the newer model introduces Apple’s M4 chip, additional unified memory, Apple-designed wireless hardware, and support for newer connectivity standards. Here’s everything that differs between the 2025 and 2026 ‌iPad Air‌ models: ‌iPad Air‌ (seventh-generation, 2025) ‌iPad Air‌ (eighth-generation, 2026) M3 chip M4 chip 8GB unified memory 12GB unified memory Broadcom wireless chip Apple N1 wireless chip Wi-Fi 6E connectivity Wi-Fi 7 connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Bluetooth 6 connectivity Qualcomm SDX70M 5G modem Apple C1X modem The largest change between the two models is the transition from Apple’s M3 chip to the newer M4 chip. Beyond modest CPU performance gains, the M4 introduces architectural improvements that increase transistor count, boost machine learning performance, improve memory bandwidth, and enhance efficiency …

Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers

Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers

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Cyberbeast / Source: Tesla.com Tesla has quietly reversed a key change to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer program, switching the deadline back from “order by March 31” to “delivery by March 31.” The move effectively kills the transfer path for thousands of Cybertruck AWD buyers. The reversal, which happened overnight on February 27-28 with no public announcement, is the latest chapter in the long and frustrating saga of Tesla’s “one-time” FSD transfer program, a program that has been ended and revived so many times that it has become a running joke. What changed On January 20, Tesla updated its FSD transfer program to require customers to simply place an order by March 31, 2026, to qualify for a transfer. That was a relaxation of the original terms, which required taking delivery by that date. We reported on this change at the time, noting that Tesla was once again using the “one-time” transfer as a demand lever. The January change made sense for a specific reason: Tesla had just launched the Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD at …

Bad news for Meghan fans as majority of buyers ‘leave empty-handed’ | Royal | News

Bad news for Meghan fans as majority of buyers ‘leave empty-handed’ | Royal | News

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A majority of Meghan Markle fans have reportedly been left disappointed as they are unable to buy As Ever products under the brand’s current shipping policy. According to SimilarWeb data, the amount of visits arriving onto the website was increasing but the issue was the fact that the brand still currently only ships to places across the US. The data showed that the website attracted 196,831 visits in October, rising to 268,200 by January – an increase of more than 71,000 visitors. The website showed a month-by-month increase, with December attracting 245,982 visits. According to Newsweek, Meghan’s brand – which officially launched in April 2025 – has faced a problem with its geographical reach. It shared that approximately two-thirds of As Ever’s visitors originate from countries outside the United States. Meghan, 44, has previously expressed her desire to make her brand accessible to people outside of America. She told the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast in June 2025: “Compliance is different globally when we get into that market, which we will.” Emma then asked her, …

Narcissism and the rising appeal of sex robots made in the buyer’s image

Narcissism and the rising appeal of sex robots made in the buyer’s image

Published by José Betancourt

A recent study published in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services reveals that individuals with high levels of narcissism and a sexual attraction to themselves are highly motivated to purchase robotic companions designed in their own exact likeness. The research demonstrates that this desire is driven by a strong psychological sense of ownership. These results highlight growing ethical and psychological concerns as artificial intelligence makes hyper-personalized consumer products a reality. The emergence of self-replicated sex robots represents an extreme example of a much larger trend in the consumer technology sector. Artificial intelligence and advanced three-dimensional scanning are making it possible to create highly customized digital and physical avatars. The boundary between the person buying a product and the product itself is slowly disappearing across multiple industries. These innovations are surfacing in everyday consumer environments, ranging from personalized gaming characters to virtual wellness assistants. Such developments signal a cultural shift in which people routinely interact with digitized versions of their own likeness. Understanding the psychological motivations behind these interactions is becoming a pressing issue for …

Tesla launches Model Y 7-seater in Europe for +€2,500 — but the Model YL is what buyers want

Tesla launches Model Y 7-seater in Europe for +€2,500 — but the Model YL is what buyers want

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Tesla has launched the seven-seat option for the Model Y Juniper in Europe, adding a €2,500 third-row option to the Long Range All-Wheel Drive configuration. Deliveries are expected to begin in April. The problem is that no one was really asking for this. The Model Y’s third row remains comically small, and with the stretched Model YL, which has an actual usable third row, in China, the timing of this launch is questionable at best. A third row only a child can use The seven-seat Model Y is now available to order across European markets including Germany, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. The option bumps the price of the Premium Long Range AWD from €52,990 to €55,490. Tesla says the configuration retains 381 liters of cargo space behind the third row — enough for two carry-on suitcases. Fold those rear seats down, and you get 894 liters, on par with the standard five-seat version. Advertisement – scroll for more content But the issue has always been the third row itself. This is the same Model …