Every year, about 37 young children tragically die from heat-related incidents in cars. Some parents are placing the blame on car manufacturers.
Bad news for car lovers! These models will get the ax in 2024
I collect cars, anything from classics to supercars. But my favorite is my 2012 MB SLS with the gull-wing doors. Well, I also love my 1946 Chevy Pickup and 1964 ½ Mustang … I love them all!
In 2022, most manufacturers cut at least one model that wasn’t bringing in cash. As more factory space goes into electric vehicles (EVs), it’s no wonder. Say so long to these cars. If you have one, you might want to keep it.
- Dodge Challenger & Charger: Except to see both back as EVs. The Charger EV will get up to 670 horsepower with all the upgrades. (For comparison, the Tesla Model S Plaid is 1,020 horsepower.)
- Chrysler 300: Chrysler’s EV isn’t coming till 2025 at the earliest. Looks like they’re going to have some free time.
- Ford Edge: The factory that makes these is going EV for the 2025 model year.
- Chevrolet Bolt EV: The $26,000 model (cheap by EV standards) uses old standards. Equinox is replacing it.
- Audi R8: Audi is retiring its flagship car after 15 years, and there’s no EVF replacement on the horizon.
- Kia Stinger: The $40,000 sedan just wasn’t popular enough.
- Maserati Ghibli: Another performance car being ushered out by an EV replacement in 2025.
- Mazda MX-30: An EV needs enough range to make it worth it, and this one only goes 100 miles between charges. Not enough for $34,000.
- Mercedes-Benz CLS: Lots of changes at Mercedes, with gas cars getting the boot.
- Nissan Maxima: No solid details yet, but I’d be shocked if there wasn’t an EV coming in its place.
- Audi TT: Go figure, small sports cars just aren’t that popular anymore.
Don't get fooled into buying a useless Chromebook
When you think of expired items, your mind likely wanders to things like food, beauty and household products. However, computers can go bad, too … especially Google’s Chromebooks, and they’re not passing the sniff test.
How many 8.5-by-11-inch pages could you print using only one standard black ink cartridge on the lowest print quality setting, with 350 words per page, all in 12-point Times New Roman? Is it … A.) 100, B.) 300, C.) 600 or D.) 1,100 pages?
The real reason TVs are so cheap: No more privacy
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a big-screen TV, you couldn’t be around at a better time. That’s because TVs are much cheaper today than just 10 years ago. Sadly, the luxury comes at a steep cost — especially if you value privacy.
Remember that bulky old TV you had in the '90s? You might be owed money
Most TVs in the ’90s and early ’00s used Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT), which gave them a prominent bulge at the back. But it wasn’t just TVs, as many computer monitors used the same technology. This technology is back in the news for all the wrong reasons.
Don’t lose important messages: How to save your voicemails
Life is short, and there’s more than ever to think about when it comes to the end of life. Tap or click for steps to decide who gets access to your accounts when you’re gone.
If you’ve lost someone, you know how comforting pictures and videos can be. Being able to read old text conversations is special, too. Tap or click for the best way to save your texts.
Check if you have a faulty airbag - And earn $50 to get it replaced
When a product is defective, manufacturers often issue a recall. This could be voluntary or government-mandated. The issues can be minor or downright dangerous and affect a few thousand or millions of units.
Recalls are common in the automotive industry. With so many vehicles leaving assembly lines worldwide, there are bound to be issues. Volkswagen issued a recall this year for 250,000 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs due to the potential for their brakes to engage unexpectedly. Tap or click here for our report.
Want to know where a product was manufactured? Check this site
During the pandemic, virtual travel gained traction when flights were restricted, and countries implemented quarantine or outright bans to travelers. You can go online and take virtual tours around the world without leaving your home.
Recall alert: Urgent warning issued for insulin users
Manufacturers are responsible for the products they release to the public. Defects can lead to recalls, which could be voluntary or mandated by governing bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
True or false: Apple and Google slow down older phones when a new model is released
Smartphones are responsible for our expectation of instant gratification. Whether you are or what you’re doing, you can whip out your phone and look up anything. Use Google to back up your argument with your spouse. Check out Yelp reviews to find the best sandwich in town. Place an online order for that trinket you saw in a store window and get it at a lower price.
Millions of smart devices are vulnerable to hackers! 6 ways to protect yourself
When you think about the risks of hacking, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it that your computer could be taken over by some unnamed cybercriminals?
Actually, anything connected to a network is also at risk of being hacked, including the fitness tracker on your wrist and your smart home devices. Tap or click here to find out which internet-of-things devices are at high risk of cyberattacks.
Check this list! Android phones Google says are in danger of being hacked
There are so many different Android manufacturers it’s hard to keep track of them all. Some smartphones even have custom versions of the Android operating system — like Samsung’s Galaxy series. This makes it tough for Google to make consistent updates that fit every device.
Critical flaw puts billions of smartphones at risk of attack – What you need to know
Device security flaws can be a major pain in the neck for both consumers and manufacturers. If one device is affected, thousands of others are also in danger. That’s why it’s in the best interest of device-makers to push out patches and updates as often as possible.
Blast from the past! BlackBerry, the OG smartphone, is back
To say that smartphones have changed over the past decade would be an understatement. Starting in 2007, we went from clunky, button-filled flip phones to sleek, featureless rectangles that respond to our touch in a matter of only a few years. And now…we’re still using the rectangles mostly — but they sure can shoot a good photo.
Scary bug leaves nearly half of all smartphones exposed to hackers
Hackers are constantly on the lookout for new ways to break into your favorite devices. And usually, we’re pretty good about keeping them out. But sometimes, small flaws in hardware or codes can lead to security issues that can be easily exploited.
PC vs. Mac: 10 of the biggest differences explained
Mac vs. Windows: the debate that’s raged since the 1980s. Whole commercial campaigns were put together around this very concept, claiming one was better than the other.
But what are the true, bias-free differences between Mac computers and Windows ones? Tap or click here to hear Kim’s take on Macs getting more attacks than Windows PCs.
Trick to getting a good deal on the right TV
With the volume of televisions available today, it’s no wonder consumers are confused over what’s a good deal and what isn’t. As retailers pushed mountains of sets throughout the holidays, you would think the best TV buys departed with the seasonal decorations.