Skoda, the Czech automotive brand under the Volkswagen Group, announced its decision to withdraw from the Chinese market by mid-2026. The move comes as the automaker has struggled to keep pace with China’s rapid transition towards electric vehicles and faces intense competition from a burgeoning array of local brands. Before this decision, last year, the

Oakland –  Victims are speaking out after being bilked by a man who secretly stole thousands of dollars via their Venmo apps as they walked near Oakland’s Lake Merritt. “It felt very violating just to have that happen to me. I mean, I love walking the lake, and I heard there’s various crime issues et

SEOUL, Korea – March 26, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the official launch of Samsung Browser for Windows, extending its popular mobile browser experience to PC with seamless cross-device continuity and new agentic AI capabilities designed to make the browsing experience easier and more intuitive. Browse Seamlessly From Mobile to PC Samsung

“Mom, look!” That’s my cue. I know what I am supposed to do when I hear my child asking for my attention. An attuned parent directs their attention, or at the very least responds to their child if they are unable to look. But I can’t seem to take my eyes off the delicious-looking recipe

Meta is laying off more employees. Of the hundreds of cuts made on Wednesday, the Reality Labs division is one of the prime recipients. The layoffs come a day after news broke that Meta executives (sans Mark Zuckerberg) could be set for windfalls of up to $2.7 billion each under new pay packages. Today’s cuts

Low-quality, mass-produced AI songs have been flooding music streaming platforms like Spotify for a couple of years now. This is annoying, but relatively easy for fans to avoid. However, it leads to real problems for artists. There’s so much slop coming in that some gets falsely attributed to actual musicians on these platforms. This messes

Apple today announced the “biggest update since its launch” for the Analytics platform inside App Store Connect. Apple touts that there are more than 100 new metrics, new cohort capabilities, new reports for subscriptions and benchmarks, and more. In a post on its developer website, Apple outlines the upgrades: More than 100 new metrics. Now

Samsung has announced its latest mid-range phones in the form of the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. Coming in the wake of the later-than-expected Galaxy S26 models, I got my hands on the Galaxy A57 ahead of launch. With many people feeling the squeeze on their personal finances, one of these models could be the

Photo-Illustration: Curbed; Photos: Metropolitan Transit Authority By this afternoon, the main MTA app on your phone will likely have updated, and not a moment too soon. Launched in 2024 and built by an outside contractor, the old app — and I refer here to the principal one, simply called MTA, that’s used for way finding

The electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market is a critical pillar supporting the global transition toward sustainable transportation. EV charging infrastructure refers to the network of charging stations and related systems that supply electricity to electric vehicles, including residential chargers, commercial charging stations, and public fast-charging networks. As governments and industries accelerate efforts to reduce

Long before it was ever announced, I was enthusiastic about the iPhone Air — a phone I thought would recapture the essence of a forward-thinking device. Six months later, though, my sentiments are a mixed bag. In that span, I’ve used the iPhone Air to discover if it has what it takes to be the

Xpeng will equip its lowest-priced model with its in-house developed Turing AI chip for the first time, supporting all-scenario assisted driving capabilities. The strategy reflects Xpeng’s attempt to improve its profit margins and appeal through tiered hardware and software options. (A screenshot from a video by Xpeng shows the updated Mona M03.) Xpeng previewed its

Tech giant Xiaomi already reset the game when it introduced the Taycan-like SU7 in 2024. But it’s not resting on its laurels. The Xiaomi SU7 just received its first facelift. It was introduced to the Chinese market in 2024. The update includes a stronger structure, better efficiency and range, a quieter interior, and pull-up style

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Apple is expected to release two all-new iPhone apps this year, including an Apple Business app and a Siri app with chatbot-like functionality. With the Apple Business app, employees at businesses using the new Apple Business platform will be able to install apps for work, view contact information for colleagues, and request support. Apple Business

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor explores eight essential Google Gemini prompts that transform Android phones into productivity powerhouses through AI-powered customization and management features. Gemini enables users to create custom wallpapers, ringtones, and profile images while managing battery life, Do Not Disturb settings, and daily reminders effortlessly. The AI assistant

NEWARK, Del., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to a latest market analysis by Future Market Insights, the global EV battery passport market is witnessing rapid acceleration, driven by tightening cross-border compliance mandates and rising demand for transparent, traceable battery supply chains. The market, valued at USD 0.4 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is expected to launch April 20th with a groundbreaking 50Mp telephoto camera featuring 10x optical zoom. The integrated Hasselblad telephoto lens aims to surpass previous zoom phones by delivering superior detail and authentic color reproduction for distant scenes. Global