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Slate's Budget EV Truck Lets You Pay for What You Want
automotive13 days ago

Slate's Budget EV Truck Lets You Pay for What You Want

Slate’s $25k base EV pickup follows a modular, pay-as-you-go approach, letting buyers choose from a long list of accessories—everything from small cosmetic upgrades to a full SUV kit. While the pricing transparency and customization are appealing, adding options can push the final cost well beyond the base, with an example build nearing $41k. It asks whether buyers value a DIY, configurable truck over a preassembled package and whether the model’s flexibility will pay off in the market.

Pocket 4P vs Luna Ultra: A Clash of Reliability and Creative Freedom
technology23 days ago

Pocket 4P vs Luna Ultra: A Clash of Reliability and Creative Freedom

The DJI Pocket 4P focuses on professional reliability with a 1-inch sensor, 17-stop dynamic range, 4K/240fps, 60mm tele, 103 GB internal storage, and seamless DJI ecosystem integration. The Insta360 Luna Ultra emphasizes creativity through a modular design, detachable screen, wireless microphone, head tracking, and Leica optics. Overall, the Pocket 4P suits creators who prioritize consistency and workflows, while the Luna Ultra appeals to those who want adaptability and experimentation, highlighting a broader market divide between reliability and innovation in pocket cameras.

Framework Laptop Pro 13 hands-on: a modular upgrade that finally feels premium
technology2 months ago

Framework Laptop Pro 13 hands-on: a modular upgrade that finally feels premium

Hands-on coverage highlights Framework’s complete redesign in the Laptop Pro 13: it keeps the modular, repairable chassis but adds a 13.5-inch touch display (2880x1920) with a 30-120 Hz refresh range, and easier replaceable parts for RAM, storage, and more. The result is a premium-feeling laptop aimed at power users and developers, with upgradeability and repairability as its core selling points, while keeping a similar look to the original, but with a noticeably improved display and build.

Framework Laptop 16 Upgrades Finish the Look, Trim Price, and Unleash OCuLink PCIe
technology2 months ago

Framework Laptop 16 Upgrades Finish the Look, Trim Price, and Unleash OCuLink PCIe

Framework’s Laptop 16 gets cosmetic refinements (a translucent bezel option and a new one-piece keyboard plus haptic trackpad) to look more finished, plus a cheaper CPU option (Ryzen AI 5 340) that drops starting prices to $1,599 for pre-built or $1,249 for a DIY kit. The big new feature is the OCuLink Dev Kit, which exposes up to eight PCIe 4.0 lanes for external GPUs and other accessories via dedicated adapters, replacing the laptop’s current GPU/Expansion Bay shell. Pricing for the Dev Kit components isn’t announced yet, and shipping is planned for later this year.

Honda's Base Station: a lightweight, modular camper for compact tow cars
technology5 months ago

Honda's Base Station: a lightweight, modular camper for compact tow cars

Honda reveals the Base Station, a prototype modular, lightweight camper trailer designed to be towed by compact crossovers and EVs (like the CR-V or Prologue). It features a pop-up seven-foot space, a queen bed with an optional bunk bed, external shower and kitchen, air conditioning, lithium battery, inverter, solar panels, and outlets for off-grid or campsite power. Pricing and production timelines remain undecided, though Honda says it would be competitively priced in the towable segment and could potentially be under $20,000 for a base model; production would depend on market reception and will be clarified in future announcements.

Honda Debuts Base Station Prototype: A Lightweight, Modular Towable Camper for Everyday Adventures
technology5 months ago

Honda Debuts Base Station Prototype: A Lightweight, Modular Towable Camper for Everyday Adventures

Honda today unveiled the Base Station Prototype, a lightweight, modular towable travel trailer designed to be towed by compact SUVs and fit in a standard garage. It offers seven feet of standing space when raised, a queen bed with an optional bunk, removable side windows, ambient lighting, and modular accessories such as an external kitchen and shower. Powered by lithium batteries with solar panels, it can operate off-grid or be connected to campsite power or a Honda generator. Built on Honda’s Man Maximum/Machine Minimum philosophy, it aims to democratize camping and expand Honda’s adventure-ready lineup. Prototype; not a final product.

Top CES 2026 Laptops and Trends to Watch
technology6 months ago

Top CES 2026 Laptops and Trends to Watch

At CES 2026, laptop manufacturers showcased a trend towards modular, repairable designs with new processors from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm, emphasizing sustainability and serviceability, alongside innovative models like Lenovo's Space Frame X1 Carbon and HP's portable EliteBoard G1a, highlighting a shift back to user-friendly, upgradeable laptops.

Sony's PS6 to Feature Modular Design and Portable Options
technology10 months ago

Sony's PS6 to Feature Modular Design and Portable Options

The upcoming PlayStation 6 may feature a modular design with an optional detachable disc drive, allowing consumers to choose between a traditional or digital-only version, which could help Sony reduce costs and adapt to market uncertainties. This approach mirrors recent trends in the PlayStation 5 lineup and reflects ongoing hardware cost increases and market challenges.

Advances in Quantum Computing: Building, Scaling, and Fault Tolerance
technology10 months ago

Advances in Quantum Computing: Building, Scaling, and Fault Tolerance

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a modular superconducting quantum processor that can be assembled like LEGO blocks, achieving near-perfect qubit performance (~99% fidelity) and demonstrating a promising approach for scalable, reconfigurable quantum computers. This modular architecture offers advantages over traditional monolithic designs, including better scalability, easier hardware upgrades, and increased resilience, paving the way for future quantum networks.