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Not All Plug-In Hybrids Feel Luxurious: These 4 SUVs (And One Wagon) Do
Not All Plug-In Hybrids Feel Luxurious: These 4 SUVs (And One Wagon) Do
Plug-in hybrids aren't just about saving gas. These four PHEV SUVs - and a PHEV wagon wildcard - all use gas and electrification for luxury and performance.

The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Might Be The Smartest Buy In The Lineup
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Might Be The Smartest Buy In The Lineup
The family crossover segment is a fiercely competitive one, but Hyundai's affordable hybrid makes a strong argument.

Samsung Just Dropped The Z Fold 8 And Z Flip 8, But Those Aren't The Only New Devices
Samsung Just Dropped The Z Fold 8 And Z Flip 8, But Those Aren't The Only New Devices
Samsung has dropped the first official details for its next set of foldable devices from the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lines. Here's what you can expect.

Kia's 2027 Seltos Looks And Drives Like A Mini Telluride, But There's A Tough Trim Decision
Kia's 2027 Seltos Looks And Drives Like A Mini Telluride, But There's A Tough Trim Decision
The 2027 Seltos has more space, looks great, and drives okay, but you may still want to wait before buying one.

Insta360 Luna Ultra Vs DJI Osmo Pocket 4: Which Brings The Best Footage For Your Buck?
Insta360 Luna Ultra Vs DJI Osmo Pocket 4: Which Brings The Best Footage For Your Buck?
If you're looking to get the most for your dollar while you search for the best action camera with a built-in gimbal, the buck stops here.

Should You Buy Subaru's Trailseeker Or Toyota's bZ Woodland? It's Complicated
Should You Buy Subaru's Trailseeker Or Toyota's bZ Woodland? It's Complicated
The Trailseeker may wear Subaru's badge, but there's plenty of Toyota engineering behind it. Does that make this EV a non-starter?

'Real-Life Transformers': China Shows Off Rapidly-Deploying Pontoon Bridge Tech
'Real-Life Transformers': China Shows Off Rapidly-Deploying Pontoon Bridge Tech
A Chinese-developed portable pontoon bridge is helping get rescue equipment to heavily flooded areas quickly, saving multiple lives in the process.

The 8 Winners and 4 Losers of San Diego Comic-Con 2026
The 8 Winners and 4 Losers of San Diego Comic-Con 2026

io9 picks the best and worst from this year’s massive pop culture gathering. [...]

When You Share Claude Chats, You Might Be Sharing Them With Everyone
When You Share Claude Chats, You Might Be Sharing Them With Everyone

Not the open source anyone was asking for. [...]

The New ‘Onslaught’ Trailer Introduces Its Psychotic Supersoldiers
The New ‘Onslaught’ Trailer Introduces Its Psychotic Supersoldiers

Adam Wingard directs Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Alex Pereira, and more in the sci-fi action thriller coming September 4. [...]

AI Found a New Way to Ruin Memes: Selling Them to Advertisers
AI Found a New Way to Ruin Memes: Selling Them to Advertisers

The creator of the 'Running Away Balloon' meme is suing a company for offering the copyrighted comic as a template for advertisements. [...]

Yes, That Was Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool on the Floor at Comic-Con
Yes, That Was Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool on the Floor at Comic-Con

The A-list actor dressed as his infamous superhero and walked around before his big Hall H reveal. [...]

Samsung’s TriFold Phone Might Not Be Dead After All
Samsung’s TriFold Phone Might Not Be Dead After All

After a limited run, the $3,000 Galaxy Z TriFold could return in 2027. [...]

Rampant Northwestern Wildfires Will Blanket the US With More Smoke Today
Rampant Northwestern Wildfires Will Blanket the US With More Smoke Today

Smoke from than 1.5 million acres burning in Oregon and Washington will reach as far Florida. [...]

CES 2025 BEST GADGETS

Xpeng Aeroht eVOTL Flying Car
Xpeng Aeroht eVOTL Flying Car
Halliday AI Proactive Glasses
Halliday AI Proactive Glasses
AI Laundry Robot
AI Laundry Robot
BMW IDrive
BMW IDrive
BYD Yangwang U9 Super Car Mobility Innovation
BYD Yangwang U9 Super Car Mobility Innovation
Honda O Saloon Autonomous
Honda O Saloon Autonomous
Smart Health Monitor Omnia
Smart Health Monitor Omnia
roborock Saros Z70
roborock Saros Z70
Nvidia Project Digit
Nvidia Project Digit

CES 2024 BEST GADGETS

BMW Remote Controlled Car
BMW Remote Controlled Car
Brelyon Ultra Reality Display
Brelyon Ultra Reality Display
Honda 0 Series EV
Honda 0 Series EV
Horwin Senmenti Electric Motor Vehicle
Horwin Senmenti Electric Motor Vehicle
LG Signature OLED Transparent
LG Signature OLED Transparent
Nimo PC
Nimo PC
Pebble Flow Electric Car-Focused Camper Trailer
Pebble Flow Electric Car-Focused Camper Trailer
Rabbit R1 AI Voice Assistant
Rabbit R1 AI Voice Assistant
Xreal Air 2 Ultra
Xreal Air 2 Ultra

CES 2023 BEST GADGETS

BMW I VISION DEE
BMW I VISION DEE
Cake Aik Electric Bike
Cake Aik Electric Bike
RAM Revolution 1500 Electric Truck
RAM Revolution 1500 Electric Truck
Sony Afeela Next Generation Electric Car
Sony Afeela Next Generation Electric Car
SONY PLAYSTATION PROJECT LEONARDO
SONY PLAYSTATION PROJECT LEONARDO

CES 2022 BEST GADGETS

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold
BMW iX Flow
BMW iX Flow
Masonite Smart Door
Masonite Smart Door
Samsung Eco Remote
Samsung Eco Remote
Skydio 2 Drone
Skydio 2 Drone
Smart Multi-Color A19 Bulb with Health Monitoring Radar
Smart Multi-Color A19 Bulb with Health Monitoring Radar
MMercedes Vision EQXX EV
MMercedes Vision EQXX EV