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Christian de Looper / Digital Trends Carmakers are in the process of reinventing the wheel. While some companies are simply slapping an electric powertrain in an existing chassis and calling it a day, the majority of companies are taking the transition to electrified as an opportunity to redesign their lineups completely — both outside and in. Just look at the EV6, a car that would be impossible to imagine in Kia’s lineup just five years ago. But while the fresh and new exterior designs are fun to look at, it’s the…

Last Updated: March 01, 2024, 08:50 ISTRoyal Enfield's Explorer V4 Riding Jacket Redefines Safety and Swagger for Riders. The Explorer V4 Riding Jacket is designed with riders in mind, whether you're cruising in the city or going on an adventure tour. Royal Enfield, a top player in mid-size motorcycle (250-750cc) segment, unveiled the Explorer V4 Riding Jacket today, just in time for the riding season.This jacket is all about innovation, safety, and style, meeting the high demands of riders.The Explorer V4 is a big step…

Christian de Looper / Digital Trends Over the past few years, car companies have been focusing a whole lot more effort into their infotainment systems and car tech overall, making for a sleeker interior and more modern experience. But for many of them, that means pushing many controls, including climate controls, into the screen. Usually, this is a bad thing. To be clear, I’m not against digital climate controls entirely, but I am against poorly implemented versions that require more than a few taps to change…

The climate crisis is raising summertime temperatures, and the sky-high heat is straining electrical grids and healthcare systems. A pilot program launched this year is working to address potential heat injuries before they happen.How to Know If the Heat Is Making You Sick“The basic idea is that heat-related deaths, and heat-related health problems including hospitalizations, are preventable,” Caleb Dresser, the director of healthcare solutions at Harvard’s School of Public Health. “We make sure patients have the…

Samsung’s existing slate of Android tablets is one of the finest hardware of its kind, and it appears that the company doesn’t want to stray from the winning formula any time soon. Leaker @OnLeaks has shared renders of the Galaxy S9 Plus, and they bear a striking similarity to its Galaxy Tab S8 series predecessor. The sleek metallic build with sharp edges is here to stay, and so is the contrasting magnetic strip at the back. The bezel size also remains familiar, while the horizontally positioned selfie camera is once…

Andy Boxall/Digital Trends You can’t get by in today’s world without a smartphone, and while there is a newer model of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip on the market, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 still makes a very competent option. It becomes especially attractive when you consider the deals Best Buy is offering on the flip phone today. Your savings will vary depending on your carrier, but purchasing the Galaxy Z Flip 3 unlocked can save you as much as $400, and drop the price down from $1,000 to just $600. Even more…

The Samsung Galaxy S10 was an excellent addition to Samsung’s hardware lineup in 2019, but it seems like it’s finally being sunset by the company after one final update. According to Droid Life, this week saw what’s likely to be the Galaxy S10’s final security update before its official support ends. While it’s not confirmed that S10 owners won’t see another update if something major needs to be patched, it seems like this might be it for the smartphone line in terms of regularly scheduled updates. Julian…

Battery-powered, self-heating insoles can help keep your feet extra toasty during winter activities, but few of us want to charge our shoes. Solecooler’s Climfeet insoles promise to not only warm your feet without the use of chemical reactions or batteries, but to also cool them when temperatures soar. Better yet, the only power source they need is your footsteps.Even the most advanced battery-powered heating insoles, whichgenerate heat as a by-product of a chemical reaction, only last for about 10 hours. That’s long…

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Modern air conditioners typically emit greenhouse gases and are energy intensive.Image: Dirk Waem (Getty Images)The path to creative climate solutions is paved with the skeletons of a million startups, but Blue Frontier wants to be different. Blue Frontier is chasing the dream of cleaner air conditioning systems with its use of a concentrated salt solution, and results are so promising that the company just got a big check from Bill Gates.In the dog days of summer, most of us try to gravitate toan air conditioned place…