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Samsung's Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 phones receive a $50 price bump despite not being drastically different from their predecessors. This pricing strategy reflects the current economic climate and consumer expectations in the tech market. The move highlights the challenges manufacturers face in maintaining competitiveness while managing rising costs.

Apple has released the MacBook Neo, the first model in years to feature an easily replaceable keyboard and modular components. This design shift addresses long-standing consumer complaints about the difficulty and cost of repairing Apple devices. The move signals a potential industry-wide trend toward sustainability and user-friendly hardware maintenance.

The new Apple MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip demonstrates the continued success of Apple Silicon in delivering high performance. While a more exciting model is anticipated, this latest iteration reinforces Apple's dominance in the premium laptop market. The review highlights the engineering prowess behind the M-series chips and their impact on productivity and creativity.

Ars Technica has tested the 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M5 Max chip and its newly introduced 'performance' CPU cores. The review confirms that these cores are distinct architectural improvements rather than merely rebranded E-cores. This hardware evolution suggests Apple is prioritizing raw processing power for professional workflows in its latest silicon generation.

Christian Post advises families to skip crowded beaches and expensive resorts for a more affordable spring break. The publication highlights three car-accessible destinations that allow for last-minute getaways without needing a plane ticket. This strategy promotes accessible travel options that prioritize value and convenience over traditional vacation costs.

The Saudi-backed EV maker is cutting over 800 non-manufacturing jobs to reduce its cash burn rate ahead of launching its third vehicle model. The layoffs signal how even well-funded EV startups are struggling to reach profitability in the current market.

A rear suspension toe link that can fracture and cause loss of steering control has prompted a major recall of 2017-2019 Ford Explorers — one of America's best-selling SUVs. The defect affects hundreds of thousands of vehicles currently on the road.

The iconic British luxury automaker is cutting roughly 600 jobs and trimming its five-year capital plan from £2 billion to £1.7 billion, delaying EV investment. Pre-tax losses widened to £363.9 million in 2025, driven by U.S. tariffs and weak demand in China.

With federal EV regulations gutted and the tax credit killed in 2025, U.S. automakers are reviving V-8 muscle cars and oversized trucks. Analysts warn the short-term profit play risks leaving Detroit dangerously behind Chinese EV competitors. GM has written off $7.6 billion and Stellantis $26 billion from EV investments.

A battery defect that could cause short-circuits and fires has prompted a global recall of Volvo's popular entry-level EV. Owners in over a dozen countries had been told since December to park away from buildings and limit charging to 70 percent. Volvo will replace affected battery packs free of charge.

More than a year after its debut event, the first production Cybercab has come off Tesla's Giga Texas assembly line. Mass production is expected to begin in April at the confirmed $30,000 price point. The two-seat autonomous vehicle is central to Tesla's robotaxi strategy.

Tesla's Austin robotaxi fleet has been involved in 14 crashes since launching last June, at a rate 4 to 8 times higher than human drivers. The data raises questions about the safety of the autonomous driving technology Elon Musk has staked Tesla's future on.

Waymo launched driverless ride-hailing in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando simultaneously — the first multi-city expansion of its kind — bringing its total to 10 U.S. cities. The Alphabet-owned company now has over 200 million autonomous miles driven and is targeting one million paid rides per week by year-end.

Lamborghini has become the latest luxury automaker to abandon plans for a fully electric vehicle, with CEO Stephan Winkelmann declaring that demand for high-end full-electric cars is 'almost zero.' The retreat raises questions about whether Ferrari's upcoming Luce EV will be dead on arrival, and signals a broader market reality check for the electric vehicle industry at the premium end — even as mass-market EV adoption continues to accelerate.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Trump finalized a rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, eliminating all federal greenhouse gas emission standards for motor vehicles and engines. The White House describes it as the single largest deregulatory action in US history.