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Forward Health launches CarePods, a self-contained, AI-powered doctor’s office
Adrian Aoun, CEO and co-founder of Forward Health, aims to scale healthcare. It started in 2017 with the launch of tech-forward doctors’ offices that eschewed traditional medical staffing for te
Soundboks is scaling high-volume, high-energy speakers across borders and cultures
Denmark-based Soundboks just released its latest $1,000 Bluetooth speaker. Now in its fourth generation, the latest Soundboks speaker is just like the older models: It’s a large, unabashed black
Waymo driverless vehicles are now available through Uber, starting first in Phoenix
Phoenix-area Uber users can now hail a Waymo driverless vehicle. The two companies today announced the launch of the joint service, which we first reported in May 2023. To use the service, Uber users
Storz & Bickel announces the $448 Venty, its first new dry-herb vaporizer in nearly 10 years
Storz & Bickel is the OG maker of cannabis vapes, and the company just revealed its first all-new product since 2014. Called the Venty, the dry-herb vape builds on the runaway success of the Might
Apple adds USB-C, but cuts features in new $79 Apple Pencil
Apple today announced a new Apple Pencil that offers USB-C and a lower price. But this isn’t an upgraded version of the Apple Pencil. This version lacks some of the advanced features found on th
Tesla now sells $8,000 vinyl wraps, hinting at clever Cybertruck solution
Model 3 and Model Y owners can now have a “self-healing urethane-based film” installed by Tesla. It costs $7,500 – $8,000 and is only compatible with 2023+ models. The range of color
Michigan’s Grand Ventures announces $50M early-stage fund
Grand Ventures today announced its second fund to invest in early-stage companies. The Grand Rapids, Michigan firm tells TechCrunch that it aims to lead seed-stage investments in startups solving prob
Keep Labs’ smart storage redefines medication management
Keep Labs built a lockable storage container for medicine, and it doesn’t matter if the meds come in bottles, boxes or dime bags. The Keep is designed to hold them safely and track their use. Th
Honda forms largest EV partner network in the US despite not yet selling an EV in the country
Honda is touting today that drivers of its EVs will soon have access to the most charging locations in America. This is thanks to just-announced agreements with EVgo and Electrify America, two of the
Tesla launches cheaper Model X and Model S options with less range
Tesla has new, lower price options for shoppers who need less range. The automaker revived the “standard range” trim level on its two most expensive models, which cuts $10,000 from the pri
A small and electric Land Rover Defender sounds likely for 2027
The Land Rover Defender might be getting an electric little brother. According to an Autocar report, a Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) executive recently revealed some interesting details at an investor confe
Leading automakers partner to create massive EV charging network
Seven of the largest automakers announced today a joint venture to create a sprawling vehicle recharging network across North America. The goal is to install at least 30,000 charge points in urban and
The $2,899 EcoFlow Blade robotic mower disappoints with shoddy hardware and software
When the EcoFlow Blade works, the results are fantastic. My yard looks great, and I didn’t have to spend an hour on a tractor. The Blade is quiet and capable. It’s also cheaply built, suff
Ford slashes the price of the F-150 Lightning EV pickup
The Ford F-150 Lightning is now a bit less expensive. The automaker announced today significant price cuts to its electric pickup, citing improved manufacturing efficiencies as the cause of the lower
Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard
Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). Starting in 2024 Mercedes EVs will gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in North Amer
The 2024 Silverado EV WT impresses with a 450-mile range and outstanding towing
I hope you like gray. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck is, well, a work truck. Besides the impressive Ultium EV powertrain, there’s nothing spectacular about this truck. The seats have
Jane Technologies launches innovative point-of-sale platform for cannabis dispensaries
Jane Technologies today announced the launch of its new point-of-sale (POS) platform that it says will improve the overall cannabis shopping experience with reliable online listings and in-store curat
Rivian to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard
Rivian is the latest automaker to jump on Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). This comes just weeks after Ford and General Motors announced that their upcoming electric vehicles wou
The 2024 Polestar 2 features more power and range
Polestar today announced the US pricing and availability of the 2024 Polestar 2, which features significant upgrades to its power and range, along with styling changes and interior improvements. The b
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