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This adorable $14K Fiat EV is coming to America — but it's barely faster than an e-bike

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The Topolino will start from $13,995 Customers will have to pay extra to make it road legal A/C comes courtesy of removing the doors The US is about to get one of the cheapest electric vehicle s ever offered for sale, as the Stellantis Group has confirmed that the tiny Fiat Topolino will be available Stateside. Starting from just $13,995 (plus a $990 destination fee), the compact electric runaround features an equally minuscule 5.4kWh battery pack that delivers just 46 miles of range on a full charge. There's also a distinct lack of creature comforts. Based on the Citroën Ami, the glorified golf cart is designed to offer a mobility solution for busy European cities, with the model classed as a light quadricycle ( category L6e ) that sees the law regard it more like a four-wheeled scooter or moped than a traditional passenger car. Fiat Fiat Fiat Fiat Fiat This allows drivers as young as 14 to...

Meta just fixed a privacy vulnerability with its Ray-Ban smart glasses, but could cameraless designs be the better future?

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A new update is coming to Meta's smart glasses It should stop modders from disabling the light that lets people know you're using the camera Meta is also targeting modders on and off its platform Last month we shared details of reports that Meta glasses were being modded to bypass privacy protections and turn them into secret spy glasses. Now Meta has revealed it will update the glasses’ software to detect whether its light has been tampered with (or destroyed) to prevent recording. Whenever you take a photo or video with Meta glasses, a white light appears on the front of the glasses to signal to people around you that you’re filming. For creeps looking to be more secretive with their recordings, this light is a hindrance, but Meta has imposed more basic tamper-proof features since launch. That is, any attempt to use the camera while the light is blocked — such as by a piece of tape — w...

4K Blu-ray fans, it's back — Arrow Video has knocked up to 50% off its discs at multiple retailers including Amazon and I've picked the top 6 discs I'd recommend

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Attention 4K Blu-ray fans! Arrow Films has a huge sale on its 4K Blu-rays, with up to 50% off some discs. You can check out the sale at Arrow Films' site, and there are tons of participating retailers, including Amazon in the US and HMV and Amazon UK in the UK. While stock is slim of some discs, between the different retailers, you should be covered. Arrow Films US: Browse the full sale Arrow Films UK: Browse the full sale Amazon US: See all discounted Arrow discs Amazon UK: See all discounted Arrow discs HMV: See all discounted Arrow discs While there are loads of options in the sale, I've picked my top discs, all of which I've either personally tested as part of our monthly Blu-ray Bounty column, or some that we even own ourselves at TechRadar. One of my favorites is Dark City , a disc that looks superb on the best TVs , with rich contrast and black tones. Next is Arrow's vers...

'These are hard, but necessary decisions' — Xbox pulled funding for Io Interactive's 'Project Fantasy' but the developer will continue working on the game independently

IO Interative has regained the rights to its online fantasy RPG, Project Fantasy Xbox pulled funding from the project, ending its parternship with the 007 First Light studio IOI will continue working independently on the project, but a studio will be closed down and some workers will be laid off Last week, 007 First Light and Hitman developer Io Interactive confirmed that it had ended its relationship with an external financial backer for Project Fantasy , which was later revealed to be Xbox (via Bloomberg ). As a result of Xbox pulling out of the deal and amid major restructuring at Microsoft that has seen thousands of layoffs, IOI has announced that it has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy and will continue work on the project independently. However, its Istanbul studio will be shuttered, and an unconfirmed number of workers will be laid off. "Dear gaming community. Following...

FlexiSpot’s C7 is one of our top-rated office chairs — and this deal is a steal for all-day comfort

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The FlexiSpot C7 is one of those office chairs we've long recommended for anyone who wants all-day comfort without paying premium prices. And right now, the FlexiSpot C7 is down to $300 (was $430) at FlexiSpot . Offering a huge amount of adjustability for fine-tuning comfort levels, this mid-range office chair punches well above its weight. For UK readers, the C7 is also on sale for £280 (was £380) at FlexiSpot.co.uk . The real highlight here is the adaptive lumbar support that offers consistent support as you shift in your seat. It's not a feature we often see on mid-range and budget office chairs. In our review we called it “an excellent option for those wanting a quality, highly adjustable, and highly supportive chair that will last for years.” Today's top office chair deal A highly adjustable ergonomic chair with self-adaptive lumbar support that moves with your body rather than s...

‘All frequencies are clear and balanced’: the sound of this budget gaming headset impressed me, but it’s not without a few flaws

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OXS Storm A2: Two-minute review The OXS Storm A2 is a wireless gaming headset with support for multiple platforms, including the PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and mobile. It has a basic design that verges on anodyne, especially in its dark grey colorway. The X-shaped indents on the sides of the drivers do little to add interest, instead making it look dated. Thankfully, the headband is far more sleek, and overall it’s much less bulky than many of its rivals. It’s also pleasingly light, and the drivers fold away neatly, making the Storm A2 one of the best PC gaming headsets for portability. The quality of the materials is also quite good, with most feeling smooth and solid. The padding on the earcups and headband also appear strongly attached. This padding is reasonably plush and comfortable, too. The headband is more comfortable than many others I’ve experienced, although it’s not quite plush enou...

I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice — here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real world

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The Samsung S95F was our TV of the Year last year, thanks to its excellent picture quality, effectiveness in a bright room and superb gaming capabilities. It edged out the LG G5 , the S95F’s flagship rival, for the honors — but needless to say, both these models were top-tier performers and contenders for our list of the best TVs . So I've been relishing testing their successors side by side. I’ve already tested and reviewed the LG G6, the G5’s successor, and it earned five-stars in my LG G6 review . It’s one of the best OLED TVs I’ve tested this year, especially for bright room viewing (more on that later). Now, the S95F’s successor — which is called the Samsung S95H in the US, and the S99H in the UK (and there is a separate model called the S95H in the UK, which is different to the US' S95H. Clear? Great…) has arrived in our test room, so I put the S95H/S99H and G6 side-by-side to se...