How to Charge an Electric Vehicle For Free

September 6, 2022

So you’re thinking about electric vehicles in the future. And of course, with an EV, you have to worry about charging one instead of stopping at the gas station. You could just go anywhere, but most EV stations will charge you to… well, charge.

But did you know there are some places where you can plug in an EV for free? We have the details in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• Flic is going to future-proof all its past smart home products, and that’s amazing.
• Check out this cool Google Doc shortcut.
• Dashlane is looking at a future with no passwords, and we’re here for it.
• … and more!

-Josh

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