Review Geek - Do EVs Need Snow Tires?

September 20, 2022

A ton of people are about to experience their first winter with an EV. And for the most part, it’ll be smooth sailing. But some first-time EV owners will find themselves buying new tires.

Yeah, snow tires are a thing for EVs. Check our top story to learn all about EV-specific snow tires, when they’re necessary, and whether you should buy them.

Other Highlights:

• Mercedes-Benz reveals its ridiculous electric semi.
• Save up to 85% on select Audible audiobooks.
• Pricing leaks for Google’s next-gen Wi-Fi routers.
• … and more!

-Andrew

Several tire manufacturers, from Hankook to Goodyear and Michelin, have released EV-specific tires lately, which has many potential buyers wondering if EVs need special tires. And with the colder winter months coming up, a bigger question is, “does my EV need snow tires?” Read More »

While nothing can replace a good bike mechanic, there’s a lot of regular maintenance and bike repair you can do yourself at home. If you’re just getting started, however, it can be daunting to know what you really need. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

The charging brick that came with your phone, laptop, or tablet isn’t fast enough. But a third-party charger will help you reach the maximum charging speed for all of your devices—for a limited time, you can save 30% on UGREEN’s excellent and portable 45-watt USB-C power brick. Read More »

If your car doesn’t have a rear-facing backup camera, you’re missing out. Being able to see your surroundings is excellent for safety, not to mention highly convenient. This mountable 720p HD camera easily mounts to your license plate and offers a 149-degree wide-angle view as you back up.

As long as your car stereo has RCA inputs on the back, and most aftermarket options do (along with some stock units), you can easily wire this camera right into your display for a clean, professional OEM experience. It’s also water-resistant and features night vision, so you’ll be good no matter what. So, give it a try today and make your old car feel new.

While all the attention is on consumer EVs, big brands like Daimler Trucks are busy building the next generation of electric semi trucks. This weekend, Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Trucks revealed its latest electric Semi, the eActros LongHaul, its longest-range electric Semi to date. Read More »

NASA is ready to give it another go. After the space agency’s epic new Artemis 1 mega-rocket failed to launch in late August, then again in early September, NASA just announced that September 27th is the next launch date window for its Artemis 1 mission. Read More »

Audible is rewarding its Audible Premium Plus subscribers with an end-of-summer sale. The company is offering discounts on a massive selection of titles in its library, some up to 85% off. This means you can refresh your to-read stack for cheap. Read More »

Rumors suggest that Apple will show off new iPads and Macs in October. And now, Logitech has apparently leaked two of the upcoming iPads—the 6th generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch, and the 4th generation iPad Pro 11-inch. Read More »

After soaring in popularity, Mullvad VPN is ready to dip into hardware security. Mullvad just launched a new company called Tillitis AB, which is currently showing off an all-new USB security key at the Open Source Firmware Conference. Read More »

Last week’s iPhone 14 launch didn’t go well. Several customers couldn’t activate their iPhone 14 Pro Max without returning to the Apple store. Now, some iPhone 14 Pro users experience disturbing noises and vibrations from their brand new $1,100 smartphone. Read More »

Last month we reported on some FCC documents suggesting that Google was finally ready to embrace the future with an all-new Nest router supporting Wi-Fi 6E. And while we’re expecting Google to share more info at its October hardware event, a big leak just confirmed all the details. Read More »

Stable Diffusion, a popular AI art generator, requires text prompts to make an image. Sometimes it does an amazing job and generates exactly what you want with a vague prompt. Other times, you get suboptimal outputs. Here are some tips and tricks to get ideal results. Read More »

Selecting text is a common thing to do on a computer. Just click and drag your mouse to highlight the desired text. Couldn’t be simpler, right? There’s actually a much better way of doing this, and you’ll never go back. Read More »

If you were looking forward to buying a new NVIDIA GPU from EVGA once the RTX 4000-series cards came out, you might want to set your sights elsewhere. The company has terminated its partnership with NVIDIA — and has no current plans of selling GPUs in the future. Read More »

The iPhone 14 Pro might come with an all-new 48MP sensor, but it seems like it’s not working smoothly for everyone. Some users are reporting issues when their new phone’s camera is physically failing out of the blue. Read More »

There are a host of battery-powered smart home security cameras on the market that offer convenient placement but charging headaches. A solar panel add-on makes life easier when using a camera outdoors. Read More »

From documentaries to new original thrillers, Netflix’s September releases are still coming. As usual, there’s a wide array of new items to choose from. Read More »