Can You Plug Your Electric Car Into Any Charger?

October 25, 2022

If you’re considering buying an electric vehicle to save on gas prices long term, you may be wondering if you can just pull up to any charger station and power up like a gas station. The answer is both more simple and more complicated than you may think. In today’s top story, our EV expert, Cory Gunther, walks you through what you need to know before making the big purchase.

Other Highlights:

• Apple TV+ and Apple Music get a price hike.
• You’ll see more ads in the iOS App Store starting today.
• Google drops the price of its mid-range Pixel smartphone.
• … and more.

-Danny

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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 »

Every so often, Star Trek goes mainstream again, and that means movies, tv shows, and more. But this time, it’s a little different; we’re getting a Star Trek cartoon for kids! Star Trek: Prodigy follows a group of teenage aliens who steal an abandoned Starfleet ship, and somehow Kathryn Janeway shows up. Who is she? Well, that’s why we should all watch Star Trek: Voyager again. Read More »

Getting organized is a critical element of anyone’s tech life. It’s almost as important as keeping your devices charged and ready to go. You can accomplish both with this headphone hanger from KAFRI. You can use it to hang two sets of headphones from your desk, and it doubles as a charging station. It has two USB-A and one USB-C charging ports, so you can use it as a home base for your devices. It comes in both adhesive and clamp models, so it can work on whatever desk type you happen to own.

Apple just announced pricing increases for several of its most popular services. You can expect to pay a few more dollars for Apple Music, Apple TV+, and any Apple One bundle with those services is getting a price hike too. Read More »

Electric vehicles have often been touted as a way to make personal transport viable while decreasing carbon emissions. An eco-friendly technological miracle that will allow us to continue our lifestyles without any guilt. But in reality, they may not be the solution to our climate woes. Read More »

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Ads in Apple’s iOS App Store are nothing new. The company has been placing ads there since 2016. However, they kept the promotions out of the main “Today” tab, reserving that space for Apple’s own recommendations. That changes starting October 25th. Read More »

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Available today, the Wyze Cam v3 Pro packs a ton of neat improvements and new features. It captures video at an upgraded 2K resolution, supports Full-Color Night vision, and has an integrated spotlight. Plus, there’s a weird new feature called “Smart Focus” that gives you a better look at guests. Read More »

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