A Tesla user ditches the Yoke, An iconic Windows 11 bug, A potential HBO Max and Discovery+ merger, and more

November 5, 2021

Not a fan of Tesla’s Yoke butterfly design steering wheel? You’re not the only one. A Model S Plaid owner replaced the Yoke in his car with the Model 3’s regular round steering and stalk system. Why keep something you don’t like, right?

The clever Tesla owner did all of the work himself and even tinkered with the car’s software. Does the Frankenwheel actually work though? And will Elon Musk ultimately decide to bring back the regular steering wheel for this model? We’ve got the answers (and a video, too).

Other Highlights:

• A Windows 11 bug? Unheard of. Except for this silly bug in the Dev Build that makes task bar icons super gigantic.
• Will HBO Max and Discovery+ be merging into a single all-powerful streaming service?
• Looking for a great pair of earbuds? Got $100? I just reviewed Skullcandy’s brand new Grind Fuel true wireless earbuds and they’re the bee’s knees.
• … and more—keep scrolling!

-Suzanne

Tesla’s decision to ditch the regular round steering wheel for a Yoke butterfly design on the Model S Plaid was and still is a controversial move. However, this week we learned one Model S Plaid owner took the wheel himself and replaced it with a regular round steering and stalk system from a Model 3. Read More »

If you’re in need of a new pair of true wireless earbuds and only have $100 or so to spend, Skullcandy’s Grind Fuel earbuds are a solid choice all around. Although they are missing a couple of nice-to-have features, the powerful and robust buds are an excellent value. Read More »

When you open a new tab in Chrome, shouldn’t it show you something useful? Yeah, you can download a third-party extension to make your “new tab” page stand out, but you can’t really customize the page without coding experience … oh wait, Google just released a tool to help you build tab extensions without coding. Happy days! Read More »

In the coming months, WarnerMedia and Discovery will merge into a single company, combining many of their assets, properties, and divisions. And if recent comments from the companies’ executives are any indication, HBO Max and Discovery+ could fuse to form a behemoth streaming service with a brand new name. Read More »

This week T-Mobile announced that it will soon offer new and existing customers a free year of Paramount Plus Essentials, bundling yet another streaming service into plans. More importantly, the freebie is available to almost anyone, rather than only for more expensive unlimited phone plans. Read More »

With a telescoping tripod stand, you can easily mount your smartphone in the perfect position for taking photos or recording videos. This tripod extends out to 62 inches across five segments, and includes a wireless remote and universal tripod head mount. The flexible head allows for 360-degrees of free rotation and it can tilt 180 degrees, too, allowing you to find the exact angle you need for the shot. Weighing 1.2 pounds and collapsing down to just 17 inches, this tripod mount is highly portable, and it’s compatible with all 2.2-5.5-inch smartphones.

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Microsoft slipped a ton of cool features into its latest Windows 11 Insider release, including a Task Bar button that toggles your microphone. But users on the r/Windows11 subreddit report that the new Dev build has some strange bugs—including enormous Task Bar app icons. Read More »

Need a companion for your fitness journey? Whether you’re lifting weights, cycling, running, or swimming, Garmin’s fitness smartwatches can track your activity and help you reach your goals. And during today’s Amazon sale, you can buy the excellent Garmin Venu smartwatch at its lowest ever price—just $200. Read More »

Are you shopping on a budget? There are plenty of fantastic tech gifts that are $50 (or less!), and we’ve rounded up some of the best to make your holiday season shopping that much easier. Read More »