Why are there so many Tesla recalls, Android 13 is here, and SSDs are about to get more expensive

February 11, 2022

Tesla vehicles have a lot of neat cutting-edge features, but many of those features are slowly getting recalled. We’ve seen several big recalls this week alone, and a total of 10 Tesla recalls over the past four months, impacting nearly 1.6 million cars. Some are to remove software features like “assertive” driving mode, while others are safety fixes.

So why are Tesla vehicles always getting recalled lately? That’s a great question. And we get into why in the top story.

Other Highlights:

• Suzanne took a look at Plex vs. Kodi to find out which one is better for home streaming.
• Google released the first Android 13 Developer Preview today with some exciting changes.
• The cost of SSDs could be about to rise, and here’s why you should buy one while they’re still cheap.
• MoviePass is back! And… oh… oh no. It’s a cryptocurrency privacy nightmare?
• …and more!

-Cory

In February, Tesla issued a recall on 579,000 vehicles for a feature that overrides pedestrian warning sounds. The company recalled over 800,000 cars the week prior for seat belt chimes, another 54,000 for potentially rolling through stop signs, and those are just a few of the 10 Tesla recalls in the last four months for U.S drivers. So this begs the question, why are Tesla vehicles always getting recalled? Read More »

Plex and Kodi are competing streaming media centers that people use to enjoy their collection of movies, TV shows, pictures, and music. While they both offer the same core functionality, the features they offer vary wildly, so we figured we’d take a look at both to see what makes them tick and which one is the best. Read More »

Last year, Alienware launched the x15 and x17, its thinnest laptops to date. But the ultra-thin “Alienware x” family has a new member, and it’s even smaller than its siblings—it’s time to meet the Alienware x14. Read More »

Do you remember MoviePass? The failed “movie subscription service” all but burned to the ground when it made a promise no company could keep: all the movies you ever want to see for less than a price of a ticket. And now it’s back! This time with virtual currency and privacy nightmares. Read More »

After the success of Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup, you might have big expectations for Samsung’s latest phones, the Galaxy S22 and S22+. But these devices aren’t major upgrades over their predecessors. And honestly, that’s not a bad thing. Read More »

There are still a few more weeks of winter left, which really means that it’s the best time of year for all-things cozy. Treat yourself (and your feet) to a super-soft pair of memory foam slippers that you can wear around the house. The slippers sport a polar fleece lining and a soft curly fur upper that’ll keep your tootsies warm all day. Their rubber soles are flexible but still offer plenty of traction and will prevent you from slipping on hardwood or tile floors. There are seven great colors to choose from, and you can throw the slippers in the washing machine if they happen to get dirty. Hard to argue with, right?

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With its Galaxy S22 Ultra release, Samsung is finally giving customers what they want. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is a true successor to the Galaxy Note, packing a giant display, integrated S Pen, and of course, Samsung’s most advanced camera technology. Read More »

Today, Google’s Android team released its first developer preview of Android 13, giving us a glance at what’s coming next for phones, tablets, foldables, and more. While we still have several months before the official release, the dev preview gives us a look at upcoming privacy and security upgrades, new interface changes, and the addition of themed icons. Read More »

The king of fitness wearables is back with a line of all-new Instinct 2 smartwatches. These new watches, billed for customers  with “robust lifestyles,” pack in a ton of unique and powerful features, including something a bit unbelievable—an unlimited battery life. Read More »

The Access from AT&T program, which provides free and affordable internet to low-income homes, now supports maximum speeds up to 100MBps. New and existing customers who qualify for free internet may be upgraded to 100MBps speeds for free, and AT&T will not enforce data caps on Access plans with speeds of 11MBps or greater. Read More »

Learning to code can help you express yourself, build a business, or educate young people. That’s why the Pi Foundation just launched its Intro to Programming with Scratch course, a series of free lessons that teach you the fundamentals of coding using Scratch’s drag-and-drop interface. Read More »

Western Digital recently shared that a “material contamination” at two Japanese NAND flash production facilities damaged approximately 6.5 exabytes (or 6,500,000,000 gigabytes) worth of product. Due to this incident and the ongoing pandemic, TrendForce predicts that SSD prices may increase by 5% to 10% around April of 2022. Read More »

Productivity is an elusive little guy. I don’t know about you, but I constantly hear people complain that they need to be more productive and they don’t know-how. Although there are many different ways to motivate yourself, there’s a lot of tech out there that can make it easier. Read More »

For some people, Super Bowl Sunday is all about the big game. For others, the commercials are what they look forward to seeing. However, if you’re like me, it’s all about the Puppy Bowl. Read More »