How much it costs to charge an electric car, Today's Apple event, Our Viofo T130 dash cam review, and more

March 8, 2022

Every adult knows the wallet-pinching experience of filling up a gas tank these days, but how much does it cost to charge an electric car? Gas prices are always changing (and always going up, it feels like), but do charging costs fluctuate as much?

Additionally, if you’re thinking about purchasing an EV in the near future, you’re also probably wondering whether it will cost more to charge it at home with your own charger or with a public charger. We’ve got the answers for all that and more in today’s top story, so give it a click.

Other Highlights:

• Apple’s March “Peek Performance” Event is finally happening! Here’s how to watch it!
• The newest dash cam from Viofo is an outstanding, feature-rich option that’s easy to use and worth every penny.
• Holy snap—a new update for Chrome just made it even faster on Android!
• … and much more if you keep scrolling!

-Suzanne

If you’re considering buying an electric vehicle (EV), you probably have a lot of questions, and that includes wondering, “how much does it cost to charge an electric car?” While it’s easy to look up fuel economy numbers on a gas-powered vehicle, things are a little different when it comes to EVs. Read More »

We recently learned that several big-screen Android devices, like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3, would be getting a big update later this year. Of course, we’re talking about Android 12L, Google’s new version of Android designed and optimized for tablets and foldable devices. Read More »

The latest Chrome update (version 99) includes some super-useful features, like handwriting recognition and a dedicated download shortcut icon. But the best feature is a macOS exclusive—Chrome now beats Safari. Oh, and it’s also 15% faster on Android. Read More »

While we’ve been following Pixel 6a leaks for a while now, some new benchmark tests leaked teasing high-end performance and show why Google’s Pixel 6a is worth the wait. Read More »

Hisense is running a massive TV sale ahead of March Madness, and oddly enough, some of its discounted ULED TVs come with free food. From March 1st until April 4th, customers who buy a qualifying 55-inch or larger Hisense ULED TV get $100 toward a food delivery service. Read More »

Looking for an easy, yet fun and immersive book to read? Why not go with a modern classic, like Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. It’s “a fable about following your dream, and combines magic, wisdom, mysticism, and wonder into a tale of self-discovery. The book follows Santiago, a shepherd boy who wants to travel the world in search of treasure. He ends up finding something far better along the way, though, and the reader is equally rewarded as they read along. And at just over 200 pages, you can easily get through the book in no time, whether you choose the Kindle or paperback version.

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A lackluster microphone can be frustrating to say the least—both for the person using it and the people who have the displeasure of listening to it. You might want to upgrade to a dedicated microphone for clearer audio, but that doesn’t mean you have to deal with a complicated bulky setup. Here are the best small USB mics you can buy today. Read More »

Are you ready for the first Apple event of 2022? Broadcasting on March 8th at 1 PM ET (10 AM PT), the Apple “Peek Performance” event should reveal several new products, including the iPhone SE 5G, a new iPad Air, and if we’re lucky, a new Mac. Read More »

The latest dash cam from Viofo is the T130, which features three cameras—a first for the company. This isn’t something you usually get at this price point, and given how many other outstanding features the T130 has, it’s truly one heck of a good deal. Read More »

Amazon’s Fire tablets are popular for their super affordable price tags. However, as tempting as those prices may be, there are glaring drawbacks. You may regret your purchase if you don’t know what you’re getting into. Read More »

There’s a common assumption that apps made by the phone vendor itself aren’t good. This is true much of the time—especially with Android phones—but not always. For example, Samsung Health is an excellent app for your fitness needs. Read More »

Adding the right soundbar to your home is a great way to make TV, movies, and music come to life without getting an entire home theater system. Our recommendations will give you some of the best audio experiences around. Read More »

Another week, and there’s another round of new Netflix content. This time, the streaming service might be dropping less, but it’s still debuting some seriously quality content. Read More »