Automakers are pursuing two broad strategies to protect their EV programs. One is to secure rare-earth supply outside China; the other is to eliminate or sharply reduce rare-earth use inside the vehicle by switching to alternative motor and magnet technologies. Read Entire Article
Timesplitters Rewind is finally available (for free), after 13 years in development hell
TimeSplitters Rewind, which you can download free of charge from the website, is described as a greatest hits collection of maps, modes, leagues, challenges and story content from the originals. The Unreal Engine-powered remake isn't three separate games, but a single title that attempts to capture the spirit of the......
Only the best Black Friday tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot’s staff
It's that time of year, when companies slash their prices in the run-up to the holidays, starting with the Thanksgiving weekend. With so many offers available, finding the best discounts is not easy. As we do every year, we have reviewed hundreds of potential tech deals to bring you a......
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 aims for near-flagship power without Elite pricing
Qualcomm is positioning the chip as the practical counterpoint to its Elite-branded silicon, emphasizing how much performance it can deliver at a lower cost. The company claims roughly one-third faster CPU performance and a double-digit GPU uplift over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while acknowledging that peak clocks and headline......
Apple set to reclaim title as world’s biggest smartphone maker thanks to iPhone 17 surge
According to Counterpoint Research, iPhone sales will grow 10 percent this year, fueled by strong demand in the US, China, and India. Meanwhile, Samsung's smartphone business is projected to grow 4.6 percent, driven by Galaxy S25 and Z Fold 7 sales. Both companies are on track to beat the measly......
Federal Bureau of Prisons says falling concrete is forcing it to close a prison near Los Angeles
The federal Bureau of Prisons is shutting down its Terminal Island facility near Los Angeles over concerns about crumbling infrastructure, including falling concrete that threatens to knock out the facility’s heating system
Judge gives Justice Department a day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials to be released
A federal judge has given the Justice Department a day to say what materials it plans to make publicly available from the file it built to prosecute Ghislaine Maxwell in the sex trafficking case brought against her after financier Jeffrey Epstein died
Man who fatally attacked a San Francisco woman will get life in prison
A man convicted of beating a San Francisco grandmother who later died is facing life in prison
Lawsuit challenges arrests of people showing up to ICE check-ins in San Diego
Attorneys are challenging the detention of three people arrested in San Diego who showed up to their immigration check-in appointments this fall
Federal judge says immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest those at risk of fleeing
A federal judge has ruled that immigration officers in Colorado can only arrest people without a warrant if they think those people are likely to flee