• Ford Escape PHEV recalled for fire risk

    December 30, 2025

    Ford Australia has issued a recall for the Ford Escape PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) due to a fire risk, requesting owners work around the issue until it’s resolved. “Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective, which could cause an internal short circuit,” the company says in its recall notice. “A short circuit could result in a loss of motive power. A short circuit could also result in battery thermal venting while charging leading to a vehicle fire.” The notice adds: “Do not plug in and charge the high voltage…

  • Ayaneo’s latest Game Boy remake will have an early bird starting price of $269

    December 30, 2025

    After the high price tag of the Ayaneo Pocket DMG turned some retro handheld fans away, Ayaneo is working on another remake of the classic Game Boy with a slightly more affordable cost. Ayaneo revealed the pricing for the Pocket Vert, which starts at $269 for early bird orders. Compared to the Pocket DMG that retails for $449, Ayaneo skipped the OLED and configurations that go up to 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage for the Pocket Vert. Instead, the handheld maker went with a fully metal CNC body and an ultra-minimalist design with engraving-free buttons that resemble the…

  • The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield 

    December 30, 2025

    Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition. Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition. Fintech Clox AI …

  • Suffering From Insomnia? These Gadgets Displayed At CES Will Help To Maintain A Good Sleep Schedule

    December 30, 2025

    Before the start of the consumer electronics extravaganza, there were snore-suppressing pillows, urine-testing toilets, and “digital twins” for safer operations on exhibit at a gadget fair in Las Vegas on Tuesday. One of the main themes of the annual CES conference is anticipated to be the emerging trend in remote or home healthcare technology, which is being driven by the pandemic. According to Avi Greengart, a technology analyst with Techsponential, “we are likely to see some pretty fascinating health products that monitor or improve your well-being” during the show. SEE ALSO: Samsung Introduces This Revolutionary Screen Concept That Slides And…

  • 2026 KGM Musso ute images leaked

    December 30, 2025

    The 2026 KGM Musso ute has been caught without camouflage for the first time, revealing various model grades ahead of its official unveiling and arrival in Australian showrooms. Images posted by shorts_car on social media reveal the look of the new-generation Musso Q300, while YouTube commentator BPD has added further detail to the images. Three model grades are shown, while BPD claims the Q300 will be offered in a standard short-wheelbase version as well as a long-wheelbase variant. KGM has not announced details including powertrains, equipment levels or pricing for the Musso Q300. CarExpert can save you thousands on a…

  • Hyundai teases Staria EV ahead of likely January reveal

    December 30, 2025

    Hyundai has dropped a teaser image and a cheeky description of its next electric vehicle (EV), which it plans to reveal at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium, taking place between January 9 and 18. The image shows a Hyundai logo and horizontal light band, in line with the latest Staria, which recently received a facelift in South Korea ahead of an update due in Australia sometime in 2026. Powertrain options have not yet been confirmed, though Hyundai teased an electric version of the Staria about 12 months ago as a potential rival to the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Ford…

  • How to watch the Sony Afeela CES 2026 press conference

    December 30, 2025

    Longtime CES observers know that Sony’s press conference is the traditional capper to the press day that precedes the show floor’s official opening the following day. And while that appears to be the same for 2026, there’s a twist: Instead of an overview of Sony’s electronics, video game and Hollywood studio plans for the new year, the presser will apparently have a more narrow focus: electric vehicles. Apparently the full event will be focused on two vehicles from Sony Honda Mobility — the Afeela 1 car that has made repeat appearances at CES, as well as an all-new concept model…

  • VCs predict strong enterprise AI adoption next year — again

    December 30, 2025

    It’s been three years since OpenAI released ChatGPT and kicked off a surge in innovation and attention on AI. Since then, optimists have regularly claimed that AI will become a critical part of the enterprise software industry, and so enterprise AI startups mushroomed on the back of immense amounts of investment.   But enterprises are still struggling to see the benefit of adopting these new AI tools. An MIT survey in August found that 95% of enterprises weren’t getting a meaningful return on their investments in AI. So when will businesses start seeing real benefits from using and integrating AI? TechCrunch…

  • Nissan Juke EV will use Leaf platform, due in 2026 – report

    December 30, 2025

    The Nissan Juke electric vehicle (EV) will use the same platform as the new-generation electric Nissan Leaf hatch – a move that will see it grow in size but also help its final showroom price in its battle with the Toyota C-HR EV due here in 2027. According to Automotive News Europe, the automaker confirmed the Juke EV will share its CMF-EV architecture with the new third-generation Leaf, saving Nissan – struggling after significant sales slumps in China and the United States, the world’s two largest car markets – millions in development costs. Nissan Europe’s engineering director, Guy Reid, confirmed…