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Fiat 500e Red 2024 review

Fiat’s 500e Red Edition is the brand’s electrified love letter to the urban commuter. A revival of the beloved Fiat 500, this compact EV aims to capture hearts with its unmistakable Italian design, practical size, and eco-conscious credentials. But in today’s crowded electric vehicle (EV) market, does it deliver enough to stand out? Let’s take a closer look.

Performance: The City Sprinter

Underneath its curvy retro shell, the Fiat 500e Red is powered by a 117-horsepower electric motor paired with a 42-kWh battery pack. On paper, these specs might not set the world alight, but on the road, the story changes. The instant torque of 162 lb-ft makes this pint-sized EV a joy in urban environments, where darting through traffic lights and weaving through congestion feels effortless.

However, don’t expect jaw-dropping speed; the 500e Red takes around 8.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, a pace that’s more “afternoon espresso” than “double shot.” Its top speed of 85 mph reinforces its urban focus, but for most buyers, that’s precisely the point. If you’re looking for something zippy but not overwhelming, it hits the sweet spot.

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 review

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is what happens when Jeep decides to let its engineers have some serious fun. Imagine a Wrangler, the rugged off-road icon we all know, and then add a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine under the hood. The result is a vehicle that feels like an exhilarating mix of muscle car and rock crawler. A loud, brash, and wildly entertaining SUV that is unapologetically over the top.

A V8 That Roars

The headline feature here is the engine, and it deserves every ounce of the spotlight. The 6.4-liter HEMI V8 churns out 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque—numbers that feel utterly ridiculous when you consider that this is a Jeep Wrangler we’re talking about. On the road, it rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. That’s faster than many sports cars, and you feel every bit of that power with each press of the throttle.

But it’s not just about raw speed. It’s also about the sound. The dual-mode exhaust system gives the Rubicon 392 a deep, growling soundtrack that’s as exhilarating as it is attention-grabbing. Whether you’re blasting down the highway or crawling over boulders, the V8’s roar makes every moment feel cinematic.

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2024 Nissan Z Nismo Review

Alright, what we have here is the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo, and this is Nissan's ultimate version of an icon. It looks aggressive, sounds like it means business, and might just be the most capable Z car they've ever made. But the real question is: does it deliver the thrill Nissan's promising? Let’s take a ride and find out.

Background and Legacy
The Z series has been a part of Nissan's DNA for decades—dating back to the original 240Z, which was all about giving the driver that perfect balance between power, style, and value. Fast forward to today, and the Z Nismo is the latest chapter in this storied lineage. The Nismo badge means more power, sharper handling, and a level of refinement that’s made for the track. But what makes this Nismo different?

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Tesla Cybertruck impressions

This week Kevin the Tech Ninja joins the show as we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck, the fail that is HBO Max, obsession with Call of Duty: Warzone, VR gaming with Pro Putt by Top Golf on Oculus Quest, some of our favorite smart home tech platforms and devices, and we take a deep dive looking at how things have changed for us as video creators and YouTube creators during the work from home era of the current pandemic!

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Gallery: Tesla Cybertruck impressions & HBO Max Frustration w/ Guest Kevin Nether!


I had the opportunity to sit down with Jim Elliott, Corporate Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. at Samsung Tech Day last October. He runs Memory sales and marketing at Samsung’s North America Semiconductor subsidiary. We talked about how Samsung Semiconductor's technology is ushering the future of artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, super-fast 5G wireless networks, and more. Talking to Jim, it became clear that we're on the cusp of some major technological advancements that will drive forward a new age of innovation. This is similar to what we saw when 4G enabled us to carry devices in our pockets that let us order cars directly to our precise location, stream music and videos no matter where we happen to be, and the ability to post content to social networks for anyone to read or watch. So the question becomes, what's next?

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Samsung flew me down to its annual Tech Day event so I could get an up-close look at the company’s latest announcements, including Samsung Semiconductor’s new mobile smartphone processor and 5G modem, to see how they’ll make our devices better in the future. The yearly event is part of Samsung’s ongoing effort to foster innovation across the technology ecosystem, with hundreds of attendees learning about and discussing the future of consumer and business technology. With all the year-end activities keeping us all busy, I finally put my experience at Samsung Tech Day into words - here’s how Samsung is aiming to lead the future of tech innovation.

Just shy of two months after announcing the Exynos 980, Samsung announced a new chipset at the event, the Exynos 990. The new processor is built on Samsung’s 7nm process, and includes a Mali-G77 GPU that increases graphical performance and power efficiency compared to Samsung’s previous chip by up to 20 percent as well as an octa-core CPU that should be 20 percent faster.

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Tesla cybertruck review

This week we talk about the newly-announced Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla’s take on what a modern (if not futuristic) pickup truck should be, along with thoughts on riding inside the vehicle. Joining us for that segment is Tesla expert Ben Sullins from Teslanomics. Ben and Jon were on-hand at the Cybertruck reveal event, while Andru watched from home, left out from the annals of history. We also have an interview with Samsung Semiconductor’s Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jim Elliott, talking about the new tech we can expect in upcoming Samsung smartphones, as well as how 5G, autonomous driving, high-bandwidth memory, and more are changing the future!

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Gallery: Geared Up: Riding in Tesla’s Cybertruck, & Samsung Tech Day w/ Special Guests Ben Sullins & Jim Elliott


16 inch macbook pro review

This week we talk about the arrival of the much-anticipated 16-inch MacBook Pro from Apple - have they addressed everything we’d hoped for? Motorola has officially revealed the new RAZR smartphone with foldable display, but is it worth it at $1500? We also speculate on what we expect from the Tesla CYBRTRK event, and the impact of the arrival of the Disney+ streaming service!

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Gallery: Geared Up: The New 16-inch MacBook Pro, & the Motorola RAZR nostalgia is real!


AirPods Pro review

The AirPods Pro have been out for a week, and we bring you our hands-on (and ears-on) thoughts on Apple’s noise-cancelling earbuds. Motorola is about to bring back the RAZR, this time with a foldable display! Are folding clamshell smartphones about to make a comeback? We also talk about the woes of the Google Pixel 4, wondering if Google actually wants its smartphone line to do well in the market, or if they have other goals with their handhelds. Tesla is going to finally announce and reveal its Cybertruck in just over a week - we speculate on what we can expect!

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Gallery: Geared Up: AirPods Pro review, foldable Motorola RAZR, and the Pixel 4’s Shortcomings


Best Apple One More Thing Moments

In this episode we take a look at the entire history of Apple’s “One More Thing” announcements, starting from the first one in 1999 all the way to the latest in 2017. Which ones were worthy of being a “One More Thing,” and which were a bust? We give you our opinion!

We also give our predictions for what the “One More Thing” might be at next week’s Apple Event. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is back, and we talk about how Samsung addressed all the issues. Finally, we talk about the new Porsche Taycan, Andru's Tesla Model 3, and Jon’s next car!

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Gallery: Geared Up: The History of Apple’s “One More Thing,” and What’s It’s Next Big Surprise?


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