The Truck That Isn’t Gray Anymore
Slate’s new truck looks nothing like a construction tool. Or maybe it does. But the $25,000 price tag stays the same. Bezos put up the cash, the specs beat expectations, and the thing looks like it belongs in a Ford Maverick parking spot.
Except this one runs on electrons.
“The no-frills pickup looks set to take on established players.”
It’s cheap. You can fix it yourself if you know what you are doing. Or maybe not. That remains to be seen. The real story here isn’t just the color change. It’s the battery.
China made these things work. Trump didn’t help directly, sure. But his policy changes stripped away domestic sourcing requirements for tax credits. Suddenly, Chinese lithium-ion tech became the obvious play for affordability. A political side effect becomes the engine for the cheapest EV on American roads. Strange how that works out.
Apple Guys, Buggy Lives
Ever wonder what happens when former Apple engineers cross paths with Audi designers and decide to build a moon rover?
They build a car. Specifically, the Amble One.
It’s $25,000. Street legal. Designed for luxury resorts where people have too much time and not enough sidewalks to walk. Eventually they plan a real car too. Until then, expect to see these low-slung buggies zipping around posh properties.
Why buy a convertible when you can buy something with no doors at all?
Suction Power and Light Bulbs
Dyson didn’t miss 2026. Their new vacuums are here.
The V16 Piston Animal. An updated V8 Cyclone. Names sound aggressive. Performance apparently matches them.
Need to clean dust? Get the vacuum.
Need light? There are seven ideas floating around right now that mix good materials with decent function.
One specific gadget stands out: Nimble’s SharePower. It’s a modular battery pack. Break it in half. Share one piece with a friend. Two phones charged simultaneously. Modularity without the headache.
Batteries for the Rest of Us
You don’t need to be preparing for the apocalypse to install a home battery.
I installed one. Here’s what I found out:
- It works.
- Look for proper installation tips.
- GM is pushing V2G technology. They want your Chevy to charge your house, or even the whole grid. Will people let their car be drained to save a neighborhood a few bucks? Probably. Eventually.
Prime Day and Dad’s Problems
Amazon is digging through its depths. Prime Day started early this time.
- Oura Ring: Skip the upgrade hassle. Save over $100 on the Ring 4 now.
- General Gear: Best deals from tested inventory are live.
And the eternal question of Father’s Day. How do you shop for a man who says he wants absolutely nothing?
Give him something with great taste. The guide helps. Maybe.
It’s never that clean. You give him a gift, he pretends he doesn’t want it, he keeps it in a drawer, he uses it three years later. That’s the ritual.
Or you buy him an EV truck. But honestly? A good lamp works fine too.
