New Lenovo Legion gaming phone misses out on the top-tier chip rivals use

New Lenovo Legion gaming phone misses out on the top-tier chip rivals use

ⓘ LenovoThe 2026 Legion Y70 gaming phone will feature the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Pictured: a promo picture of the smartphone in white. The Legion Y70 2026 gaming phone is Lenovo’s attempt to revive its Legion-branded smartphone lineup, and it’s set for a May 19 launch in China. With a new teaser, Lenovo has confirmed that the device will miss out on the top-tier chipset that rivals such as the RedMagic 11 Pro and iQOO 15 Ultra feature. Lenovo is introducing a new Legion gami...
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Auto wrap this week: Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Freelander 8, Venue Knight debut

Auto wrap this week: Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Freelander 8, Venue Knight debut

HomeAuto NewsAuto wrap this week: Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Freelander 8, Venue Knight debut The final week of April saw major auto launches, including the Oben Rorr EVO, Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift with a bigger battery, and new special editions, highlighting strong EV momentum and design updates. By CNBC-TV18  May 2, 2026, 7:30:34 AM IST (Published) The final week of April has delivered a compelling mix of innovation and style in the automotive world. From electric motorcycles designed for...
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China’s carmakers surge past Japan, European peers with AI, battery tech

China’s carmakers surge past Japan, European peers with AI, battery tech

China’s carmakers are pulling ahead of their Japanese and European rivals with advanced technologies in artificial intelligence and electric vehicle charging, eyeing an eventual entry into the US market. Volkswagen chairman Oliver Blume was spotted at the booth of Chinese EV maker Xpeng on the first day of this year’s Beijing Auto Show. He was listening intently to Xpeng CEO He Xiaopeng, who was talking about the just-announced GX SUV, said to be capable of the equivalent of Level 4 autonomo...
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Mutual Wellness: How Short-Term Loans can Bridge the Gap

Mutual Wellness: How Short-Term Loans can Bridge the Gap

When it comes to things going wrong, life rarely waits for payday.  Unforeseen expenses like a broken phone, a medical bill, a home repair, or a new car battery can create a short-term financial gap – often at the most inconvenient time.  When that happens, people need quick, practical financial relief.  That is where a short-term loan can help. The key is to choose a loan that fits both your need and your repayment timeline. A  good loan should solve a problem, not create a bigger one. Th...
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Ford Ranger Hit with Second Recall in 2 Weeks, Which Also Snags Bronco

Ford Ranger Hit with Second Recall in 2 Weeks, Which Also Snags Bronco

It might be time to start naming the vehicles Ford hasn’t recalled so far in 2026, because the list would be very short. Now, its popular midsize body-on-frame vehicles, the Ranger and Bronco, are part of a recall involving loose seat bolts that affects nearly 180,000 vehicles. Worse, this is the second recall issued for the Blue Oval’s midsize pickup in less than a month. Wait, Didn’t the Ranger Get Recalled a Couple of Weeks Ago? Owners of the 2024–2026 Ford Ranger are having a rough s...
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Here’s What GM CEO Mary Barra Drives: ‘It’s Just A Great Performance Vehicle’

Here’s What GM CEO Mary Barra Drives: ‘It’s Just A Great Performance Vehicle’

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said she is currently driving a GMC Hummer EV SUV.   She says it’s ‘a great performance vehicle.’ The top 3X trim costs $107,995 and can deliver up to 1,160 horsepower.   Mary Barra has been the CEO of General Motors since 2014. In that time, the automaker has built some truly fantastic performance cars—the Camaro, the SS, the C8 Corvette, the list goes on. But according to Barra, she daily drives a different kind of performance vehicle.   Bar...
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Man (40s) arrested after e-scooters and e-bikes seized in Dublin 7

Man (40s) arrested after e-scooters and e-bikes seized in Dublin 7

A MAN HAS been arrested after gardaí seized a number of electric bikes and scooters in Dublin. The seizures were made as part of Operation Meacán, which aims to tackle the use of electric motorbikes, e-scooters and e-bikes being used for criminal activity, including drug distribution and money laundering.  Gardaí from the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Central Bridewell Community Engagement Area conducted a number of checkpoints in Dublin 7.  A spokesperson said the high-powered veh...
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This Waterproof JBL Portable Speaker Is on Sale for $40 Right Now

This Waterproof JBL Portable Speaker Is on Sale for $40 Right Now

Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Amazon Table of Contents A versatile portable speaker is a great addition to your summer kit—but while lots of speakers claim to be portable, many of them are surprisingly bulky, not very durable, or deliver tinny sound. The JBL Go 4 has none of those issues. It’s currently one of the best travel speakers in its price ran...
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Nissan Kills Its EV Plans In America, Pivots To Trucks  

Nissan Kills Its EV Plans In America, Pivots To Trucks  

Nissan has confirmed it is canceling its plans to produce electric vehicles in the United States.   The automaker had planned to turn its Mississippi factory into an EV hub.   Nissan will build trucks instead of EVs at the factory.   Nissan no longer plans to build electric vehicles at its Canton, Mississippi, factory. After announcing a $500 million investment into the facility in 2021, with plans to build two EVs there, the automaker is now shifting focus and will build several new trucks i...
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Chery unveils versatile Tiggo V concept at Beijing Auto Show

Chery unveils versatile Tiggo V concept at Beijing Auto Show

Chinese automaker Chery has taken the wraps off its all-new Tiggo V at Auto China 2026, introducing a bold new approach to family mobility that could reshape how South African households view multi-purpose vehicles. The Tiggo V is positioned as a “3-in-1” vehicle, designed to seamlessly adapt between SUV, MPV and bakkie-like functionality. The concept reflects a growing global trend where consumers demand more flexibility from a single vehicle, rather than owning multiple cars for different...
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