General Motors is reportedly developing the BEV-N platform to succeed the BEV3 architecture, which supports models such as the Chevrolet Equinox EV and Cadillac Lyriq. The BEV-N platform is expected to debut in 2028 or 2029, with the next-generation Equinox EV and Blazer EV as the first models.

Roku is the most used streaming platform in the US, with nearly 40% of users, surpassing Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart Hub, a Horowitz Research survey says. Consumers, however, rate competing platforms higher in areas such as ease of finding content, lag time and smart home integration.

Polestar will cease US sales starting with the 2027 model year after the Commerce Department denied authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which restricts imports of vehicles with Chinese-linked connected technology. The move is part of broader government efforts to curb Chinese electric vehicles amid national security concerns. Polestar, which is majority owned by China-based Geely, has shifted its focus to Europe, where 78% of its first-quarter sales occurred. The company will continue to sell existing models and provide service in the US.

YouTube Shorts now offers users the ability to double playback speed, letting viewers watch short-form videos even more quickly. This update is designed to help users absorb information faster or skip to their favorite moments with greater ease. The feature is part of a broader effort to make the Shorts experience more flexible and intuitive for its growing audience.