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After offering its customers free NACS adapters for Tesla's Superchargers, Ford is telling its customers to stop using them, according to a service bulletin spotted by InsideEVs. The reason cited is a "potential issue" that could reduce charging speeds over time and even cause charging port damage, the company wrote. The automaker will send a replacement adapter "in the coming weeks" and requires customers to send back the existing adapter, both at no cost. "It is imperative that we receive all adapters affected to reduce the risk of potential vehicle damage," it added. After signing an EV-charging pact with Tesla in May 2023, Ford EV owners in Canada and the US got a green light to use Superchargers earlier this year. The original deadline for a free adapter was June 2024, but after multiple delays due to supplier issues, the deadline was extended until September 30, and may be further put off due to this latest issue. The adapters convert North American standard CCS ports used on Ford EVs to Tesla's proprietary NACS cables. Other companies (Nissan, Rivian, GM, Subaru and many others) that cut deals with Tesla offered similar adapters, though many will permanently adopt the NACS standard for future vehicles. Ford itself plans to make the switch in 2025. Creating a NACS adapter isn't just a matter of changing the pins around, as the latest V4 Superchargers are rated for 250 kW and 615 A enough to power multiple homes. Earlier this year, Tesla sued the supplier of a cheap NACS adapter, saying it could lead to "catastrophic" injuries. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-tells-ev-owners-to-stop-using-its-free-tesla-supercharger-adapters-120023623.html?src=rss
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If youre after a high-resolution mirrorless camera, most folks in the know will point you to the Sonys A1. Canon, annoyed at not being everyones first choice, is fighting back with its new EOS R5 Mark II, a 45-megapixel mirrorless with plenty of bells and whistles. Engadgets Steve Dent knows a thing or two about high-end cameras, and hes spent the last few weeks using the $4,300 shooter. It isnt perfect, but he was impressed by the faster shooting and better autofocus, especially given the A1 is a lot more expensive. To learn all about the new R5 II and decide if its the camera to put at the top of your wish list, read our in-depth review. Dan Cooper Get this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! The biggest tech stories you missed Turns out Redboxs derelict kiosks are a big red security risk Qualcomm axes its Windows on ARM PC dev kit Teslas FSD is under federal investigation after four reduced-visibility crashes Spider-Man 2 will crawl onto PCs in January Star Trek: Lower Decks bows out on business as usual Five seasons simply arent enough. Paramount+ The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks starts streaming October 24 on Paramount+. Ive seen the first five of the ten-episode series and can say its the same show we know and love. Its got the same quirks, but the idea its being axed when theres clearly so much more room for stories in this corner of the Trek universe is ludicrous. Continue Reading. Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal It has successfully argued for more time while the court case is ongoing. Google has successfully lobbied for a pause on implementing the remedies laid down in its antitrust battle with Epic Games. The search giant lost the initial case, with a federal court ordering it to open Android to alternative app stores. It says to do so would put 100 million Android users to a whole host of security risks. Continue Reading. Amazons new basic streamer is the $35 Fire TV Stick HD Its cheaper than its predecessor. Amazon Amazon has given its basic streaming stick something of a spit and polish, trimming $5 from the price in the process. The Fire TV Stick HD will set you back just $35 and even comes with an Alexa-powered remote control. Surely, its one of the cheapest ways to make any TV in your home smart, so long as youre happy to be capped at HD resolution. Continue Reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-we-test-canons-new-eos-r5-ii-111522894.html?src=rss
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First, records came back into fashion, and now it could be (*checks notes*) VHS tapes. The last major movie put on VHS was A History of Violence in 2006, but Alien: Romulus, this year's addition to the Alien franchise, is being released as a limited edition VHS tape on December 3rd, The Verge reports. Its director, Fede Alvarez, announced the news at a Beyond Fest-partnered viewing. The Alien: Romulus VHS tape celebrates the 45th anniversary of Alien, a cultural icon infamously described as "a movie where nobody listens to the smart woman, and then they all die except for the smart woman and her cat." The tape will show viewers Alien: Romulus in a 4:3 aspect ratio and comes in a retro-looking case designed by artist Matt Ferguson. Alien: Romulus premiered in August and has reportedly garnered $350 million worldwide we were fans, calling it "a gorgeous and terrifying Alien tale for a new generation." We'll have to wait and see how much VHS sales add to this (seriously, does anyone own a VHS player anymore?), but it will simultaneously be released on 4K-UHD, DVD and Blu-Ray in December. There's no word yet on pricing or quantity for the limited edition VHS tape.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/alien-romulus-is-coming-to-vhs-110055668.html?src=rss
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