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    TikTok and Google CEOs will also kiss the ring.

    In addition to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook reportedly attending Trump’s inauguration on Monday, it now seems that Google’s Sundar Pichai will be attending as well.

    Importantly, TikTok CEO Shou Chew is also expected to sit in a position of honor on the dais alongside former presidents and family members. Trump has vowed to save the app facing a US ban.

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    DJI keeps expanding into new categories.

    The $319 1.8kW Solar/Car Super Fast Charger will charge the company’s giant batteries at 600W off the alternator when the engine’s on, plus an additional 1200W max from rooftop solar that’ll continue to provide a charge when parked at the job site or campground (unlike DJI’s $299 1kW car charger). It can also reverse charge the starter battery in your van, truck, or RV.

    If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.

    DJI’s 1.8kW hybrid car charger (left) next to the less flexible 1kW car charger (right). They can charge a portable battery about 5 to 15 times faster than a 12V cigarette lighter jack.
    DJI’s 1.8kW hybrid car charger (left) next to the less flexible 1kW car charger (right). They can charge a portable battery about 5 to 15 times faster than a 12V cigarette lighter jack.
    Image: DJI
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    Thomas Ricker
    VanMoofs go Pro.

    A Ride Pro subscription lets you hunt down your stolen e-bike yourself — instead of paying €150/yr for the Bike Hunters recovery service — while adding remote notifications, health app syncing, and more. It’s available for older S3/X3 models first, with newer S5/A5 support “following soon.” Ride Pro’s introductory price costs €4.99/mth or €49/yr with a two-week free trial.

    Correction: Bike Hunters is part of Theft Proof service, not Ride Pro

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    Thomas Ricker
    Starbucks: buy something or leave.

    The new Coffeehouse Code of Conduct in North America reverses a policy that let people hang out in its stores, drink its water, and use its toilets without ever buying anything. It comes at a time of flagging customer traffic and sales.

    That means your co-working space is now going to cost you a few bucks, which, frankly, is a bargain when the policy goes into effect on January 27th.

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    Thomas Ricker
    2024 is officially the hottest year on record.

    As expected. Insert smiling cartoon dog sitting at a table, coffee mug in hand, as Los Angeles goes up in flames. This is fine.

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    Thomas Ricker
    TSMC earned $26,300,000,000 in just three months.

    The world’s most advanced chip maker is doing okay, up almost 39 percent compared to the same quarter last year.

    Microlino’s ‘anti-pickup truck’ is designed for AmericansMicrolino’s ‘anti-pickup truck’ is designed for Americans
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    Microlino bubble cars, personalized.

    Micro is now offering “over a thousand unique customization options” for the four-wheeled all-electric mini car I reviewed last year. Everything from exterior accents and trim, to interior upholstery, to the battery can be tweaked to match your whims and whimsy. Clearly — matte grey with Amsterdam orange accents is the only way to go.

    The first personalized Microlinos created with the new configurator will be delivered in the spring.

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    Thomas Ricker
    The worst of CES.

    iFixit has pulled together a panel of experts to call out the least repairable and most insecure, unnecessary, and energy and privacy harvesting gadgets from CES 2025.

    And here’s our list of the best.