Dong’s mostly rational opinions on various subjects or his previews/first impressions of products, based on vendor-supplied information, that he’s interested in reviewing subsequently after real-world, hands-on testing.
In mid-2021, Tesla removed RADAR from its Model Y and Model 3 fleet to transit to its ” Tesla Vision” self-driving approach. My 2021 Model Y Long Range, delivered on the last day of 2020, was among the last that still has this sensor, which supposedly plays a part in …
On July 16, 2021, Tesla made the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature available via a $199 monthly subscription. Update: The price was lowered to $99/month in April 2024 If you think that price is too high, well, you kind of miss the point! But, cost-wise, that’s quite reasonable considering the nutty …
Of dreadful things about driving a car, in my book, having a flat tire ranks among the top. There’s no way to prevent it effectively. It’s never good timing. And it sure is a pain when you get one in the middle of nowhere. In the last days of 2014, …
On June 24, 2021, Microsoft announced its latest Windows 11 via a special streaming event that contained no surprises. That’s because the new operating system had been leaked days in advance, enabling folks, including your truly, to install and experience it first hand. At a glance, Windows 11 is basically …
If you haven’t heard of it, Amazon Sidewalk is a nice-sounding concept that you likely don’t want to be a part of. Why? Well, the fact that you have only four days left to make that choice alone is self-evident. Indeed, according to Amazon, starting June 8, a long list …
Hi everyone! I hope this finds you in good health and high spirits. Stay safe, as always! I’m excited to start our brand new trip around the sun, and likely so are you! The year 2020 has been nuts, to put it mildly. For example, I’ve been in my comfy …
There are many ways to show off financial success. You can get an expensive painting, don a nice watch, buy that nice guy a coffee every morning, or, better yet, snatch this Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6 tri-band Mesh System (model SXK80) NETGEAR announced today. Hang it on the wall, and …
