Here's an insider travel pro-tip from someone who flies a couple-hundred thousand miles a year: Don't name any of your Bluetooth devices "bomb." www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

After months of debate and a good week of tinkering with settings, I've finally made the move and ported my newsletter away from Substack. Those in the newsletter game have surely seen no shortage of discussion online about the merits of staying vs. leaving and trust me it hasn't been an easy call.

I'm not sure whether to be amused or horrified that Red Bull Racing Crocs exist... especially for $95. #f1

I couldn’t help thinking about precedents of icons going electric and getting absolutely torn apart because of it. Please enjoy some thoughts on why I appreciate the Luce, even if it isn’t the brand’s most sultry car. However, there is one big reason why I’m concerned about its success…

The Ferrari Luce is as revolutionary for the brand as it is... controversial. I have the details for you over at @engadget.com www.engadget.com/2180674/ferr...

Here's what I actually came to Germany to see, and to drive. It's the new Porsche Cayenne Electric Coupè, slightly swoopier version of Porsche's electric SUV, available with over 1,100 horsepower in Turbo trim. #ev

Spotted in the German countryside, it's a Porsche 718 prototype with no signs of combustion. No exhaust. No engine noise. After all the chatter of the EV being canceled, I'll take this as an encouraging sign that the project is continuing. #porsche

Please enjoy this picture of Koopa, relaxing amidst the entrails of his prey, tongue slightly askew.

Fact of the moment: "AI-generated content vastly underperforms human-written articles when it comes to search and discovery" www.inc.com/chloe-aiello...

Last month, my wife and I hopped the Shinkansen and headed north out of Tokyo in search of cherry blossoms. We sadly missed peak season, but had an absolutely lovely time just the same, including a ride on one of Japan's most scenic railways and sampling some of the finest Apple treats in the world.

On our way to start shooting the new episodes of MST3K this morning. Very exciting! (He’s gonna drive)

Toyota’s future city has some seriously dystopian early vibes, what with the cameras and the security guards and the empty streets, but there’s potential there for it to be something more significant down the road. Some more thoughts on that in my latest newsletter.

Greetings from Spain. Spending a few days getting comfortable in Volvo's upcoming EX60 SUV. It's a stunning place and I think I'm allowed to say the company's latest EV is quite a looker as well. Any other impressions, though, will have to wait. Stay tuned. #volvo #ev

I'm fresh back from Japan, where I got an inside look at Toyota's Woven City. It has all the markings of a privacy nightmare, but this future city could someday prove to be the ultimate maker space and startup goldmine. Read all about it at @arstechnica.com arstechnica.com/cars/2026/05...

Ginza and Shinbashi are some of my favorite areas of Tokyo to wander, but also some of the most miserable places to drive. All the more reason to let the car to the driving. open.substack.com/pub/timsteve...

Latest update on our Street Fighter II Pinball restoration project. Really starting to look near complete again. Current goal: have this ready for sale in time for the release of the new movie in October. Feels eminently doable, but we'll see if my travel schedule cooperates.

For the "Don't worry, AI isn't coming for your jobs" crowd, my local pizza joint, in a tiny town, now has an agent answering phones and taking orders. That's a great starter job for a high school kid gone.

NYC's time has come. Can't wait. youtu.be/kJFpjFmc6uA?...

A thread about how Target is now pulling a Hertz, and having their customers arrested on bogus theft charges.

Here's the conclusion of my free newsletter going out tomorrow, on the dangerous rhetoric spread by Sam Altman, Dario Amodei and Demis Hassabis. wheresyoured.at

Greetings from the land of Nissan. Out here in Yokohama this week sampling some future product, but these three lovelies in the lobby certainly caught my eye.

There's... an underground street racing community in Albany? I have apparently been missing out. www.news10.com/top-stories/...

Scary but also encouraging, some numbers on how bad smartphone use is for your state of mind, but also that a short digital detox can have meaningful results. Gift link: wapo.st/4vho2JA

wild request but does anyone in Seattle have a really cool vintage truck I could take photos with on Thursday lol

"A live look from the Orion capsule, the Moon, and us, the Earth. All in one shot."

Back in 2013, I was so fed up with Nokian’s studded tires that I swore I’d never buy another set. Here, in 2026, I’m blown away by the tech on display — and hidden within — the company’s latest model. More details in my latest newsletter.

My kingdom for an Altın Gün/Angine de Poitrine crossover album.

I wasn't sure what to expect from Nokian's latest, but on dry roads they absolutely delivered a significant reduction in noise.

Listen, I understand the skepticism about in-wheel motors and unsprung mass and etc. etc. But after a day behind the wheel of this all-wheel drive pony car, I’m a believer that the potentials outweigh the drawbacks. open.substack.com/pub/timsteve...

Roads are finally clear of salt and the coupe is back on the road, with a fresh timing belt with all the trimmings and a Kartboy short shifter with all the bushings for good measure.

What's worse: People sharing fake, AI-generated videos on Facebook as if they're real, or the people commenting on the videos "It doesn't matter!" when people point out that they're AI?

I'm live on @dtnsshow.bsky.social Live talking about the current... state of EVs, Afeela, and all that jazz. Tune in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQkt...

There's a new Grand Sport in town, and a hybrid version at that! And, if that's not enough, there's a new V8 that makes more power thanks to a quicker processor and fast Fourier transforms!! All the details over at @arstechnica.com arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03...

My heart goes out to the teams at Sony Honda Mobility, but it's hard to say we couldn't see this coming. I break down the myriad factors that led to this cancelation and give some thoughts on what made a Sony car such a challenging prospect in the first place.

Tried to write a thing about what'll probably be my last drive in an RS6 Avant for the newsletter. Things got a little heavy, for better or worse. timstevens.substack.com/p/escape-to-...

Timing belt time for the STI Coupe... So far so good...

Just finally finished Star Wars Outlaws. 10/10. What a ride. Better than most of the films. I know it had its... issues at launch. But if you've been sleeping on this one like I was, it's well worth your time now.

Doing a little tire testing this week. On the right, Nokian's Hakka 10 studded snow tire, the same I raced on this past season. The left is the new Hakka 01, the ones with the fancy temperature-sensitive stud tech. Very keen to see how they compare as the temps increase this week!

We've got movie sign!!!

From @iracing.com to IRL, join me for a spin in @porscheusa.bsky.social 911 Cup. It's over at @arstechnica.com! arstechnica.com/cars/2026/03...

Some really compelling designs got the axe this week, while another yet lives on… open.substack.com/pub/timsteve...

Got to break out my most expensive suit today for a very special drive. It's the new Porsche 911 Cup, and as soon as my ears stop ringing I'll start writing up my impressions.

What's it like to slide a priceless prototype EV across a lake? And can the extra 1,000 pounds Audi's new RS5 gained really be worth it? That and plenty more in my latest newsletter.

We are lucky to have two "World's Largest" arcades in the United States. Which is truly the largest? The answer may surprise you... because it doesn't matter. They're both amazing. Had an absolute blast investigating this piece for Ars. arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/...

@billcorbett.bsky.social thanks for the follow. Big fan and super excited for the new eps!

The BMW i3 is more than an electrified 3 Series. It's the next step in BMW's rollout of its next-gen EV platform, and a huge step forward for vehicle control dynamics. It's also a proper hoot on the ice.

Greetings from Marrakesh, where I've just spent a few days behind the wheel of Audi's new RS5, which pairs a 2.9-liter V6 with a pair of turbos and a pair of electric motors.

Huge fan of the original series. Couldn't be more excited for this.

I'm always happy to talk about my favorite form of amateur motorsport, and after you try it you'll feel the same way.

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