This week, we're diving into Engadget's coverage from the 2025 New York Auto Show. There are tons of EVs, as we expected, as well as some surprising disappointments (what the heck did Subaru do to the Outback?!). Also, we once again try to make sense of the Trump administration's tariff mess. Stay tuned to the end of this episode for a chat with Isaiah Saxon, the director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi, about his puppet-filled kid’s adventure. Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Topics What’s hot in EVs from New York Auto Show 2025 – 1:56 Federal Judge rules that Google has a monopoly on U.S. digital ads – 17:42 Facebook antitrust trial begins after several attempts to scuttle the case – 22:18 Tariff Watch: tariffs on semiconductors and electronics to be announced later – 31:16 PS5 prices are rising around the world – 34:22 NPR: Whistleblower shows evidence DOGE took sensitive data from federal labor board – 42:35 Sidewalk alerts in Seattle and Palo Alto hacked to play AI-generated messages – 47:18 New details for Mario Kart World – 48:43 Around Engadget / Working On – 51:42 Picks – 54:31 Interview with Legend of Ochi director Isaiah Saxon – 59:59 Credits  Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Nathan IngrahamProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/engadget-podcast-ny-auto-show-2025-and-a-chat-with-the-director-of-the-legend-of-ochi-140014709.html?src=rss

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Netflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the world’s largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trump’s policies cast a pall on the economy.The numbers released Thursday indicated Netflix is still building on the momentum that enabled it to add 41 million worldwide subscribers last year—the biggest annual gain in the company’s 27-year history.But it’s unclear precisely how many more subscribers Netflix picked up during the January-March period because this report marks the first time that that the Los Gatos, California, company hasn’t provided a quarterly update on its total subscribers.Netflix announced last year it would no longer report subscriber numbers beginning with this quarter as the company seeks to shift investors’ focus to its profits after topping 300 million global subscribers in December. As part of that emphasis, Netflix is working to sell more advertising to supplement subscription dollars.Netflix’s sharper focus on its finances paid off in this year’s first quarter with earnings of $2.9 billion, or $6.61 per share, a 24% increase from from the same time last year. Revenue climbed 13% from the same time last year to $10.54 billion. Both numbers exceeded forecasts compiled by FactSet Research. Without providing details, Netflix cited ongoing subscriber growth as the main reason for its strong start this year.The robust growth came against a background of economic chaos and Trump’s fluctuating trade war. The tech industry has been hit particularly hard by the sweeping tariffs that Trump unveiled April 2 because so many bellwether companies rely on international supply chains that have been provided some relief by temporary freezes and exemptions from the fees.But Netflix’s global streaming service hasn’t been touched by Trump’s tariffs yet, making the company a notable exception that has enabled its stock price to increase 9% so far this year, while the market values of most other major tech companies have plummeted.“Netflix remains a standout in an otherwise volatile tech landscape,” said Andrew Rocco, a who tracks the stock market for Zacks Investment Research.The company’s shares rose nearly 3% in extended trading after its report came out.The trade war could still hurt Netflix if it triggers a recession or fuels inflationary pressures as many economists fear. In those scenarios, more consumers may curtail their discretionary spending on entertainment.The economic volatility could also result in a slowdown in advertising to the detriment of Netflix’s efforts to sell more commercials for a low-priced version of its streaming service that accounted for most of its last year’s subscriber growth.“We’re paying close attention clearly to the consumer sentiment and where the broader economy is moving,” Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters said during a Thursday conference call. “But based on what we are seeing by actually operating the business right now, there’s nothing really significant to note.”Peters also said Netflix’s low-cost option, currently priced at $8 per month in the U.S., should help insulate its video streaming service if households start tightening their belts.In a sign of its confidence, Netflix reaffirmed its previous prediction for annual revenue of roughly $44 billion, up 13% from 2024.“Historically in tougher economies, home entertainment value is really important to consumer households,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos noted during the conference call. —Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer

The last backpack we saw designed specifically to carry odd-shaped items was the Sherman, by Chrome Industries. Sadly it's been discontinued.German manufacturer Red Rebane, which makes bags for bicyclists, is stepping into the breach. Their EXO MAX bag has a simple design and a robust construction. Two Cordura flaps are connected by adjustable straps, allowing the bag to transport larger items. It can hold unwieldy packages, tool cases, a case of beer and even guitars, though the maximum weight rating is just 10kg (22 lbs). It also features shoulder straps, allowing you to wear it backpack-style. The EXO MAX has been successfully Kickstarted, with 18 days left to pledge at press time. The $160 bag is scheduled to ship in July.

The Lotus Elise S1 was one of the most popular sports cars in the mid-90s, appreciated by purists and motorheads for its distinct design backed by performance. Although the car has been lost in time, overshadowed by names like Porsche 911, it still manages to turn heads. Now, passionate motorsports photographer GF Williams turned car builder has crafted a restomod version of the Elise dubbed Project Safari with a rally race character. Under the Surrey-based company Get Lost, Williams and his team of fabricators and engineers have beefed up the sports car for off-road-ready adventures. That’s almost like changing the racing DNA of the sports car and morphing it into a beast that can take on dirt trails without any iota of hesitation. With this mod, the track-hugging Lotus retains its featherweight character and a compact footprint. However, the conversion isn’t just about slapping on body panels or increasing the ride height. According to George Williams, “This is not a modified Elise, it’s our interpretation of what the platform had to offer. Everything has been considered – from the design to the drive – all in the pursuit of creating something fun.” Designer: Get Lost The visual aesthetics are noticeably different from the original with a 100mm lift, and the underbody is reinforced with maximum protection to make the car ready for the unforgiving tracks. The large fenders hug the all-terrain tires, bespoke suspension coated in Cerakote for protection from rocks and debris. The round headlights have been replaced by the rectangular ones to give the Elise an aggressive personality.  Rally car element is exemplified by the yellow auxiliary lights mounted on the hood, which make the dusty tracks well lit. For maximum control on the roads, Willams’ team added a rally-style limited-slip differential and a hydraulic handbrake. Get Lost has added a mid-mounted roof scoop with an intake that splits into two ducts, feeding air into the engine. The makers inform that the Project Safari is loaded with a different powertrain, suggesting the original 1.8-litre Rover K-Series has been swapped for something with more meat. The zircon-coated twin exhaust further cements the fact that the Project Safari has more power than you could bargain for. The roll bar and the rear deck hold the spare tire, which is integrated with floating wings that are reminiscent of a WRC rally car. On the inside, the modded Project Safari Elise has bespoke seats trimmed in leather and tweed. According to Williams, every element of the modded Lotus Elise doesn’t work in isolation; rather, “enhances the character and capability of the entire car.” The production of the Project Safari is slated to begin by the end of this year. There’s no word about the pricing of the car yet, but more could come on that in the future. The post Project Safari is a comprehensive Lotus Elise restomod turning the sport car into off-road racer first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Macworld If you’re already thinking about all the outdoor activities you’re going to do this summer, you’re going to need an Apple Watch to keep track of it all. And today’s a great time to buy one: Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Series 10 at its very best price of $299, a hefty $100 discount, and the best price we’ve ever seen. The Apple Watch Series 10 is a gorgeous smartwatch that looks as good on a night out as it does with workout gear. Not only do we love how it looks, but when we reviewed it, we gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, praising its easy-to-read display and faster charging. The device is crack-resistant and has an IP6X dust resistance and will even survive dives of up to 50 meters, so it’ll be ready no matter what you do this summer. And the 18 hours of battery life is enough to get through it all and a quick charge before bed will let you track sleep all night too. Speaking of sleep tracking, the Apple Watch Series 10 comes with a truckload of features and sensors to track your fitness activity, run ECGs, and keep an eye on your heart rate and rhythm. The smartwatch comes with Fall Detection, knows if you’ve been in a car crash, and if you get into trouble, the emergency SOS feature lets you quickly call for help. So stop dreaming about summer and get yourself the Apple Watch Series 10 for $299 while this deal is still hot. It's time to save 25% on the Apple Watch Series 10Buy now at Amazon

The quest for long, healthy life—and even immortality—is probably almost as old as humans are, but it’s never been hotter than it is right now. Today my newsfeed is full of claims about diets, exercise routines, and supplements that will help me live longer. A lot of it is marketing fluff, of course. It should be fairly obvious that a healthy, plant-rich diet and moderate exercise will help keep you in good shape. And no drugs or supplements have yet been proved to extend human lifespan. The growing field of longevity medicine is apparently aiming for something in between these two ends of the wellness spectrum. By combining the established tools of clinical medicine (think blood tests and scans) with some more experimental ones (tests that measure your biological age), these clinics promise to help their clients improve their health and longevity. But a survey of longevity clinics around the world, carried out by an organization that publishes updates and research on the industry, is revealing a messier picture. In reality, these clinics—most of which cater only to the very wealthy—vary wildly in their offerings. Today, the number of longevity clinics is thought to be somewhere in the hundreds. The proponents of these clinics say they represent the future of medicine. “We can write new rules on how we treat patients,” Eric Verdin, who directs the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, said at a professional meeting last year. Phil Newman, who runs Longevity.Technology, a company that tracks the longevity industry, says he knows of 320 longevity clinics operating around the world. Some operate multiple centers on an international scale, while others involve a single “practitioner” incorporating some element of “longevity” into the treatments offered, he says. To get a better idea of what these offerings might be, Newman and his colleagues conducted a survey of 82 clinics around the world, including the US, Australia, Brazil, and multiple countries in Europe and Asia. Some of the results are not all that surprising. Three-quarters of the clinics said that most of their clients were Gen Xers, aged between 44 and 59. This makes sense—anecdotally, it’s around this age that many people start to feel the effects of aging. And research suggests that waves of molecular changes associated with aging hit us in our 40s and again in our 60s. (Longevity influencers Bryan Johnson, Andrew Huberman, and Peter Attia all fall into this age group too.) And I wasn’t surprised to see that plenty of clinics are offering aesthetic treatments, focusing more on how old their clients look. Of the clinics surveyed, 28% said they offered Botox injections, 35% offered hair loss treatments, and 38% offered “facial rejuvenation procedures.”  “The distinction between longevity medicine and aesthetic medicine remains blurred,” Andrea Maier of the National University of Singapore, and cofounder of a private longevity clinic, wrote in a commentary on the report. Maier is also former president of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society, an organization that was set up with the aim of establishing clinical standards and credibility for longevity clinics. Other results from the survey underline how much of a challenge this will be; many clinics are still offering unproven treatments. Over a third of the clinics said they offered stem-cell treatments, for example. There is no evidence that those treatments will help people live longer—and they are not without risk, either. I was a little surprised to see that most of the clinics are also offering prescription medicines off label. In other words, drugs that have been approved for specific medical issues are apparently being prescribed for aging instead. This is also not without risks—all medicines have side effects. And, again, none of them have been proved to slow or reverse human aging. And these prescriptions are coming from certified medical doctors. More than 80% of clinics reported that their practice was overseen by a medical doctor with more than 10 years of clinical experience. It was also a little surprising to learn that despite their high fees, most of these clinics are not making a profit. For clients, the annual costs of attending a longevity clinic range between $10,000 and $150,000, according to Fountain Life, a company with clinics in Florida and Prague. But only 39% of the surveyed clinics said they were turning a profit and 30% said they were “approaching breaking even,” while 16% said they were operating at a loss. Proponents of longevity clinics have high hopes for the field. They see longevity medicine as nothing short of a revolution—a move away from reactive treatments and toward proactive health maintenance. But these survey results show just how far they have to go. This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here.