Circuit Cellar
The Future of Edge AI Ultra-Low Power Edge AI
The Case for Intelligence at the Source
3 min |
January 2026
Circuit Cellar
Build a Miniature Greenhouse for Hydroponic and Potted Plants
Automated Monitoring with a Raspberry Pi 4B
10 min |
January 2026
Circuit Cellar
Build a Smart Energy Meter to Track Home Power Use
Using an ESP32 Dev Kit and PZEM-004T Energy Sensor Module
10+ min |
January 2026
Circuit Cellar
The Pulse of Innovation 600
The Rise of Wearable Technology
10+ min |
January 2026
Cottages and Bungalows
Cottage Classic
This timeless remodel results in a charming kitchen that's functional, too.
2 min |
February / March 2025
Motor Trend
Audi Q6/SQ6 E-Tron
Sporty yet luxurious dynamics Lightning-quick charging A potential bargain
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Dodge Charger Daytona EV
PROS Looks fantastic Drives relatively well Shockingly practical CONS Slow charging Menu surfing to drift will never be cool Needs another year in the oven
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
BMW M2
At this point, there's no denying it. We just can't get enough of the BMW 2 Series Coupe, especially the spicy M2. The regular 2 Coupe was a Car of the Year finalist in 2022, the M2 a finalist in 2023, and in 2024 we named the M2 our Performance Vehicle of the Year. Why is it back again, a record fourth time? Because BMW just keeps making it better.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
THE CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ IS THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD, AGAIN
This story, in a way, begins with the Lincoln Navigator.
5 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Audi RS E-Tron GT
Audi has come a long way since the debut of its first E-Tron electric vehicle. Case in point: the 2026 RS E-Tron GT Performance. The four-door tourer is an electric-propelled rocket that delivers blistering acceleration at any speed, with a massive 912 horsepower emanating from its dual motors, aided particularly by its newly redesigned rear motor. The power is breathtaking.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Audi A5/S5
The smaller end of Audi's lineup is undergoing what's known in corporate parlance as a restructuring, shrinking from the A4 sedan, A5 coupe and convertible, and A5 Sportback (plus each one's sportier S version) to just one model: the A5 and the more powerful S5.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
FORD'S EXCELLENT SMALL PICKUP EARNS OUR HIGHEST HONOR AT LAST
Are pickups becoming caricatures of their former selves? They seem to grow larger and heavier with each successive redesign to the point where you need staircase tailgates just to load them. Swimming against this tsunami is the wee Ford Maverick, a pickup that allows normal-sized human adults to reach in over the side rail and grab items off the bed floor without even standing on tippy-toes. The climb into the bed is manageable without steps, and many tailgate partiers may find their feet resting on the ground. Revolutionary.
5 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Chevrolet Silverado EV
PROS Big tires Huge battery Familiar big truck energy CONS Gimmicky drive mode features One option for body configuration Gets stuck on easy trails
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
GMC Sierra EV
PROS Big range Good towing manners Super Cruise delights CONS Still pricey with options Useless off-road Frivolous features
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet's three-row family SUV has a nicer interior and good passing power, and it steers and brakes well, all without asking too much from the driver. For 2026, the Traverse also has a new standard turbocharged I-4 engine and available Super Cruise.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Cadillac Vistiq
General Motors has finally allowed Cadillac to define itself as a luxury benchmark for today.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Jeep Cherokee
The Jeep name recalls ideas of freedom forged in the fighting of fascist forces during World War II and now stands for rugged individualism and off-road capability.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Kia EV6
The automotive midcycle update can go in a lot of ways. Ideally, the automaker fixes any issues with the existing model and changes the styling in an agreeable way. Most of the time, the refreshed vehicle is at least a little better than the one it replaces, but there's no guarantee. For the EV6, though, that's exactly what it is.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Lincoln Navigator
Luxury seating for all three rows • Strong powertrain • Configurable panoramic screen Positioning of touch-control screen • Digital adjustments for basic functions • Ride not as refined as expected
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Mini Countryman
PROS Playful and distinctive interior • Cheerful driving dynamics • Surprisingly practical CONS Limited range • Slow charging speeds • Overly reliant on gimmicks
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Lucid Gravity
PROS Exceptional driving dynamics Ultra-quick charging Spacious, luxurious interior CONS Glitches galore Questionable design choices Dense user interface
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Nissan Armada
PROS New twin-turbo V-6 pulls like a V-8 Comfy second-row seats Low price CONS Rough ride Cramped third row Sloppy handling
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Subaru Solterra
PROS Powerful standard all-wheel drive • Balanced ride and handling • Distinctive interior styling CONS Toyota bZ's superior tuning • Average range and slow charging • Weird interior layout
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Toyota 4Runner
Is the 4Runner an iconic vehicle? You'd think so, the way Toyota treats it.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Polestar 3
We've long since entered the era when computers and software define how we interact with our vehicles. There's precious little innovation you can do with a modern car that's purely mechanical. This presents enormous possibilities for new features but also leaves automakers vulnerable to infuriating software bugs. Like the mythical Icarus, the 2025 Polestar 3 flew too close to the software sun, and its digital wings melted.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Tesla Model Y
What would a Tesla be without split opinions? The Model Y's midcycle refresh brought significant enough changes to earn it a spot in our competition.
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Toyota bZ
PROS Lovely and comfortable cloth seats Sporty ride and quick steering NACS charging and 25 percent more range No one-pedal driving No frunk CONS Awful ergonomics with digital cluster placement
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Volkswagen Tiguan
PROS High-quality interior Great with either engine Lots of features per dollar CONS No hybrid available for now Driver assistance systems need work Room for tuning refinement
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Toyota RAV4
PROS Hybrid-only New infotainment system Safety technologies CONS Drives like before Rear doors have shallow openings Interior splits opinions
2 min |
Winter 2026
Motor Trend
Volvo EX30
PROS Fast and good fun to drive Handsome interior styling Creative use of recycled and sustainable materials CONS Mediocre range and slow charging Cramped back seat Lousy value equation
2 min |