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Despite Honda teasing a number of all-electric motorcycle concepts at several shows, including last year’s EICMA event in Italy, it has yet to fully commit to electrification and put something meaty into production.That is all about to change, as its collaboration with Chinese bike-maker Wuyang has resulted in the Wuyang-Honda WH8000D, or the first production electric motorcycle from the famous Japanese two-wheel specialist.Granted, Honda-badged electric scooters have come before this, but the WH8000D, which will likely be called the E-VO in its domestic Chinese market, is the first to resemble a 'proper' motorcycle.Taking inspiration from the gorgeous RC-E concept bike that appeared at the 2011 Tokyo motor show, the E-VO boasts retro-futuristic cafe racer styling, with a neat round headlight, sporty fairing, rear-set footpegs and slightly dropped handlebars.It’s a little awkward to look at and not quite as handsome as the 1960s GP bike-influences of the aforementioned concept, but it is arguably more impressive than the step-through electric scooters that have so far rolled out of Honda production facilities.Despite adopting the air of a larger capacity machine, the E-VO is designed to compete with 125cc combustion engine motorcycles, as the motor it uses boasts a peak power of 15.3 kW – or around 20bhp, according to Electrek.This means that the top speed will be limited to around 68mph to 75mph in the lightest models, although Wuyang-Honda suggests it can accelerate from rest to around 30 mph (city traffic speeds) in just 2.8 seconds .The second sticky issue is the battery capacities and charging speeds, as it will be offered in China in either 4.1 or 6.2 kWh guises. The former offers around 74 miles of range but weighs a portly 143kg.There is also a heavier triple battery pack option that sees the range climb to 105 miles, but charging takes around 2.5 hours on a standard domestic outlet or about 90 minutes on a low-power Level 2 EV charger. There’s no option to fast charge the motorcycle.However, battery swap technology is becoming increasingly popular in China (and further afield), with Cycle World suggesting that the E-VO could well take advantage of something like Honda’s existing Mobile Power Pack e swappable tech.This would allow users to either remove the batteries and charge them away from the bike, but also swap them for fully charged units at dedicated stations.But if that sort of convenience doesn't exist, the Wuyang-Honda becomes a vehicle that is really only good for short commutes – something that can easily be tackled by a more affordable and more convenient ICE scooter.Bang for the yuan(Image credit: Wuyang-Honda)Despite looking slightly odd, not packing particularly punchy performance, offering relatively meager range and slow charging speeds, the Honda-Wuyang E-VO comes fitted with some impressive technology for the money.According to Electrek, prices start at 29,999 yuan, or about $4,500 / £3,100 / AU$6,465 for the 4.1 kWh version, and 36,999 yuan (about $5,100 / £3,811 / AU$7,970) for the 6.2 kWh triple-pack version.However, the bikes come complete with two 7-inch TFT displays that take care of instrumentation, as well as some infotainment duties. There are also built-in front and rear dash cams for added safety.Throw in the 'big bike' inverted front forks, disc brakes and adjustable levers and it starts to look like an impressive package for the money, but it will likely be a lot more expensive should it be primed for global sales.This is where smaller-capacity EVs like this don’t really make much financial sense, as their combustion engine counterparts are more convenient, offer similar performance and generally cost less. Take the Maeving RM-1, Super Soco’s TC Max and Kawasaki’s Ninja Z e-1 as good examples of this.But a wider range of electric motorcycles are on the horizon, with Royal Enfield hoping to be among the first major manufacturers to offer low-cost electrified two-wheel transport when its Flying Flea model eventually goes on sale in early 2026.You might also likeI rode the new Maeving RM1S – and it's the first truly convincing 125cc electric motorbike I've triedRoyal Enfield has turned this classic WW2 bike into a next-gen EV range – and it might just take electric motorcycles mainstreamHonda unveils a series of sleek EVs for China and they're way more exciting than anything we get in the rest of the world

There's a big Anker sale on Amazon that covers several well-regarded power banks and charging accessories. This includes the 737 portable laptop charger, which is just $88. That's the best deal of the bunch, as the price represents a 41 percent discount.

The 737 is a 24,000mAh charger that can juice up a laptop, but also works with other devices like smartphones, tablets and virtual reality headsets. The design is similar to our favorite premium power bank. This one, however, includes a trio of ports, making it a great option for multi-device charging.

Anker says the battery is large enough to charge an iPhone 16 Pro over four times before requiring a refill. Beefier devices, like the newest iPad Pro or MacBook Pro, will get just over a single charge. This is a portable device, with a nice form factor that makes it easy to pack. However, it is on the heavier side.

The Anker MagGo 621 magnetic charger is also on sale for $30, which is a discount of 25 percent. This one attaches to the back of a smartphone to provide more juice. The deal applies to multiple colorways.

The Anker MagGo 3 in 1 charging station is a nice little accessory for a nightstand. It's on sale for $84, which is a discount of 24 percent. It's not portable, as it plugs into the wall, but it accommodates an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch all at the same time. I have one and it really does cut down on cable clutter.

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Amazon Prime Day 2025 is coming soon, and if history is any indication, it will bring a swath of discounts on everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities. If you’re a Prime member, you’ll have access to all of the Amazon Prime Day deals, which is great in theory, but it will undoubtedly make Amazon's website overwhelming during the shopping event.

Engadget will be surfacing all of the best tech deals we can find during Prime Day, but there are some important things to know ahead of time so you can get exactly what you want out of this year’s event. Here's everything we know so far about Amazon Prime Day 2025, and what to consider before the shopping event arrives.

What is Prime Day?

Prime Day is Amazon's members-only shopping event, which means you’ll have to be a Prime subscriber on Prime Day to take advantage of most of the savings. Amazon still offers a 30-day free trial to new Prime subscribers, so you can start your free trial closer to July and participate in the event.

When is Prime Day 2025?

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will be back this year sometime in July, but the official dates have not been released yet.

How often is Prime Day?

Amazon Prime Day typically comes around annually in July. In the last few years, Amazon has also had its "Big Deal Days" in October, which is effectively a second Prime Day and the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season.

How does Prime Day work?

Prime subscribers can go to Amazon's site on Prime Day to see all of the exclusive deals they have access to. Prime subscribers do not have to do anything additional to get Prime Day sales: the discounts you see on product pages will show up in your cart automatically. If you're not a Prime subscriber and you go to Amazon to shop on Prime Day, you'll likely see tons of items on sale but only "with Prime;" those discounts will not be available to those who are not active Prime subscribers.

If you don’t pay for Prime and have no intention of doing so, you should still check out Amazon on Prime Day for sales that are available to all shoppers — there are always a few of them. Plus, it’s very likely that other retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy will have their own competing Prime Day sales during that time frame, too.

How to prep for Prime Day

First, make a list. It’s best to go into Amazon Prime Day as prepared as possible; that means knowing exactly what you want so you stay focused and avoid distractions. Make note of the most important items you want to pick up on Prime Day ahead of time. You can either do this the old-fashioned way on a sticky note, or you can use Amazon’s wish list feature. For the latter, add the items you want to buy on Prime Day to your wish list (or, even better, make a dedicated wishlist with only your Prime Day desirables) and return to that list during the shopping event. Not only will you have everything you want all in one place, but you’ll also be able to see which of those items are cheaper on Prime Day than they were when you originally added them to your list.

Second, use a price tracker. Sites like CamelCamelCamel and Keepa let you monitor the price of specific items on Amazon. You can check out price history charts and you can make your own price-drop alerts, receiving emails when something you want gets a discount. Both CamelCamelCamel and Keepa also have some browser extensions you can download so you don’t have to navigate away from an Amazon product page to check its price history.

Amazon Prime Day deals

Amazon Prime Day typically lasts a couple of days, but for the past few years, the company has started pushing out deals well before the event actually kicks off. We anticipate the same happening this year, with early Prime Day deals kicking off possibly as soon as Amazon officially announces the dates of Prime Day 2025.

While we wouldn't call the following sales "early Prime Day deals" just yet, they do represent some of the best deals you can get on Amazon right now as we wait for the full details of Prime Day to be revealed. We'll update this list as prices change and as we find even more of the best Amazon deals you can get.

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Security researchers find two flaws in vBulletinBoth are critical in severity, and can be chained for RCEOne of the flaws is being actively exploitedA critical security vulnerability found in the popular forum software vBulletin is being abused in the wild, experts have claimed.Cybersecurity researcher Ryan Dewhurst, who claims to have seen exploitation attempts in the wild, says the vulnerability can in theory be used to grant the attackers remote code execution (RCE) capabilities.Dewhurst says the bug, tracked as CVE-2025-48827, is described as an API method invocation flaw, with a severity score of 10/10 (critical). It affects vBulletin versions 5.0.0 through 5.7.5 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.3, running on PHP 8.1 and later.Doxxing SternDewhurst said that he first saw exploitation attempts in his honeypot on May 26. The attacks originated in Poland, he added, stressing that PoCs were available for a few days at this point.It is also worth mentioning that the bug was first spotted by security researcher Egidio Romano (EgiX), who also observed a “Template Conditionals in the template engine” vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-48828.This one has a severity score of 9.0/10 (critical), and grants the attackers remote code execution (RCE) capabilities. These two can allegedly be chained together, but so far, the researchers haven’t seen the chain in the wild.According to BleepingComputer, the bug was probably patched quietly, when Patch Level 1 (for all versions of the 6) and Patch Level 3 (for version 5.7.5) were released. The publication claims that many sites remain at risk since not all admins are diligent when it comes to patching.vBulletin, BleepingComputer further stresses, is one of the most widely used commercial PHP/MySQL-based forum platforms, powering thousands of online communities globally.It owes its popularity, among other things, to its modular design, which makes it both flexible and complex. It also makes it somewhat more exposed to threats.You might also likeConti ransomware group officially shuts down - but probably not for longTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

The Philips Hue AI assistant is now rolling out for iOS users in BeneluxIf you live somewhere else, you can use VPN to try it earlyThe assistant lets you make custom lighting scenes with voice commandsThe new Philips Hue AI assistant is starting to roll out now, letting you create custom lighting scenes to set a mood using natural language.Signify (the company behind Philips Hue) revealed that it was working on an AI tool for its smart lights at CES 2025 in January, and promised that the new assistant would make it easy to create "personalized lighting scenes based on mood, occasion, or style".The company has now got the ball rolling with an initial launch in the Benelux countries, but if you live elsewhere, then you can get around the geographic restriction by using one of the best VPNs to relocate yourself virtually in Belgium, Luxembourg, or the Netherlands.Signify teased the Philips Hue AI assistant at CES 2025 in January (Image credit: Signify)Make it personalFabian over at Hueblog.com, who is based in Germany, managed to get the assistant working by using a VPN to switch his IP address to one of the supported countries and changing his language setting to English.With that done, he was able to use simple voice commands to look for existing lighting scenes or create whole new ones. That'll be music to the ears of anyone who's struggled to track down seasonal lighting schemes for their best smart lights at Christmas or Halloween, or doesn't want to spend time flicking through the presets to find something suitable for the moment.The only drawback is that, for the time being, the AI assistant appears to be exclusive to iOS. Despite attempting the same for all three Benelux countries, I was unable to access the tool on Android, and a Hueblog reader based in Belgium reported the same problem.The Hue AI assistant has only just started to launch, though, and I expect Android owners won't be left in the dark for long. I'll bring you more news about its availability over the coming weeks.You might also likeNanoleaf's new indoor and outdoor smart lights are its funkiest designs to dateGot Philips Hue lights? This new customizable button could make them even smarterYour LG TV can now synchronize with Philips Hue lights without a pricey HDMI Sync Box