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Subaru is now building EVs in-house, starting with a new electric SUV

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 6:29am on Electrek

The new electric SUV is now rolling off the production line at Subaru’s Gunma Yajima Plant, the first time an EV has been made at the facility.

9to5Mac Daily: February 5, 2026 – The latest iPhone Fold specs and rumors

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 6:30am on 9to5Mac

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Apple gets win from EU over Apple Maps and Ads services

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 5:59am on 9to5Mac

Apple has been forced to make a lot of region-specific changes to the iPhone and iOS in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). But the company just received good news from the EU commission regarding the DMA’s impact on two key services: Apple Maps and Ads.

Apple’s new ‘HomePad’ is my most wanted product that’s coming soon

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 5:17am on 9to5Mac

Apple has a brand new Home product—potentially called ‘HomePad’ or ‘HomePod Touch’—that’s reportedly launching this spring. And out of the many products Apple has coming in the next few months, HomePad is easily the one I want most.

What Apple’s subscription model tells us about its future

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 5:13am on 9to5Mac

You might have noticed that over the last several years, more and more companies have shifted to a subscription model for their products and services, and Apple has slowly begun to follow suit. As Apple hardware continues to improve, customers are keeping their devices for longer. Meaning that Apple is earning less per customer on their hardware purchases. This has pushed Apple to add more products to its services. Today, Apple offers subscriptions like cloud storage, media, productivity tools, AppleCare, and now products like Creator Studio. This suggests the company is willing to expand subscriptions into areas that were traditionally one-time purchases, a trend that we need to keep a close eye on. The easiest way to see how far Apple has leaned into subscriptions is to simply lay out everything the company currently offers.

Xiaomi SU7 owner puts 165,000 miles on his EV in 18 months, battery health at 94.5%

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 5:02am on Electrek

A Xiaomi SU7 owner in China has achieved what might be the most impressive real-world battery longevity test we’ve seen yet: 265,000 kilometers (165,000 miles) in just 18 months of ownership, with battery health still at 94.5%.

QuantumScape inaugurates Eagle Line pilot for solid-state battery production [Video]

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 4:29am on Electrek

Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape is off and running in 2026, inaugurating its shiny new Eagle Line for pilot production. Eagle Line lays the groundwork for scaled solid-state battery production and will produce cells to support OEM customer sampling.

San Bernadino hub can now charge 200 electric semi trucks per day

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 3:55am on Electrek

One of the busiest HDEV charging depots in the country got a major upgrade last week, enabling it to charge up to 200 electric semi trucks per day and offer megawatt charging to trucks that can handle the power!

Trek shifts itself with a new 28 MPH car-replacing e-bike

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 3:53am on Electrek

Trek just pulled the covers off a new top-tier city e-bike aimed squarely at riders who want comfort, power, and polish without turning daily riding into a hobby that requires constant tinkering. The new Trek Charter+ arrives as Trek’s most premium everyday e-bike yet, blending high-end drivetrain tech, deep integration, and a strong focus on car-replacement practicality.

Deals: iPad mini $100 off, M5 iPad Pro $230 off, Powerbeats Pro 2, Apple Watch bands $15, more

Published: Feb 5nd 2026 4:41am on 9to5Mac

Alongside the ongoing $100 price drops on all Apple Watch Series 11 models, today we are turning our attention to iPad. The most affordable iPad mini is $100 off in all four colors while we also spotted a chance to land the least pricey M5 iPad Pro you can buy at $230 off the list price. Those deals also join some notable accessory offers, including Apple Solo Bands from $15, a major discount on ZAGG’s Pro Keys 2 for M4/M5 iPad Pro at $65 (57% off), Powerbeats Pro 2 up to $114 off, and more. Scope it all out below.