The number of EV fast-charging stations in the US has grown from about 1,000 to 12,000 in 10 years, turning long trips across the US from "effectively impossible" to "doable," writes Francesca Paris. This New York Times feature examines a number of routes across the US using historical data sets for charger locations.

Amazon is adding AI features to Ring cameras and doorbells, including Familiar Faces to recognize friends and family and Search Party to help track lost pets through connected Ring devices. The company also unveiled new 4K models with Retinal Vision imaging technology.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology is developing the Hearing Car, which uses AI and external microphones to detect and classify environmental sounds, enhancing autonomous-vehicle safety. In tests, the system has detected sirens up to 400 meters away, though performance decreases at higher speeds because of road noise and wind.

Fraimic has launched a 31.5-inch e-ink picture frame via Kickstarter, capable of automatically displaying movie posters and album covers that can be easily swapped between frames to match different interior styles. Future firmware updates will add Music Mode and Movie Mode.

Ford Motor and General Motors are collaborating with dealers to extend the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit through leasing, following the expiration of the credit. The automakers' finance divisions plan to purchase EVs from dealer inventory to qualify for the credit, then lease the vehicles to customers with the credit incorporated into the lease rate.