John Beltz-Snyder is an auto writer.

The in-depth analysis of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV can be found at our colleagues at Auto blog. The SUV variant will probably be more popular than the sedan variant.

Your smart thermostat isn’t here to help you

IanBogost is a writer for The Atlantic.

Smart thermostats don't save you money because you're more likely to use the convenience of quick adjustments on your phone, according to a study. Why do energy providers subsidize them? They're gathering that data, and maybe even slowing down your power use. It's still worth it when you don't have to get out of bed to make yourself comfortable.

America's throwaway spies

Bozorgmehr Sharafedin is a reporter for the Associated Press.

The report looks at how the US intelligence failed its spies in Iran during the war with Tehran. It was easy for Iranian officials to find sources because of a faulty CIA covert communications system.