With the success of Spotify, Pandora, and upstarts like Songza (really terrific) it’s no surprise that the heavies are now looking to jump into the subscription fray. Apple is widely expected to offer a similar iTunes-based model next month.

The $1,500 option is active, while you drive. It can also give your Tesla S a bit of yellow school bus cool on demand.

Three auto experts from CR (as seen below in the video discussing the S) note that the team seemed to question every single aspect of what we’ve come to expect from a car; not merely the fact that it’s battery powered.

Hopefully Facebook doesn’t wreck Waze. I love Waze. It’s one of a handful of app that brings me great joy everyday when I pop it open on my Nexus 4. Sounds ridiculous to say I know – that an app can tickle one’s fancy.

I do like the visual presentation. Yahoo has smartly opted to go with large photos when possible. Most occupy almost the entire screen of my Nexus 4.

It might seem trivial at first, just getting sports scores, weather, travel information and other day-to-day info snacks. Use Google Now for a few months, though, and you begin to realize the value of the service.

After spending time with RT and now with a Pro version of the Surface tablet, I’ve realized what Microsoft needs to do next to double its tablet market share.

For those with upgrade-itis (hey, I’ve had my Nexus 4 for six months already… an eternity!), the HTC One could hold us over until either the X-Phone or Nexus 5 lands in the U.S.

Find out what it’s like to pickup a new electric Tesla S sedan fresh off the factory line in Fremont, California. Inside with photos, story, and the experience.

I’m looking to jump ship asap from the Nexus 4, and was hoping to see an X-Phone at I/O. Either that or GSM versions of the HTC One, or Galaxy S4.