Tesla has issued a recall for effectively every Cybertruck it’s delivered to customers due to a fault that’s causing the vehicle’s accelerator pedals to get stuck.

The fault was caused by an “unapproved change” that introduced “lubricant (soap)” during the assembly of the accelerator pedals, which reduced the retention of the pad, the recall notice states. The truck’s brakes will still function if the accelerator pedal becomes trapped, though this obviously isn’t an ideal workaround.

The recall impacts “all Model Year (‘MY’) 2024 Cybertruck vehicles manufactured from November 13, 2023, to April 4, 2024,” with the fault estimated to be present in 100 percent of the total 3,878 vehicles. This is essentially every Cybertruck delivered to customers since its launch event last year.

A recall seemed to be inevitable after Cybertruck customers were reportedly notified earlier this week that their deliveries were being delayed, with at least one owner being informed by their vehicle dealership that the truck was being recalled over its accelerator pedal. The issue was also highlighted by another Cybertruck owner on TikTok, showing how the fault “held the accelerator down 100 percent, full throttle.”

The timeline reported in the NHTSA filing says that Tesla was first notified of the defective accelerator pedals on March 31st, followed by a second report on April 3rd. The company completed internal assessments to find the cause on April 12th before voluntarily issuing a recall. As of Monday this week, Tesla said it isn’t aware of any “collisions, injuries, or deaths” attributed to the pedal fault.

Tesla is notifying its stores and service centers of the issue “on or around” April 19th and has committed to replacing or reworking the pedals on recalled vehicles at no charge to Cybertruck owners. Any trucks produced from April 17th onward will also be equipped with a new accelerator pedal component and part number.

This is actually the second of Tesla’s many recalls to affect the Cybertruck, but it is the most significant. The company issued a recall for 2 million Tesla vehicles in the US back in February due to the font on the warning lights panel being too small to comply with safety standards, though this was resolved with a software update.

Tesla fans have taken issue with the word “recall” in the past when the company has proven adept at fixing its problems through over-the-air software updates. But they likely will have to admit that, in this case, the terminology applies.

Have you ever found yourself squinting at your computer screen to decipher tiny text or make out the details of an image? Well, you’re not alone. 

Fortunately, there’s a nifty trick that can save your eyes: zooming in. It’s a simple yet effective way to enhance your browsing experience, whether you’re working, shopping or just surfing the web.

If you want to zoom in and out on browser text on a Mac, we’ve got those step-by-step instructions here.

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How to use the keyboard to zoom in and out on a PC

Let’s start with the basics. If you need a quick zoom in or out on your browser window on your PC, here’s how to do it.

• Just hold down one of the Control keys and press the Plus (+) or Minus (-) key to zoom in and out, respectively.

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Using the keyboard to zoom in and out on PC (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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How to use your mouse wheel to zoom in and out on a PC

Prefer using your mouse to zoom in and out? No problem.

• Hold down Control again, but this time, use your mouse wheel.
• Scroll up to zoom in and down to zoom out. This method gives you the same control as the keyboard method, with a twist of your wrist.

Using the keyboard and the mouse to zoom in and out on PC (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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The Magnifier: Beyond the browser

Sometimes, you need to see more than just the browser text on your PC.

• For full-screen magnification, hold down the Windows button and press the Plus (+) key.

Using the Magnifier tool to zoom in and out on PC (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• This will open the Magnifier tool.

Using the Magnifier tool to zoom in and out on PC (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• The Magnifier Tool allows you to zoom in and out by pressing the Plus (+) or Minus (-).

Using the Magnifier tool to zoom in and out on PC (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• You can also move your cursor to the edges of the screen to navigate around.

Using the Magnifier tool to zoom in and out on PC (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• When you’re done, simply click the X on the window to exit zoom mode.

Click the X to exit zoom mode (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Zooming in on your computer screen is more than just a trick; it’s a way to adapt technology to your needs. Whether it’s for accessibility or comfort, the ability to zoom in and out with ease ensures that everything you need to see is within view. So the next time you’re struggling to read that small print or want a closer look at a web page, remember these simple shortcuts.

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Razer’s latest mobile gaming controller just released today, the Kishi Ultra, is an all-rounder that can switch between multiple devices. The controller has a built-in USB-C port that can work with the iPhone 15 series as well as most Android smartphones (Razer says it’s compatible with the Galaxy 23 series, Pixel 6 and up, the Razer Edge, and “many other Android devices.”) It also seems to work perfectly fine with Galaxy Z Fold 5 and other foldables. The controller can expand to fit your iPad Mini and any 8-inch Android tablets, and you can also tether it to your PC.

One interesting feature in the Kishi Ultra is the inclusion of Razer’s Sensa HD immersive haptics, which the company claims can take any audio — whether that be a game, movie, or music — and convert it to haptics. We saw the same haptics in Razer’s Project Esther concept gaming chair that it unveiled at CES. The Kishi Ultra is the first commercially available Razer product to feature the Sensa haptics, so it’ll give the general public a chance to try them out. The Sensa haptics won’t support iOS — it currently only works with Android 12 or above and Windows 11. The controller is also outfitted with a small pair of Chroma RGB lights, right below the joysticks.

Note that you’ll need to download the Razer Nexus app (available for both iOS and Android) for the Kishi Ultra to work. The app can launch mobile games, and is integrated with Apple Arcade, Xbox Game Pass, and the Google Play Store.

Razer also announced a new version of its less expensive Kishi V2 with a USB-C port for iPhone 15 and Android, one which similarly supports wired play on PC and the iPad.

Both the Razer Kishi Ultra and Kishi V2 USB-C are available in stores or online now, and are priced at $150 and $99, respectively.