Myriam Joire

Myriam Joire

Freelance Contributor

Myriam Joire (tnkgrl) was born wearing combat boots and holding a keyboard. Moments later she picked up a soldering iron. On weekends, she rally-raced with her father. She's been stomping, typing, hacking, and driving ever since. After spending years being a code-monkey in the video game industry, she joined Engadget as Senior Mobile Editor and later Pebble as Chief Evangelist. Today she hosts the weekly Mobile Tech Podcast, makes videos on YouTube, writes about tech and cars for TechRadar and other major publications, and advises startups on product/media strategy. She's based in San Francisco.

Latest articles by Myriam Joire

OnePlus 15 showing cameras.

Silicon-carbon batteries are the next big thing in phones — and Apple and Samsung are quickly falling behind

By Myriam Joire last updated

The era of the silicon-carbon battery is here, with the likes of OnePlus, Honor, and Oppo leading the charge, proving that two-day battery life is the standard.

Phones
Kia EV9 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9.

Forget rising gas prices — I drove the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9 for a week and this is the electric SUV I’d recommend to family and friends

By Myriam Joire last updated

Two of the coolest all-electric 3-row SUVs you can get right now are the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 9. Here's the one I'd recommend after putting them to the test.

EVs
2026 Mercedes CLA test drive.

I drove the new all-electric Mercedes CLA — and Tesla should be worried

By Myriam Joire published

The Mercedes CLA is a super-efficient, tech-forward EV that starts at $47,250

EVs
2026 Polestar 4 test drive.

I just drove the Polestar 4 — and it's the most tech-forward EV not made by Tesla

By Myriam Joire published

The 2026 Polestar 4 is a sleek looking electric SUV coupe that has a lot of style and a performance to back it up. It's the most tech-forward EV I've driven that's not made by Tesla.

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EVs
2026 Nissan Leaf test drive.

I just test drove the new Nissan Leaf — and it's irresistible at under $30,000

By Myriam Joire last updated

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is irresistibly priced at under $30,000 and offers an EPA-estimated range of 303 miles. It's the EV most people could afford.

EVs
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV first look preview.

I rode in the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV — and it makes other luxury EVs boring

By Myriam Joire published

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV redefines luxury in commanding way that few other electric vehicles can match.

EVs

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