In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026

Wind and solar just hit a major global milestone: For the first time ever, they generated more electricity than gas for the full month of April.

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Research shows educational institutes must not put too much faith in AI text detectors

UF researchers tested the five most popular AI text detectors and found false negative rates as high as 99.6%. A single vocabulary tweak defeated most of them entirely.

Airbnb will now let you order groceries in advance and stay in hotels, too

Airbnb’s biggest product update yet adds grocery delivery, airport pickups, luggage storage, car rentals, and boutique hotels across 20 cities to the platform.

SpaceX just filed for what could be the biggest IPO ever
SpaceX just filed for what could be the biggest IPO ever

Elon Musk’s final frontier is officially open for business now that SpaceX has formally filed its S-1 prospectus with the SEC. That kicks off what could be the largest initial public offering ever when it lists on the Nasdaq stock exchange with the ticker SPCX. SpaceX generated $18.67 billion in revenue in 2025, driven largely […]

The Chevy Equinox EV gains a few extras for 2027, including one that drivers will appreciate
The Chevy Equinox EV gains a few extras for 2027, including one that drivers will appreciate

Although the new Bolt is now on sale, GM is still calling the electric Chevy Equinox “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV.” For the 2027 model year, GM is addressing at least one of the biggest complaints with the current model.

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Now Bojangles wants EV drivers to fast charge while they eat
Now Bojangles wants EV drivers to fast charge while they eat

Southern fast-food chain Bojangles is getting into EV charging, debuting its first DC fast-charging station in Savannah, Georgia – and dozens more are following.

BYD is struggling to meet demand for new fast-charging EVs as orders reach 100K, 60K
BYD is struggling to meet demand for new fast-charging EVs as orders reach 100K, 60K

BYD’s new flagship electric SUV, equipped with its new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging tech, has received over 100,000 orders. The new Song Ultra EV secured over 61,000. BYD said it can’t keep up with demand.

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LinkedIn is coming for AI slop, and it’s about time the platform took action

LinkedIn is rolling out systems to detect generic AI-generated posts and automated comments, reducing their reach beyond immediate networks.

Juiced Scrambler moto-style e-bikes + $245 launch bundles from $1,699, Lectric XPress2 e-bikes + $336 launch bundles $1,399, more
Juiced Scrambler moto-style e-bikes + $245 launch bundles from $1,699, Lectric XPress2 e-bikes + $336 launch bundles $1,399, more

Our mid-week Green Deals are headlined by some very exciting deals from two of our favorite EV brands, with the first being Juiced Bikes’ rebirth, which is giving us launch deals on the Scrambler Moto-Style Hardtail + Full Suspension e-bikes with $245 …

Audi says this affordable luxury EV will ‘rejuvenate’ the brand [Video]
Audi says this affordable luxury EV will ‘rejuvenate’ the brand [Video]

Audi is looking to bring down the barriers to owning a luxury EV. The A2 e-tron will ‘rejuvenate” the luxury brand, Audi promised after previewing the entry-level EV ahead of its upcoming debut.

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