Tesla (TSLA) reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2
Tesla (TSLA) reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2

Tesla is reportedly developing an all-new smaller, cheaper electric SUV — two years after CEO Elon Musk killed the company’s affordable EV program and called building cars for human drivers “pointless.”

Reuters reports that four people familiar with…

76 chargers, 9 MW: An EV truck hub opens where US freight runs
76 chargers, 9 MW: An EV truck hub opens where US freight runs

EV Realty just opened its flagship electric truck charging hub in San Bernardino, California, and it’s built for the kind of heavy-duty freight work that keeps supply chains moving.

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Waymo is offering to help cities fix their potholes
Waymo is offering to help cities fix their potholes

In recent months, some cities have sought a new recruit in their forever war against potholes: Waymo. Municipal officials in multiple cities where Waymo operates have reached out to the robotaxi operator for help in locating potholes on their streets, assuming that Waymo kept such data. Fortunately for them, Waymo does, and it has recently […]

Gen Z uses AI all the time, so why are they starting to hate it?

Gen Z uses AI more than anyone, but a new Gallup survey shows their optimism has taken a sharp hit.

This absurdly cheap, cartwheeling humanoid robot may be heading to the US

Unitree’s R1, one of the most affordable humanoid robots yet, could soon make its way to international markets, including the US.

You will soon be able to turn off all Spotify videos across music and podcasts

Spotify will soon get three separate toggles to disable video content in the app, including Canvas clips, music videos, and podcast videos, with Family Plan controls also included.

Microsoft is speeding up the right-click action and Quick Settings, and it’s about time

Windows 11 is fixing slow Quick Settings and right-click menus, aiming to remove lag from everyday actions and make the interface feel more responsive across the system.

Next-gen contact lenses promise futuristic eye-tracking without pricey gear

Next-gen contact lenses could bring precise eye tracking to everyday devices using built-in cameras, removing expensive hardware and enabling more natural controls and broader medical monitoring.

Google makes it easy to deepfake yourself
Google makes it easy to deepfake yourself

YouTube Shorts is rolling out a new AI-powered feature giving creators an easy way to realistically clone themselves on camera. The launch, hinted at earlier this year, reflects the platform’s fraught relationship with AI-generated content, adding more generative features while struggling to contain AI slop, deepfake scams, and impersonations. YouTube says the new tool will […]

AMD finally puts a price tag on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and it’s hefty

AMD has priced its Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 at $899, targeting power users who want top-tier performance without rebuilding. Dual 3D V-Cache and AM5 support promise gains, but real-world results still need to prove it.