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How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry

The Stepback ‘Car bloat’ is what you get when companies prioritize profits over safety. ‘Car bloat’ is what you get when companies prioritize profits over safety. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 10, 2025, 2:15 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His… Continue reading How big trucks and SUVs gobbled up the entire auto industry

Inside the automated warehouse where robots are packing your groceries

A third of Ocado’s orders are already packed by machines, and this is just the start. by Dominic Preston Aug 10, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. It’s the lack of noise you notice first.… Continue reading Inside the automated warehouse where robots are packing your groceries

The next big AI model is here

Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new Roku subscription, a classic-looking camera, Fortnite’s next season, and more. Plus, in this week’s Installer: a new Roku subscription, a classic-looking camera, Fortnite’s next season, and more. by Jay Peters Aug 10, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He… Continue reading The next big AI model is here

RFK Jr. wants a wearable on every American — that future’s not as healthy as he thinks

I’ve lived in that future. Before my health improved, I spiraled into obsession, injury, and disordered eating. by Victoria Song Aug 9, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC I’ve lived in that future. Before my health improved, I spiraled into obsession, injury, and disordered eating. by Victoria Song Aug 9, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Victoria Song is… Continue reading RFK Jr. wants a wearable on every American — that future’s not as healthy as he thinks

I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation

Smart Home Battery-powered fans, a smart table lamp, and a hulking portable power station prevented a literal family meltdown. Battery-powered fans, a smart table lamp, and a hulking portable power station prevented a literal family meltdown. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Aug 9, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer focused on… Continue reading I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation

Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what?

The disbanding of Tesla’s supercomputer is less about the AI race and more about Elon Musk’s inability to retain talent. The disbanding of Tesla’s supercomputer is less about the AI race and more about Elon Musk’s inability to retain talent. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 8, 2025, 2:48 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation… Continue reading Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what?

Tesla shuts down the team behind its Dojo supercomputer

Transportation Dojo head Peter Bannon has also reportedly left Tesla as the company shifts away from training chips on in-house tech. Dojo head Peter Bannon has also reportedly left Tesla as the company shifts away from training chips on in-house tech. by Emma Roth Aug 8, 2025, 1:35 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news… Continue reading Tesla shuts down the team behind its Dojo supercomputer

Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation

Entertainment by Charles Pulliam-Moore Aug 7, 2025, 7:35 PM UTC Charles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. It’s official: Skydance Media’s deal to purchase CBS parent company Paramount Global for… Continue reading Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation

US military finds a good use for Tesla Cybertruck: missile target practice

Transportation The US Air Force wants to buy a couple Cybertrucks so they can see how well they blow up. The US Air Force wants to buy a couple Cybertrucks so they can see how well they blow up. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 7, 2025, 5:17 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor… Continue reading US military finds a good use for Tesla Cybertruck: missile target practice