Transportation Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles or risk getting lapped by China. But the senators didn’t sound like they were any closer to an agreement. Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles or risk getting lapped by China. But the senators didn’t sound… Continue reading Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China
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OpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare
Security researchers found hundreds of malicious add-ons on ClawHub. Security researchers found hundreds of malicious add-ons on ClawHub. by Emma Roth Feb 4, 2026, 7:03 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.… Continue reading OpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare
I was detained by federal agents in Minneapolis
I spent 10 hours in a freezing federal building. My friends and family feared for the worst. by Gaby Del Valle Feb 4, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC Gaby Del Valle is a policy reporter at The Verge covering surveillance, the Department of Homeland Security, and the tech-right. In late 2025, the Department of Homeland Security… Continue reading I was detained by federal agents in Minneapolis
Roblox calls its take on AI world models ‘real-time dreaming’
Entertainment Less than a week after the launch of Google’s Project Genie, Roblox is sharing some of its ideas about AI world models. Less than a week after the launch of Google’s Project Genie, Roblox is sharing some of its ideas about AI world models. by Jay Peters Feb 4, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Jay… Continue reading Roblox calls its take on AI world models ‘real-time dreaming’
‘Incognito’ operator sentenced to 30 years for running a dark web drug market
The dark web drug “kingpin” shut down operations in 2024, demanding payment to keep users’ identities secret. The dark web drug “kingpin” shut down operations in 2024, demanding payment to keep users’ identities secret. by Stevie Bonifield Feb 4, 2026, 4:51 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie… Continue reading ‘Incognito’ operator sentenced to 30 years for running a dark web drug market
I drove three Chinese cars — here’s why they would clean up in the US
Transportation The Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr cars we drove were all ready for US primetime. by John Voelcker Feb 4, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC Transportation The Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr cars we drove were all ready for US primetime. by John Voelcker Feb 4, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC It only took… Continue reading I drove three Chinese cars — here’s why they would clean up in the US
Sen. Warren wants to know what Google Gemini’s built-in checkout means for user privacy
Warren is asking Google for more details about the kinds of data it will send to retail partners — and how much. Warren is asking Google for more details about the kinds of data it will send to retail partners — and how much. by Emma Roth Feb 4, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Emma Roth… Continue reading Sen. Warren wants to know what Google Gemini’s built-in checkout means for user privacy
Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space — or so he says
Transportation SpaceX is profitable, while xAI is burning about $1 billion a month. Is this another case of Musk bailing out himself? SpaceX is profitable, while xAI is burning about $1 billion a month. Is this another case of Musk bailing out himself? by Andrew J. Hawkins Feb 3, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space — or so he says
China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs
Transportation Electric Cars The new rules take effect in January 2027 and require all EVs to have mechanical release handles. The new rules take effect in January 2027 and require all EVs to have mechanical release handles. by Jess Weatherbed Feb 3, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative… Continue reading China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs
The Switch is now Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time
Entertainment The DS has been overthrown, 12 years after it was discontinued. The DS has been overthrown, 12 years after it was discontinued. by Jess Weatherbed Feb 3, 2026, 7:05 AM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and… Continue reading The Switch is now Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time