Mirumi is adorable. But living with it reminded me of the limits to the companionship a social robot can provide. by Victoria Song Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales Jan 30, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC Victoria Song is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years of experience reporting… Continue reading The lonely promise of cute robots
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It’s a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers
AI data centers are driving a surge in new gas projects. AI data centers are driving a surge in new gas projects. by Justine Calma Jan 29, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host… Continue reading It’s a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers
Google’s AI helped me make bad Nintendo knockoffs
It’s what I had the most fun using Google’s Project Genie for, at least right now. It’s what I had the most fun using Google’s Project Genie for, at least right now. by Jay Peters Jan 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Jay Peters is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The… Continue reading Google’s AI helped me make bad Nintendo knockoffs
Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO — but not to the terminals
Transportation Autonomous Cars After over three years of rocky negotiations, Waymo is finally doing passenger trips at San Francisco airport. After over three years of rocky negotiations, Waymo is finally doing passenger trips at San Francisco airport. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Waymo is finally starting passenger trips at SFO — but not to the terminals
The rise of the slopagandist
Nick Shirley and others like him are reminiscent of yellow journalism of the 19th century, updated and turbocharged by social media algorithms. by Mia Sato Jan 29, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC Mia Sato is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools. The… Continue reading The rise of the slopagandist
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near a school, causing minor injuries
Transportation Autonomous Cars Waymo is already under investigation for incidents involving its robotaxis illegally passing school buses during student pickups and drop-offs. Waymo is already under investigation for incidents involving its robotaxis illegally passing school buses during student pickups and drop-offs. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 29, 2026, 1:36 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is… Continue reading Waymo robotaxi hits a child near a school, causing minor injuries
Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots
Transportation Electric Cars Production of the two pioneering models will end in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk says. Production of the two pioneering models will end in the second quarter of 2026, Elon Musk says. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Tesla discontinuing Model S and Model X to make room for robots
Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome
Now, Gemini in Chrome can handle more complex requests, like helping you shop on a budget. Now, Gemini in Chrome can handle more complex requests, like helping you shop on a budget. by Emma Roth Jan 28, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto,… Continue reading Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse’ to Chrome
Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon
Transportation Electric Cars The company will reveal its Gen 3 robot in the first quarter of 2026. The company will reveal its Gen 3 robot in the first quarter of 2026. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 9:28 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs,… Continue reading Tesla says production-ready Optimus robot is coming soon
Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses
Transportation The automaker has lost the lead to its Chinese competitors as its business continues to contract. The automaker has lost the lead to its Chinese competitors as its business continues to contract. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 9:08 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who… Continue reading Tesla hits a grim milestone: its second straight year of losses