Transportation Autonomous Cars by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 6:22 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The Zeekr van was seen on video driving up on… Continue reading A ‘rogue Waymo’ that crashed into a parked car was being manually driven.
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Self-driving truck startup Waabi is teaming up with Uber on robotaxis
Transportation Autonomous Cars The Toronto-based company announced $1 billion in new funds, including $750 million tied to its deal to deploy 25,000 robotaxis with Uber. The Toronto-based company announced $1 billion in new funds, including $750 million tied to its deal to deploy 25,000 robotaxis with Uber. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 11:00… Continue reading Self-driving truck startup Waabi is teaming up with Uber on robotaxis
Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,’ is tech’s new obsession
But giving an AI agent access to your account credentials and your entire computer system poses some risks, even if it runs on your desktop. But giving an AI agent access to your account credentials and your entire computer system poses some risks, even if it runs on your desktop. by Emma Roth Jan 27,… Continue reading Moltbot, the AI agent that ‘actually does things,’ is tech’s new obsession
The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers
Electricity costs spiked around ‘data center alley’ as frigid temperatures threatened the power grid. Electricity costs spiked around ‘data center alley’ as frigid temperatures threatened the power grid. by Justine Calma Jan 27, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of… Continue reading The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers
Tesla’s robotaxis are cheaper than Waymo, but the wait times are longer
Transportation Autonomous Cars Elon Musk’s company is giving us a preview of the price wars coming to the robotaxi industry. Elon Musk’s company is giving us a preview of the price wars coming to the robotaxi industry. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 27, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Tesla’s robotaxis are cheaper than Waymo, but the wait times are longer
Pinterest cuts workforce by around 15 percent to focus on AI
Up to 700 employees are set to be laid off by September 30th. Up to 700 employees are set to be laid off by September 30th. by Jess Weatherbed Jan 27, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar,… Continue reading Pinterest cuts workforce by around 15 percent to focus on AI
Pinterest cuts workforce by around 15 percent to focus on AI
Up to 700 employees are set to be laid off by September 30th. Up to 700 employees are set to be laid off by September 30th. by Jess Weatherbed Jan 27, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar,… Continue reading Pinterest cuts workforce by around 15 percent to focus on AI
Pinterest cuts workforce by around 15 percent to focus on AI
Up to 700 employees are set to be laid off by September 30th. Up to 700 employees are set to be laid off by September 30th. by Jess Weatherbed Jan 27, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar,… Continue reading Pinterest cuts workforce by around 15 percent to focus on AI
Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine
Entertainment Combining real analog circuits with digital synthesis and sampling makes the TR-1000 powerful but overwhelming. by Terrence O’Brien Jan 27, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. It took way too long, but Roland finally… Continue reading Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine
Internal chats show how social media companies discussed teen engagement
Social media companies discussed the big business — and risks — of young users in documents released ahead of a major trial. Social media companies discussed the big business — and risks — of young users in documents released ahead of a major trial. by Lauren Feiner Jan 26, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC Lauren Feiner… Continue reading Internal chats show how social media companies discussed teen engagement