Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption

Luxury automaker Aston Martin is the first OEM to offer support for Apple’s enhanced phone mirroring system, so we hopped in a DBX707 to give the new software a test drive. Luxury automaker Aston Martin is the first OEM to offer support for Apple’s enhanced phone mirroring system, so we hopped in a DBX707 to… Continue reading Apple CarPlay Ultra hands-on: more continuity, less disruption

Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg went to war over WordPress

The head of the WordPress project on the WP Engine lawsuit, Automattic turning 20, and what’s next for the web. The head of the WordPress project on the WP Engine lawsuit, Automattic turning 20, and what’s next for the web. Today, I’m talking with Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of Automattic, the parent company… Continue reading Why Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg went to war over WordPress

Apple is reportedly working on a bunch of new XR devices

Smart glasses and a Vision Air headset are planned for 2027, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Smart glasses and a Vision Air headset are planned for 2027, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more.… Continue reading Apple is reportedly working on a bunch of new XR devices

Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow

It’s making a nuclear fusion deal that’s too little, too late to help the company meet its near-term climate goals. It’s making a nuclear fusion deal that’s too little, too late to help the company meet its near-term climate goals. Google has agreed to purchase electricity from a forthcoming nuclear fusion power plant, the so-called… Continue reading Google bets on fusion power as its greenhouse gas emissions grow

Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch

The company delivered its first production air taxis to Dubai, where it hopes to launch the world’s first service in 2026. The company delivered its first production air taxis to Dubai, where it hopes to launch the world’s first service in 2026. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch

‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans

Journalists from the newsroom weren’t allowed inside the robotaxis and were mocked for asking riders basic questions. Journalists from the newsroom weren’t allowed inside the robotaxis and were mocked for asking riders basic questions. Over the years, Tesla has built part of its reputation on hosting big, bold events to generate authentic hype for upcoming… Continue reading ‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans

Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer

The milestone was achieved a day early. But Tesla’s robotaxis still require safety monitors and remote supervisors. The milestone was achieved a day early. But Tesla’s robotaxis still require safety monitors and remote supervisors. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has… Continue reading Tesla says it delivered its first car autonomously from factory to customer

How extreme heat disproportionately affects Latino neighborhoods

A new data dashboard compares neighborhoods in California and shows why heatwaves can feel more intense in some places. A new data dashboard compares neighborhoods in California and shows why heatwaves can feel more intense in some places. Scorching hot days tend to hit certain neighborhoods harder than others, a problem that becomes more dangerous… Continue reading How extreme heat disproportionately affects Latino neighborhoods

Lamborghini Revuelto review: perfect harmony

This $612,000 plug-in hybrid is simply maniacal. This $612,000 plug-in hybrid is simply maniacal. With the dawning of a new era of hybridization in the automotive industry, more and more manufacturers are integrating electric propulsion into their lineups. Mild-hybrid systems are well-established, and more beneficial plug-in hybrid systems keep getting better and better. Even Lamborghini’s… Continue reading Lamborghini Revuelto review: perfect harmony

Google’s carbon emissions just went up again

The tech giant’s planet-heating pollution grew 51 percent compared to 2019 as it continues its push into AI. The tech giant’s planet-heating pollution grew 51 percent compared to 2019 as it continues its push into AI. Google’s carbon emissions jumped yet again as the company continues to push ahead in AI. The company’s 2025 sustainability… Continue reading Google’s carbon emissions just went up again