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Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat

Elon Musk previously said Tesla’s robotaxi service would have ‘no one in the car.’ Elon Musk previously said Tesla’s robotaxi service would have ‘no one in the car.’ 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… Continue reading Tesla’s first robotaxi rides will have a ‘safety monitor’ in the passenger seat

You sound like ChatGPT

AI isn’t just impacting how we write — it’s changing how we speak and interact with others. And there’s only more to come. AI isn’t just impacting how we write — it’s changing how we speak and interact with others. And there’s only more to come. Join any Zoom call, walk into any lecture hall,… Continue reading You sound like ChatGPT

How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening

An industry-favored 2017 law made Texas a hotbed for AV investment, but critics say safeguards are needed as driverless cars fill public roads. An industry-favored 2017 law made Texas a hotbed for AV investment, but critics say safeguards are needed as driverless cars fill public roads. Last week, a Tesla Model Y with the word… Continue reading How Texas’ hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles gave Tesla an opening

Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date

This editor-favorite model offers excellent mopping and AI-powered obstacle detection. This editor-favorite model offers excellent mopping and AI-powered obstacle detection. Brandon Russell a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance writer for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, and Esquire. Now that warmer weather is here, spring cleaning duties are likely falling… Continue reading Eufy’s X10 Pro Omni mopping robovac has returned to its best price to date

Summer Game Fest’s best games were small and personal

SGF 2025 lacked big-name titles to anchor the event, and the smaller games stole the show. SGF 2025 lacked big-name titles to anchor the event, and the smaller games stole the show. Ash Parrish is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the… Continue reading Summer Game Fest’s best games were small and personal

Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City

The company wants to change state law so it can operate vehicles without safety drivers. That will be a challenge. The company wants to change state law so it can operate vehicles without safety drivers. That will be a challenge. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public… Continue reading Waymo’s robotaxis are coming back to New York City

Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

The rocket flew for almost a full minute and reached an altitude of 890 feet before landing within 14 inches of its target. The rocket flew for almost a full minute and reached an altitude of 890 feet before landing within 14 inches of its target. Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering… Continue reading Honda successfully launched and landed its own reusable rocket

The whiplash of covering Summer Game Fest 2025 in LA

The event lacked big-name titles and had an atmosphere marred by political unrest. The event lacked big-name titles and had an atmosphere marred by political unrest. Ash Parrish is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and the quirky, horny culture of video game… Continue reading The whiplash of covering Summer Game Fest 2025 in LA

Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster  

Climate change and plastic pollution pose growing legal risks to companies. Climate change and plastic pollution pose growing legal risks to companies. Heatwaves, mold, and plastic pollution pose new risks to businesses and insurance companies, a new report by reinsurer Swiss Re warns. What do these things have in common? Fossil fuels make matters worse.… Continue reading Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster