Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops

As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of combined range, the new Buick Electra E7 is an… Continue reading Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops

Inside GM’s new world headquarters: Modernized midcentury designs with artifacts, surprises from the American icon

A 1963 Chevrolet K20 pickup truck and a new Chevrolet Silverado EV sit outside General Motors’ new world headquarters on Jan. 6, 2026 in Detroit. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT – Outside General Motors‘ new world headquarters, between the 12-story building and the city’s first new skyscraper in more than 30 years, sit two red… Continue reading Inside GM’s new world headquarters: Modernized midcentury designs with artifacts, surprises from the American icon

German FAZ: Hans Herrmann’s luck and his eye for what is possible010433

“Hans in luck.” This is how he described himself, Hans Herrmann, the racing driver. A look at his statistics makes it a bit doubtful: 18 Formula 1 races with Mercedes, among others, ten points, one fastest race lap. In terms of results, Herrmann was not one of the greatest in German Formula 1 history. But… Continue reading German FAZ: Hans Herrmann’s luck and his eye for what is possible010433

Plastic Surgeons Are Using Material From Dead People on New Patients

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Cosmetic surgeons have turned to using a “fat filler” harvested from dead people in order to give patients new breasts, sexier buttocks and other body contouring tweaks, according to reporting by Business Insider — in a practice that not even “Frankenstein” author Mary Shelley could have… Continue reading Plastic Surgeons Are Using Material From Dead People on New Patients

Red Hot Christmas Toy Crashes So Badly That Kids Can’t Actually Use It

Getty Images / Catherine Falls Commercial Parents were left scrambling on Christmas day after the hot toy of the season appeared to crash and burn, in a perfect cautionary tale about the era of connected gadgets that can easily brick if their delicate infrastructure is put under strain. The toy, called the Tin Can, is… Continue reading Red Hot Christmas Toy Crashes So Badly That Kids Can’t Actually Use It

Researchers Just Discovered Something Startling About How Conservatives Pick Political Positions

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images If you’ve been watching the intense partisan divide over the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota this week, it’s likely felt as though different Americans are living in completely separate realities. As it turns out, neuroscience might be able to explain why.… Continue reading Researchers Just Discovered Something Startling About How Conservatives Pick Political Positions

War Profiteers Furious After Polymarket Refuses to Pay Out on Venezuelan Invasion Bets

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Nearly a week after US strikes bombarded Venezuela during the kidnapping of its president Nicolás Maduro, betting platform Polymarket is refusing to pay out users who gambled on the invasion of Venezeula. Polymarket is a controversial prediction market where users can gamble on the outcome of… Continue reading War Profiteers Furious After Polymarket Refuses to Pay Out on Venezuelan Invasion Bets

Weekly News Wrap: V2V Mandate, BMW’s 2026 Product Plan, and India’s Record EV Year

The first full week of 2026 set the tone for what is shaping up to be a decisive year for India’s automotive industry, marked by an unusual convergence of policy intent, product aggression and hard data that underscores how quickly the market is evolving. On the regulatory front, road safety moved firmly back into focus,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: V2V Mandate, BMW’s 2026 Product Plan, and India’s Record EV Year

16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Kat Merck Sutra Heat Guard Blowout Cream for $24: I love Sutra’s IR2 hair straightener, so I had high hopes. This thick and almost fragrance-free cream is meant to protect up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce drying time, but my hair felt dried out after use. Mane Temp Check for $26:… Continue reading 16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)

Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative

If you’re looking for a top-notch Dolby Atmos soundbar, it’s hard to beat the Sonos Arc Ultra. But Sonos is still recovering from its self-imposed 2024 software fiasco, and many of its once-loyal customers have sought refuge with the company’s competitors. Chief among these is Bluesound, a wireless, multiroom audio ecosystem from the Great White… Continue reading Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative