Founder of Google’s Generative AI Team Says Don’t Even Bother Getting a Law or Medical Degree, Because AI’s Going to Destroy Both Those Careers Before You Can Even Graduate

One of the pioneers of artificial intelligence at Google is warning the potential doctors and lawyers of tomorrow that AI might steal their futures. In an interview with Business Insider, Jad Tarifi — the 42-year-old founder of Google’s first generative AI team who left in 2021 to found his own startup, Integral AI — suggested that… Continue reading Founder of Google’s Generative AI Team Says Don’t Even Bother Getting a Law or Medical Degree, Because AI’s Going to Destroy Both Those Careers Before You Can Even Graduate

£30,850 BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30

BYD will launch the Atto 2 crossover in the UK next month, priced from £30,850. Available to order now, it plugs the gap between the Dolphin hatch and Atto 3 SUV to give BYD a footing in the competitive electric crossover segment. Its starting price places it in the crosshairs of the Jeep Avenger and… Continue reading £30,850 BYD Atto 2 to go after Volvo EX30

Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs

Battery materials startup Group14 announced Wednesday it has closed a $463 million funding round to expand its manufacturing footprint, a sign that investors remain confident in the future of electric vehicles. The startup manufactures silicon anode materials, which significantly boost the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. Group14 currently operates three factories, two in the U.S.… Continue reading Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs

Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony’s price hikes go into effect

Every PlayStation 5 model is about to get $50 more expensive because of tariffs. Every PlayStation 5 model is about to get $50 more expensive because of tariffs. by Brandt Ranj Aug 20, 2025, 10:09 PM UTC Brandt Ranj Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge writing about the best deals and gadgets.… Continue reading Today is your last chance to grab a PS5 before Sony’s price hikes go into effect

Nissan edges closer to making all-solid-state EV batteries real

Nissan just got one step closer to unlocking the “holy grail” of EV batteries for drivers. With help from LiCAP Technologies, Nissan is gearing up for its first vehicles powered by all-solid-state EV batteries. Nissan taps LiCAP Tech for all-solid-state EV batteries Often called the holy grail of EV batteries, solid-state batteries promise to cut… Continue reading Nissan edges closer to making all-solid-state EV batteries real

Brits oppose Tesla’s plan to sell energy in UK because Elon Musk is so distasteful

Thousands of Britons have voiced opposition to a request by Tesla to supply electricity to British homes. And what’s the sole reason for this opposition? It’s because of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Last month, Tesla applied for a license to supply electricity to British homes. The application was sent to Ofgem, UK’s government energy regulator.… Continue reading Brits oppose Tesla’s plan to sell energy in UK because Elon Musk is so distasteful

Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new Model YL to US, and the reason is so stupid

Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new ‘Model YL’, a new six-seat variant of the Model Y launched in China this week, to the US, and the reason for this is ridiculous. He thinks Tesla won’t need it because of, you guessed it: autonomy. Musk has been framing autonomy as Tesla’s salvation. He… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new Model YL to US, and the reason is so stupid

Hertz to sell used vehicles online through Amazon Autos partnership

Hertz sells hundreds of thousands of vehicles per year, in addition to running its signature car rental business. Courtesy of Hertz Hertz on Wednesday announced it will start selling preowned vehicles on Amazon Autos, a move meant to bolster the car rental company’s retail operations as it looks to bring in more profits. Shares of… Continue reading Hertz to sell used vehicles online through Amazon Autos partnership

Framework is teasing a ‘big’ update for August 26th — could it be Framework 16?

“Something big just got better.” “Something big just got better.” by Sean Hollister Aug 20, 2025, 9:14 PM UTC Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Framework, the modular computer company, just… Continue reading Framework is teasing a ‘big’ update for August 26th — could it be Framework 16?

German FAZ: Where China’s car companies are particularly successful009821

The Brazilian President and the foreign car boss pull their hands together and radiate. The two men celebrate the start of production in the new car factory. Lula da Silva is happy about the investment and the jobs, the car boss hopes for good business. Fruer was reliable in such pictures about the bosses of… Continue reading German FAZ: Where China’s car companies are particularly successful009821