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German Manager Magazine: VW boss Blume wants to push ahead with austerity measures004571

Volkswagen-Boss Oliver Blume wants to further push the car manufacturer’s austerity measures. If the group wants to continue to earn money with its vehicles and be competitive in the future, costs must continue to be consistently optimized, Blume said at a works meeting in Wolfsburg, according to information from the company. VW has popular products… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: VW boss Blume wants to push ahead with austerity measures004571

Here are my 25 favorite deals from REI’s Cyber Week sale

Verge Shopping You can save up to 40 percent on gear from Insta360, JBL, Yeti, and more. You can save up to 40 percent on gear from Insta360, JBL, Yeti, and more. by Brandon Russell Dec 3, 2025, 7:49 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was… Continue reading Here are my 25 favorite deals from REI’s Cyber Week sale

Children Sob as Waymo Runs Over Dog

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images Waymo has confirmed that on Sunday night one of its driverless robotaxis ran over a small dog in San Francisco, in yet another instance of the company’s cars striking a beloved pet. “Unfortunately, a Waymo vehicle made contact with a small,… Continue reading Children Sob as Waymo Runs Over Dog

Anthropic’s “Soul Overview” for Claude Has Leaked

Getty / Futurism What’s the soul of a new machine? It’s a loaded question, and not one with a satisfying answer; the predominant view, after all, is that souls don’t even exist in humans, so looking for one in a machine learning model is probably a fool’s errand. Or at least that’s what you’d think.… Continue reading Anthropic’s “Soul Overview” for Claude Has Leaked

Chinese Man Unleashes Swarm of Flying Swords

Douyin@范十三 via TikTok When it comes to swords, Fan Shisan’s no slouch. An influencer from China’s Sichuan Province, his short-form video content is swarming with handcrafted blades — sometimes literally. Case in point, Fan recently released a clip showing off a flock of flying swords that seem to obey his every command. Aerial footage shows… Continue reading Chinese Man Unleashes Swarm of Flying Swords

The Number of People Using AI at Work Is Suddenly Falling

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images After three years of unprecedented tech spending and nonstop hype, the demand for AI in the workplace seems to be drying up fast. Referencing data from a recent US Census Bureau survey, The Economist estimated that the percentage of Americans using AI to “produce goods and… Continue reading The Number of People Using AI at Work Is Suddenly Falling

The Trump Administration Wants Immigrants to Self-Deport. It’s a Shit Show

A young, pregnant Venezuelan woman came to the US without documentation last year. After giving birth and settling in Ohio, she found that trying to stay in the country was too hard. She had no family support for herself and her newborn, and struggled to find work and housing. So she decided to self-deport. The… Continue reading The Trump Administration Wants Immigrants to Self-Deport. It’s a Shit Show

Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy | Letter

‘For a Labour government to echo rightwing narratives about “luxury” cars is a disappointing and dangerous step.’ Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy View image in fullscreen ‘For a Labour government to echo rightwing narratives about “luxury” cars is a disappointing and dangerous step.’ Photograph: Islandstock/Alamy Letters Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy Disabled customers and their carers… Continue reading Motability cuts are a deeply cynical policy | Letter

Design boss behind new Jaguar leaves JLR weeks after change of CEO

Gerry McGovern at the Jaguar relaunch in Miami in December 2024. Photograph: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Jaguar View image in fullscreen Gerry McGovern at the Jaguar relaunch in Miami in December 2024. Photograph: Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Jaguar Design boss behind new Jaguar leaves JLR weeks after change of CEO Gerry McGovern reportedly removed from… Continue reading Design boss behind new Jaguar leaves JLR weeks after change of CEO