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Tesla’s Test

For more than a decade, India has been the automotive world’s great unanswered question. A market with undeniable scale, rising household incomes, and a young, upwardly mobile consumer base, it has long teased global automakers with the promise of explosive growth. Many spoke of India in ambitious tones, but few managed to convert that optimism… Continue reading Tesla’s Test

Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s Rs 35,000 Crore Pact, Vinfast’s Battery Localisation, JSW-Chery Hybrid Plan, Mercedes’ Price Play

The week of January 12-18 showed how quickly India’s auto market is widening into a multi-track story, where localisation, fresh investments and new technology bets are moving in parallel. On one end, Maruti Suzuki and the Gujarat government formally signed off on a ₹35,000 crore commitment for the Khoraj plant, underlining that scale and capacity… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Maruti’s Rs 35,000 Crore Pact, Vinfast’s Battery Localisation, JSW-Chery Hybrid Plan, Mercedes’ Price Play

Getting an old Peugeot 205 (and its driver) through UK’s toughest rally

Standing here in Carmarthen’s Guildhall Square, I can barely see the ramp that has been erected for the inbound procession, because of the horde of people surrounding me. It’s snowing, but a wintry shower isn’t going to subdue this vibrant crowd. Parked a metre away from me is a long line of historic rally cars… Continue reading Getting an old Peugeot 205 (and its driver) through UK’s toughest rally

Elon Musk says Tesla ‘almost done’ with AI5 design, 6 months after saying it was ‘finished’

Elon Musk took to X today to announce that the design for Tesla’s next-generation self-driving computer, the AI5 chip, is “almost done” – 6 months after he announced that it was “finished.” The CEO also made a wild claim about accelerating Tesla’s chip development to a 9-month cycle for future generations, starting with AI6. We… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla ‘almost done’ with AI5 design, 6 months after saying it was ‘finished’

Mother of Elon Musk’s Child Sues xAI Over Grok Abuse

stclairashley via Instagram Elon Musk’s Grok AI kicked off a massive scandal over the past month when users started using it to digitally undress both adults and even children, triggering a widespread outcry and wave of criticism. The fallout led Musk’s social media platform, X, to announce that it was implementing “technical measures” to prevent… Continue reading Mother of Elon Musk’s Child Sues xAI Over Grok Abuse

New Study Finds AI in Schools Is Undermining Kids’ Social and Intellectual Development

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images AI models are being unleashed into schools across the world, in a massive experiment on kids with uncertain results. Now, fresh research provides a clue about the tech’s effects on children’s education, and it’s not promising. According to a new study from Brookings Institution’s Center for… Continue reading New Study Finds AI in Schools Is Undermining Kids’ Social and Intellectual Development

Scientists Now Studying AI as a Novel Biological Organism

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images AI models are now everywhere, from hospitals to churches. The astonishing thing is that even AI experts still don’t know exactly what’s happening inside these black box models, even as they’re being deployed in the highest-stakes settings imaginable.The latest strategy to figure it out: studying them… Continue reading Scientists Now Studying AI as a Novel Biological Organism

Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We

The chef’s knife is better, which admittedly is not saying much. It’s very rocky and lightweight. I prefer a heavier knife, especially considering how slippery the handle feels. But I was able to slice through my pile of chives, plus garlic and onions. That’s the best assessment I can give: I was able to use… Continue reading Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We

The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

While Netflix is busy pumping out more series than any one person could watch (probably), some of the best shows are on Amazon Prime Video. Trouble is, navigating the service’s labyrinthine menus can make finding the right series a pain. We’re here to help. Below are our favorite Amazon series—all included with your Prime subscription.… Continue reading The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)