AI Teddy Bear Back on the Market After Getting Caught Telling Kids How to Find Pills and Start Fires

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Folotoy; Getty Images After pulling its AI-powered teddy bear “Kumma” from the market, the children’s toymaker FoloToy says it’s now restoring sales of the controversial product, which a safety group found would give inappropriate and potentially dangerous responses, including explaining how to find and light matches, locate pills,… Continue reading AI Teddy Bear Back on the Market After Getting Caught Telling Kids How to Find Pills and Start Fires

How Tata Motors Balanced Nostalgia and Modernity While Redesigning the New Sierra

When Tata Motors decided to revive the Sierra, one of its most iconic badges from the 1990s, the challenge was not merely technical. It was emotional, cultural, and symbolic. For the design team, the task was to bring back a car that had lived on bedroom posters and in childhood memories, but also reimagine it… Continue reading How Tata Motors Balanced Nostalgia and Modernity While Redesigning the New Sierra

The Nothing (1) Headset Is Discounted Early for Black Friday

If you’re looking for an excellent pair of over-ear headphones that stand out in both their sound quality and looks, the Nothing Headphone (1) are currently marked down to just $239 on Amazon, a 20% discount from their usual price. They’re one of our favorite wireless headsets, earning the title “best looking” while still sounding… Continue reading The Nothing (1) Headset Is Discounted Early for Black Friday

London congestion charge on EVs to make petrol cheaper option for many private hire drivers

We’re showing you this article with reduced functionality due to intermittent issues on FT.com. This article is up-to-date as of November 25 2025. London’s first congestion charge on zero-emission cars, higher charging prices on public roads and the introduction of new taxes will make it more expensive to run an electric vehicle than a petrol… Continue reading London congestion charge on EVs to make petrol cheaper option for many private hire drivers

Mahindra Last Mile Mobility partners with PNB to boost EV financing

The collaboration will offer customised finance schemes, flexible repayment schedules and seamless access to the full range of MLMML vehicles. Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), India’s leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) to provide tailored vehicle financing solutions. The partnership aims to enhance… Continue reading Mahindra Last Mile Mobility partners with PNB to boost EV financing

Thailand adjusts EV policy to address potential oversupply

The estimated cost for the EV charging infrastructure at the three ISBTs is ₹16.99 crore, officials said. Thailand made changes to its electric vehicle incentive policy on Tuesday in order to encourage exports and head off a supply glut at home, which could have an impact on the overall car market, the country’s Board of… Continue reading Thailand adjusts EV policy to address potential oversupply

Mahindra & Mahindra to set up 250 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027

The Charge_IN network will exclusively feature 180 kW dual-gun chargers capable of charging Mahindra’s eSUVs — XEV 9e, BE 6 and the upcoming XEV 9S — from 20 to 80 per cent in about 20 minutes. Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it plans to set up 250 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations equipped with… Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra to set up 250 ultra-fast EV charging stations by 2027

India, Canada to fast-track FTA talks; eyes deeper cooperation in critical minerals, AI

The Early Progress Trade Agreement talks, revived in March 2022 after a five-year pause, cover goods, services, investment, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade and dispute settlement. India and Canada have significant potential to expand collaboration in critical minerals, nuclear energy and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, commerce and… Continue reading India, Canada to fast-track FTA talks; eyes deeper cooperation in critical minerals, AI

Car influencers love Chinese EVs — and China loves them back

Transportation US-based car reviewers are going gaga over Chinese EVs. Their audiences wonder why they can’t buy them. by Andrew J. Hawkins Nov 25, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Transportation US-based car reviewers are going gaga over Chinese EVs. Their audiences wonder why they can’t buy them. by Andrew J. Hawkins Nov 25, 2025, 1:00 PM… Continue reading Car influencers love Chinese EVs — and China loves them back