Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images In a probably-predictable twist of geopolitical irony, America’s effort to block China’s access to cutting-edge AI chips hasn’t succeeded in stifling the People’s Republic — but instead forged a more self-reliant alternative to Silicon Valley that has investors jumping ship. As reported by… Continue reading Trump’s Chip Embargo Against China Is Backfiring Spectacularly
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BP Agrees to Sell Majority Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak in $10 Billion Deal
BP announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to sell a majority shareholding in Castrol, its lubricants business, to alternative investment firm Stonepeak at an enterprise value of $10 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Stonepeak will acquire a 65% stake in Castrol, while BP retains 35% ownership in a newly formed… Continue reading BP Agrees to Sell Majority Stake in Castrol to Stonepeak in $10 Billion Deal
Bajaj Pulsar 150 Gets LED Lighting Update, Prices Start at ₹1.08 Lakh
Bajaj Auto has announced an update to its popular Pulsar 150 motorcycle, introducing LED lighting technology and refreshed aesthetics while maintaining the model’s classic design philosophy. The announcement was made on December 24, 2025, from the company’s Pune headquarters. The updated range includes three variants with ex-showroom Delhi pricing: the Pulsar 150 SD at ₹1,08,772,… Continue reading Bajaj Pulsar 150 Gets LED Lighting Update, Prices Start at ₹1.08 Lakh
JBL Bar 500MK2 Review: A Fantastic Soundbar System
The subwoofer is no joke, at about 13 x 16 inches and 18 pounds, but it’s not something you’ll need to move once you get it set up, and it contributes massively (pun intended) to the depth and breadth of the Bar 500MK2’s sound. With a 10-inch driver, it’s more than enough to get to… Continue reading JBL Bar 500MK2 Review: A Fantastic Soundbar System
The answer to making cars lighter? You’re sitting on it…
In the quest to reduce weight, one area of a car’s structure that gets relatively little public attention is seating. As drivers and passengers, we probably take them for granted beyond how comfortable or not they might be. But if you’ve ever had to remove a seat from a car, you’ll know just how complex and heavy… Continue reading The answer to making cars lighter? You’re sitting on it…
I drove 50 cars in 2025 – the DS No8 was my favourite. Yes, really…
It won’t be for everyone. Indeed, if it doesn’t fare significantly better than its dismally performing predecessor, the DS 9, I might never see another one on the road. But that would be a great shame. Because while the oddly named DS No8 is hardly the most adventurously conceived of cars, it is wilfully individualistic… Continue reading I drove 50 cars in 2025 – the DS No8 was my favourite. Yes, really…
My AirTags kept dying, so I switched to this tracker that lasts for five years
Elevation Lab 5-year Compact TimeCapsule ZDNET’s key takeaways Elevation Lab’s 5-year time capsule is available now, starting at $20. It boosts AirTag battery life up to five years, and is AAA powered, so it doesn’t add extra bulk. They’re not as loud as AirTags, but they’re loud enough. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on… Continue reading My AirTags kept dying, so I switched to this tracker that lasts for five years
Woman Suffers AI Psychosis After Obsessively Generating AI Images of Herself
Getty / Futurism On top of the environmental, political, and social toll AI has taken on the world, it’s also been linked to a severe mental health crisis in which users are spiraling into delusions and ending up committed to psychiatric institutions, or even dead by suicide. Take Caitlin Ner. Writing in an essay for… Continue reading Woman Suffers AI Psychosis After Obsessively Generating AI Images of Herself
The Top 5 Transportation Stories for 2025
IEEE Spectrum’s transportation coverage this year covered breakthroughs in electric vehicles, batteries, charging, automation, aviation, maritime tech and more. Readers followed the race to rebuild U.S. magnet manufacturing, rethink EV-charging architecture, and reinvent automotive software. They tracked China’s sprint toward five-minute charging, the rise of high-power home chargers, and the push to automate airports. Our… Continue reading The Top 5 Transportation Stories for 2025
Sharjah introduces special licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles
The launch of this category forms part of Sharjahs ongoing efforts to provide high-quality and unique services to vehicle owners. Today, Sharjah Police officially launched a new category of licence plates specifically designed for classic vehicles and motorcycles across the emirate. The initiative aims to provide vehicle owners with distinctive, high-quality registration options that reflect… Continue reading Sharjah introduces special licence plates for classic vehicles and motorcycles