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Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus

Thomas Built Buses, a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, has announced the launch of the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson, its first electric Type D, or “transit-style,” school bus. The new model is built on the existing HDX2 platform and is intended for school districts seeking to expand fleet electrification with a familiar, large-capacity vehicle. The… Continue reading Thomas Built Buses launches its first electric Type D school bus

Webinar: Exploring Cable Management Strategies for DC Fast-Charging EV Fleets

In this webinar we’ll dive into practical solutions for keeping your EV fleet charged, safe, and operational. Whether you’re planning new installations or optimizing existing infrastructure, this session will provide actionable strategies to enhance reliability and performance across your DC fast-charging network. Join this session to learn how effective cable management can maximize safety, reduce… Continue reading Webinar: Exploring Cable Management Strategies for DC Fast-Charging EV Fleets

The New “Stranger Things” Is Using Digital De-Aging Tech After Its Child Actors Kept Growing

The final season of Netflix’s blockbuster show “Stranger Things” is kicking off today, well over nine years after the show premiered on the streaming platform. And as Salon reports, producers had to resort to some visual trickery to wind back the clock for the show’s rapidly aging cast. In a new five-minute preview of the… Continue reading The New “Stranger Things” Is Using Digital De-Aging Tech After Its Child Actors Kept Growing

OpenAI Says Boy’s Death Was His Own Fault for Using ChatGPT Wrong

The Raine Family Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. OpenAI has shot back at a family that’s suing the company over the… Continue reading OpenAI Says Boy’s Death Was His Own Fault for Using ChatGPT Wrong

This Video of a Robot Playing Basketball Is EXTREMELY Impressive

Yinhuai via X It’s one small step for man — and one giant, badass layup for robot kind. Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have programmed a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play basketball, almost perfectly mimicking the skills of a human athlete. A video shared by HKUST PhD student… Continue reading This Video of a Robot Playing Basketball Is EXTREMELY Impressive

The Destruction of a Notorious Myanmar Scam Compound Appears to Have Been ‘Performative’

After Myanmar’s military junta raided a notorious scam compound and destroyed buildings with explosives in October, officials claimed the country would entirely “eradicate” forced scamming within its borders. Now newly released satellite images of the targeted KK Park scam center reveal that only buildings in one limited section of the compound were destroyed during the… Continue reading The Destruction of a Notorious Myanmar Scam Compound Appears to Have Been ‘Performative’

Our Favorite Wireless Headphones for iPhone Owners Are $150 Off

Yesterday I wrote about a deal on the Nothing (1) Headset, an awesome pair of active noise-canceling headphones that compete with some of the best available options at a fraction of the price. For those who don’t feel like compromising, and already have Apple devices, I also found a juicy discount on the Apple AirPods… Continue reading Our Favorite Wireless Headphones for iPhone Owners Are $150 Off

The 11 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2025)

Honorable Mentions There are a ton of mattresses and related items on the market that claim to have cooling benefits. Here are a few others we tested and liked, but not as much as the options above. BedJet BedJet BedJet 3 for $427: WIRED reviewer Christopher Null liked this climate-control device a lot because it… Continue reading The 11 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2025)

Reeves freezes fuel duty for now as she confirms 3p-a-mile electric vehicle charge

The eventual rise in fuel duty will maintain the differential in running costs between electric and petrol- or diesel-fuelled vehicles. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA View image in fullscreen The eventual rise in fuel duty will maintain the differential in running costs between electric and petrol- or diesel-fuelled vehicles. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA Reeves freezes fuel duty for… Continue reading Reeves freezes fuel duty for now as she confirms 3p-a-mile electric vehicle charge