Canada and China struck an initial trade deal on Friday that will slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, as both nations promised to tear down trade barriers while forging new strategic ties during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit. The first Canadian prime minister to visit China since 2017, Carney is seeking to rebuild ties… Continue reading Canada, China slash EV, canola tariffs in reset of ties
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Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts
Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles. That has had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on Chinese EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products. Experts now say an easier path into Canada could… Continue reading Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts
EV boom sparks tariff clash at charging hubs
This led to a rapid emergence of multiple CPO facilities around KIA over the past few years, catering to thousands of EVs, from 2-wheelers to buses. A simmering discontent over tariffs is brewing among charge point operators (CPOs) around Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), where several public and private EV charging facilities are clustered. According to… Continue reading EV boom sparks tariff clash at charging hubs
Road accidents up by over 4% in 2025, 1.6k+ lose their lives
New Delhi: Fatalities from road accidents in the city increased by 4.2 per cent last year compared to 2024. According to data, 1,617 deaths were reported in 1,578 fatal accidents in Delhi last year, whereas in 2024, 1,551 people lost their lives in 1,504 fatal accidents. In addition to fatalities, there was also a rise… Continue reading Road accidents up by over 4% in 2025, 1.6k+ lose their lives
Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Bludgeon AI Companies
Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images For years now, actors have rung the alarm bells over the AI industry planning to sell their likeness and voices — either with or without their consent — and hence threatening to put them out of work. Beyond a major 2023 strike by Hollywood actors fueled by… Continue reading Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Bludgeon AI Companies
Microsoft Shuts Down Library, Replaces It With AI
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Does Microsoft hate books more, or its own workers? It’s hard to say, because The Verge reports that the multitrillion dollar giant is gutting its employee library and cutting down on digital subscriptions in favor of pursuing what’s internally described as an “AI-powered learning experience” —… Continue reading Microsoft Shuts Down Library, Replaces It With AI
Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination
Leaders at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab confronted the startup’s cofounder and former CTO, Barret Zoph, over an alleged relationship with another employee last summer, WIRED has learned. That relationship was likely the alleged “misconduct” that has been mentioned in prior reporting, including by WIRED. To protect the privacy of the individuals involved, WIRED is… Continue reading Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination
The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good
Renee Nicole Good was a poet, a mother of three, a wife. Within hours of her death, as far as the government was concerned, she was a domestic terrorist. On January 7, ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot Good through her car windshield and window in Minneapolis. She appeared to have four gunshot wounds, according to… Continue reading The Campaign to Destroy Renee Good
Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re heading into the cold and windy season, which generally means power outages. One of the best ways to stay prepared for those cold and dark days is a portable power station like the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, which is currently marked down by $100 at Best Buy and by… Continue reading Our Favorite Compact Power Station Is on Sale for 33% Off
Subaru reduces tooling lead times using large-format 3D printing
Subaru of America, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese automaker Subaru Corporation, has reduced tooling development time by more than 50% and cut fabrication costs by approximately 70% by adopting large-format 3D printing for accessory installation tooling. These changes were enabled through the use of a Stratasys F770 system combined with a higher-throughput T25 print… Continue reading Subaru reduces tooling lead times using large-format 3D printing