German FAZ: Two audio managers in court 010519

When things weren’t going well in the Volkswagen empire, Ulrich Hackenberg often came into play. The gifted car engineer was something of a problem solver in the company. When the model brand Audi was weakening, the then chairman of the supervisory board, Ferdinand Piëch, and his CEO, Martin Winterkorn, sent their best man to Ingolstadt.… Continue reading German FAZ: Two audio managers in court 010519

Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Like a hurricane that tears down even the sturdiest storm shelters, the Epstein files have cut a path through a vast swath of America’s intellectual, political, and financial elite. The latest tranche of emails related to the notorious sex predator have been particularly devastating. Fans of… Continue reading Crypto Bros Nauseated After Realizing Bitcoin Itself Was Funded by Jeffrey Epstein

Grok’s Analysis of Whether Mamdani Is Related to Epstein May Be the Single Most Amazing AI Response We’ve Ever Seen

Along with being used to generate nonconsensual sexual images of women and girls, spread racist rhetoric, and doxx the home addresses of both celebrities and non-public figures, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is struggling to get a grip on reality. The mercurial billionaire’s social media platform X, which was folded into his AI startup xAI… Continue reading Grok’s Analysis of Whether Mamdani Is Related to Epstein May Be the Single Most Amazing AI Response We’ve Ever Seen

Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images In the wake of ruthless arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in Minneapolis, one Harvard political scientist is arguing something many of us have suspected for a long time: the US is moving away from its traditional democratic framework toward a fundamentally different system… Continue reading Democracy Itself Is Falling Apart, Harvard Professor Warns

South Korea’s Bitsensing launches driver-assistance system as fleets seek safety upgrades

The ‍company has begun rolling out the system in South ‍Korea through a pilot with Koreawide Express Group, installing ‌the kit on its intercity and city buses, with a contract covering more than 500 buses. Bitsensing has launched an advanced driver-assistance system kit for ‍buses and trucks, the South Korean radar startup said on Tuesday,… Continue reading South Korea’s Bitsensing launches driver-assistance system as fleets seek safety upgrades

Mad mods, thumping basslines: Max Power is as relevant as ever

The 1990s wasn’t just a golden decade for sports cars and supercars: it also ushered in the era of the modified car. Young drivers, buoyed by a strong economy, access to innumerable cheap motors and an explosion in the fibreglass and in-car entertainment markets, flocked to put their own spin on almost everything they could… Continue reading Mad mods, thumping basslines: Max Power is as relevant as ever

Aion to Zenvo: Every new car coming to the UK in 2026

New year, new cars: 2026 is shaping up to be a big one for the industry, with plenty of brands and models making their debuts. From the baby EVs that didn’t seem possible only a few years ago to ripsnorting V8 supercars and VIP-hauling vans, there’s something here to catch the eye of everyone. Here’s… Continue reading Aion to Zenvo: Every new car coming to the UK in 2026

The most useful thing in my tech bag costs just $7 – and it’s a cable

Vafoton PD 240W short USB-C cable ZDNET’s key takeaways Vafoton’s palm-sized cable is available for $7. It’s compatible with Thunderbolt 4, 240W power, and 40Gbps data transfer. The cable might be a little too short for some users. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Your day can be derailed by not having the… Continue reading The most useful thing in my tech bag costs just $7 – and it’s a cable

Cybersecurity Flagged as Key Challenge for Smart Mobility at SIAT 2026

Cybersecurity has emerged as one of the major challenges in the development of smart mobility solutions, experts said at the recently concluded Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr Reji Mathai, Director, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), said cybersecurity was identified as a critical concern during expert discussions… Continue reading Cybersecurity Flagged as Key Challenge for Smart Mobility at SIAT 2026

Sonalika Tractors Records Fastest-Ever 1.51 Lakh Unit Sales in 10 Months

Sonalika Tractors has reported its fastest year-to-date sales performance, recording 151,604 tractor units during the April 2025 to January 2026 period, marking a significant achievement as the company enters its 30th anniversary year. The sales performance reflects sustained demand for agricultural mechanization amid favorable rabi sowing conditions and ongoing rural infrastructure investment. Sonalika, India’s largest… Continue reading Sonalika Tractors Records Fastest-Ever 1.51 Lakh Unit Sales in 10 Months