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Scientists Impressed by “Fire Amoeba” That Can Survive Incredible Temperatures

Getty Images / H. Beryl Rappaport et al./bioRxiv Parts of the Lassen Volcanic National Park in California’s Cascade Range resemble the gateway to a hellish underworld, with pools of boiling water and bubbling mud where almost nothing can live, due to scalding temperatures that can reach a blistering 464 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s enough to kill… Continue reading Scientists Impressed by “Fire Amoeba” That Can Survive Incredible Temperatures

Startup Building “Air Traffic Control” to Help Self-Driving Cars Get Through Chick-fil-A

Getty / Futurism Let’s face it: American roads aren’t friendly places for pedestrians. They often feature ungodly numbers of extra-wide lanes, infinite parking lots, and tons of active driveways for cars to access chain stores and restaurants. As it turns out, American roads aren’t too friendly to self-driving cars, either. At least not yet, according… Continue reading Startup Building “Air Traffic Control” to Help Self-Driving Cars Get Through Chick-fil-A

Beware the green T: This new sticker signals a doubtful driver

I still don’t know howI feel about the T-plate. The brainchild of Scottish hotelier Robert Marshall, this is a sticker bearing a large green ‘T’ (and a smaller ‘Tourist’ postscript) that visitors can apply to the back of their car, just like learners do with a red L-plate and new drivers sometimes do with a… Continue reading Beware the green T: This new sticker signals a doubtful driver

This tiny petrol engine is designed to fit in electric cars

Fifteen months after revealing its plans for ‘off-the-shelf’ range-extender and hybrid powertrains, Horse Powertrain unveiled its Future Hybrid Powertrain solution earlier this year. Available from 2027, the “all-in-one” powertrain is aimed at enabling a vehicle manufacturer to easily convert a BEV platform to a hybrid by replacing a front-mounted BEV drive motor and transmission with… Continue reading This tiny petrol engine is designed to fit in electric cars

Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson Unveil H-D X440 T and CVO Models in India

Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson have expanded their co-developed premium motorcycle lineup with the launch of the H-D X440 T, featuring advanced rider technologies and contemporary styling. The partners also introduced two top-tier Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) models to the Indian market. The X440 T builds upon the success of the original X440, which launched in… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson Unveil H-D X440 T and CVO Models in India

TVS Motor Unveils AR Helmet Technology and Racing Academy at MotoSoul 5.0

TVS Motor Company presented several rider-focused initiatives on the second day of its MotoSoul 5.0 festival, including the showcase of an augmented reality helmet system and the launch of a new training academy. The company demonstrated the Aegis Rider Vision Helmet, which incorporates AR-enabled heads-up display technology. The helmet projects navigation information, speed data, and… Continue reading TVS Motor Unveils AR Helmet Technology and Racing Academy at MotoSoul 5.0

AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy

Entertainment On the slop-filled internet, Jeremy Carrasco uses his platforms to spread AI literacy. by Terrence O’Brien Dec 6, 2025, 2:30 PM UTC Entertainment On the slop-filled internet, Jeremy Carrasco uses his platforms to spread AI literacy. by Terrence O’Brien Dec 6, 2025, 2:30 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has… Continue reading AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy

AI-Powered Browsers Are Failing Badly

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Do AI browsers represent the future of perusing the world wide web? The AI industry certainly wants you to believe that they do, just as it promised autonomous AI “agents” could automate tasks on your computer.  But at present, they don’t seem to be all that… Continue reading AI-Powered Browsers Are Failing Badly