Transportation Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles or risk getting lapped by China. But the senators didn’t sound like they were any closer to an agreement. Waymo and Tesla urged lawmakers to pass legislation to regulate autonomous vehicles or risk getting lapped by China. But the senators didn’t sound… Continue reading Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China
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The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Toyota bZ proves to be a top-selling EV in January Better late than never. After a slow start… Continue reading The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Polymarket CEO Known for Yelling at His Employees, Attending Meetings Shirtless
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Paul Morigi / Getty Images for Haddad Media Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s social media went silent in the aftermath of a dawn raid on his Manhattan penthouse late in 2024. FBI agents came in force early one Wednesday morning, and though they hadn’t arrested Coplan or even issued… Continue reading Polymarket CEO Known for Yelling at His Employees, Attending Meetings Shirtless
If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death Spiral” for the Entire Economy
The major cryptocurrency Bitcoin has had an absolutely horrible start to the year. The digital token has plummeted almost 14 percent so far in 2026, and almost 40 percent since hitting all-time highs of well over $120,000 in October — its longest losing streak since 2018. It’s down almost three percent today alone. It’s a… Continue reading If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death Spiral” for the Entire Economy
Police in Detroit Suburb Install Hives That Can Instantly Deploy Drones to Fight Crime
Back in December, the city of Detroit unveiled an 11-foot monument to the titular character in “RoboCop” — a 1987 Paul Verhoeven film depicting the motor city as a dystopian hellscape in no uncertain terms. Apparently, someone in city hall was taking notes. Now, according to local reporting, the Detroit suburb of Dearborn has launched… Continue reading Police in Detroit Suburb Install Hives That Can Instantly Deploy Drones to Fight Crime
Tech Companies Showing Signs of Distress as They Run Out of Money for AI Infrastructure
AI companies are looking to spend trillions of dollars on data centers to power their increasingly resource-intensive AI models — an astronomical amount of money that could threaten the entire economy if the bet doesn’t pay off. As the race to spend as much money as possible on AI infrastructure rages on, companies have become… Continue reading Tech Companies Showing Signs of Distress as They Run Out of Money for AI Infrastructure
OpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare
Security researchers found hundreds of malicious add-ons on ClawHub. Security researchers found hundreds of malicious add-ons on ClawHub. by Emma Roth Feb 4, 2026, 7:03 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.… Continue reading OpenClaw’s AI ‘skill’ extensions are a security nightmare
Cozey Neptune Sofa Bed Review: Firm but Flexible
If the words “sleeper sofa” still conjure images of a musty, squeaky, lumpy pull-out mattress with the thickness and support of a peanut butter sandwich, you may want to take a look at what’s been going on in the world of convertible furniture lately. Modern-day sleeper sofas now come with luxe, real mattresses, like the… Continue reading Cozey Neptune Sofa Bed Review: Firm but Flexible
Inside the ICE Forum Where Agents Complain About Their Jobs
On a forum with over 5,000 members claiming to be current and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, users vent their frustrations and concerns about the agency as it has become the center of public ire. “I’m all for removing illegals, but snatching dudes off lawn mowers in… Continue reading Inside the ICE Forum Where Agents Complain About Their Jobs
Machina Labs Raises $124M in Series C Funding
Machina Labs, a Los Angeles, CA-based advanced manufacturing and robotics company, raised $124M in in Series C funding. Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage venture arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, and Strategic Development Fund (SDF) invested in the round. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by… Continue reading Machina Labs Raises $124M in Series C Funding