Every time you get behind the wheel, your car is collecting data about you. Where you go, how fast you’re driving, how hard you brake, and even how much you weigh. All of that data is not typically available to the vehicle owner. Instead, it’s gated behind secure restrictions that prevent anyone other than the… Continue reading The Fight on Capitol Hill to Make It Easier to Fix Your Car
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Everything Is Content for the ‘Clicktatorship’
In President Donald Trump’s second term, everything is content. Videos of immigration raids are shared widely on X by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), conspiracy theories dictate policy, and prominent right-wing podcasters and influencers have occupied high-level government roles. The second Trump administration is, to put it bluntly, very online. Trump and his supporters… Continue reading Everything Is Content for the ‘Clicktatorship’
Why the White House keeps shitposting
A political comms professional breaks down Trump’s meme media strategy. by Tina Nguyen Jan 13, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC A political comms professional breaks down Trump’s meme media strategy. by Tina Nguyen Jan 13, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC Tina Nguyen is a Senior Reporter for The Verge and author of Regulator, covering the second Trump… Continue reading Why the White House keeps shitposting
WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official
The car mat CEO has committed to US-based manufacturing. The car mat CEO has committed to US-based manufacturing. by Lauren Feiner Jan 13, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC,… Continue reading WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official
New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state — except for its most populous metropolis: New York City. Hochul, who made the comments Tuesday during her State of the State address, said the legislation would advance the next phase of the state’s autonomous vehicle pilot program. … Continue reading New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
What’s the deal with Physical AI? Why the next frontier of tech is already all around you
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Physical AI is the latest trending frontier of the technology. It leverages real-world data for more autonomous robots. Its early stages could be on your face right now. ChatGPT’s release over three years ago triggered an AI frenzy. While AI models continue… Continue reading What’s the deal with Physical AI? Why the next frontier of tech is already all around you
Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids
Honda has a new idea to help its upcoming lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles stand out. The iconic H Mark will look a little different as part of Honda’s efforts to “create new EVs from zero.” Here’s what to expect. Honda has a new H Mark for its next-gen EVs and hybrids The H… Continue reading Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids
Ford F150 Lightning outsold Tesla Cybertruck and was then canceled for not selling enough
The Tesla Cybertruck program is in shambles. The latest data indicate production is running at roughly 10% of its planned capacity. Meanwhile, the Ford F150 Lightning outsold the Tesla Cybertruck in 2025 and was then canceled for not selling enough. Is this what is coming for the Cybertruck? Tesla is actively trying to hide its… Continue reading Ford F150 Lightning outsold Tesla Cybertruck and was then canceled for not selling enough
Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’
Tesla has granted Tom Zhu, its Senior Vice President of Automotive and one of the most critical executives at the company, a massive new stock option package covering over $226 million worth of shares. According to a new SEC filing released yesterday, Zhu received 520,021 stock options with a strike price of $435.80. The grant… Continue reading Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’
The Richest 1 Percent Burned Their Entire Share of Carbon for the Year in Just 10 Days
Getty / Futurism In less time than it takes to get bored of your new year’s resolution, the planet’s wealthiest people had already blown through their yearly ration of carbon emissions. We’re not speaking figuratively, either. A new analysis by the Oxfam Foundation found that the world’s richest 1 percent exceeded their fair share of… Continue reading The Richest 1 Percent Burned Their Entire Share of Carbon for the Year in Just 10 Days