The robot swerved through the cafeteria of Rivian’s Palo Alto office, shelves adorned with chilled canned coffees — until it didn’t. Five minutes later, a man carefully pushed it out of everyone’s way, the words “I’m stuck” flashing yellow on the poor droid’s screen. It was an inauspicious start to Rivian’s “Autonomy & AI Day,”… Continue reading Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy
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Netflix growing up, data center jet engines, and the circular AI economy
A baby was born in a Waymo this week, and it wasn’t even the first one. What started as a novelty story quickly became a reminder of how autonomous vehicles are quietly becoming part of everyday life, complete with all the messiness that entails. The real coming-of-age story this week, however, wasn’t happening in San Francisco’s robotaxis. It was playing… Continue reading Netflix growing up, data center jet engines, and the circular AI economy
Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’
Nissan is reviving the Xterra, the rugged SUV that once attracted a cult-like following, but this time it will be “electrified.” The Nissan Xterra will be electrified, but by how much? Earlier this year, Nissan offered a sneak peek of its upcoming lineup in a shadowy image previewing several new vehicles. Alongside the new 2026… Continue reading Nissan is bringing back its cult-favorite SUV, but this time it will be ‘electrified’
Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450
Tesla board member and Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal Musk, is back to selling Tesla (TSLA) stocks. According to a new SEC filing, Kimbal has cashed out over $25 million worth of shares and donated a few more as the stock rides high in late 2025. We often report on insider selling at Tesla, and Kimbal… Continue reading Elon Musk’s brother unloads $25 million in Tesla (TSLA) stock as price surges past $450
The long shot
Entertainment One of the year’s most visually striking films, Resurrection, features a stunning 30-minute unbroken tracking shot. Director Bi Gan tells us how he pulled it off. by Kevin Nguyen Dec 12, 2025, 9:14 PM UTC Entertainment One of the year’s most visually striking films, Resurrection, features a stunning 30-minute unbroken tracking shot. Director Bi… Continue reading The long shot
We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful
Verge Shopping Each of these stocking stuffers is a small yet useful upgrade that also makes for a great gift. Each of these stocking stuffers is a small yet useful upgrade that also makes for a great gift. by Brandon Russell Dec 12, 2025, 8:57 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals… Continue reading We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful
Instacart Caught Using AI to Charge Wildly Different Prices for the Same Item
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Does your online grocery order ever feel fishy, like the prices just aren’t adding up? It turns out you’re right to be suspicious — and now we have compelling evidence. New research by a consortium of groups including Groundwork Collaborative, Consumer Reports, and More Perfect Union… Continue reading Instacart Caught Using AI to Charge Wildly Different Prices for the Same Item
OpenAI Researcher Quits, Saying Company Is Hiding the Truth
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images OpenAI has long published research on the potential safety and economic impact of its own technology. Now, Wired reports that the Sam Altman-led company is becoming more “guarded” about publishing research that paints an inconvenient truth: that AI could be bad for the… Continue reading OpenAI Researcher Quits, Saying Company Is Hiding the Truth
Banning Gender Transition Treatment Is Leading Kids to Do Exactly What You’d Expect
Wiktor Szymanowicz / Future Publishing via Getty Images From the US’ eighteenth amendment to Australia’s sin taxes, history shows us that prohibition rarely curbs demand, but instead simply drives it underground. That’s exactly what’s happening in the UK, after the Tavistock gender clinic — the country’s only dedicated gender identity clinic for young people —… Continue reading Banning Gender Transition Treatment Is Leading Kids to Do Exactly What You’d Expect
Creator of “Wallace and Gromit” Says Heck, He’ll Start Using AI
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images Did Nick Park wake up and put on the wrong trousers this morning? In a recent interview with Radio Times, the creator of the beloved claymation series “Wallace and Gromit” said his animation studio, Aardman, would “embrace” AI — albeit in… Continue reading Creator of “Wallace and Gromit” Says Heck, He’ll Start Using AI