Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle

There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of… Continue reading Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle

This luxury carmaker is gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV, and we can’t wait

Audi is set to unveil the new entry-level luxury EV by the end of the year. The new model will likely carry on the A2 name, but the electric version will bring a unique new design and more. The Audi A2 e-tron will be an affordable entry-level EV With luxury rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW expanding… Continue reading This luxury carmaker is gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV, and we can’t wait

Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base

Tesla Model Y Standard AWD Tesla has added a fifth Model Y variant to its US lineup: a new Standard All-Wheel Drive model priced at $41,990. For just $2,000 over the base rear-wheel drive version, buyers get dual motors and significantly better acceleration without having to pay for all the “premium” features. The new Model… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base

Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space — or so he says

Transportation SpaceX is profitable, while xAI is burning about $1 billion a month. Is this another case of Musk bailing out himself? SpaceX is profitable, while xAI is burning about $1 billion a month. Is this another case of Musk bailing out himself? by Andrew J. Hawkins Feb 3, 2026, 9:01 PM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to build data centers in space — or so he says

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

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

China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs

Transportation Electric Cars The new rules take effect in January 2027 and require all EVs to have mechanical release handles. The new rules take effect in January 2027 and require all EVs to have mechanical release handles. by Jess Weatherbed Feb 3, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative… Continue reading China is banning hidden electric door handles for EVs

The Streets Are Saying Bitcoin Is Gonna Fall to $30,000

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images The digital Beanie Baby has had a rough week. Last week, whispers of impending crypto regulation sent Bitcoin prices into a nosedive. The preeminent blockchain asset dipped just below $75,000 over the weekend, sending crypto bros into a frenzy. And now, the… Continue reading The Streets Are Saying Bitcoin Is Gonna Fall to $30,000