Sen. Warren wants to know what Google Gemini’s built-in checkout means for user privacy

Warren is asking Google for more details about the kinds of data it will send to retail partners — and how much. Warren is asking Google for more details about the kinds of data it will send to retail partners — and how much. by Emma Roth Feb 4, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Emma Roth… Continue reading Sen. Warren wants to know what Google Gemini’s built-in checkout means for user privacy

Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs in 2025004345

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! After publishing our report on the top selling EV models in the world in December and 2025 as a whole, as well as an overall report on global EV progress, here’s our complementary report on the auto brands and groups leading… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs in 2025004345

Clean Technica: 20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in 2025 — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win004344

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Regarding December’s best selling electric vehicles, the big news is that thanks to a strong month in China, Tesla partly recovered from the hangover on the US market and saw its best sellers return to leading positions. The Model Y (132,327… Continue reading Clean Technica: 20 Best Selling EV Models in the World in 2025 — Tesla Makes an (Increasingly Rare) #1 + #2 Win004344

Investors Dumping American Stocks as the Country Bets Everything on AI

For decades, the United States stock market has been a juggernaut on the international stage. The US dollar has been — and still is — the de facto currency globally. But for how much longer that will be the case is now looking uncertain. As the New York Times reports, investors are starting to look… Continue reading Investors Dumping American Stocks as the Country Bets Everything on AI

An ‘Intimacy Crisis’ Is Driving the Dating Divide

In the US, nearly half of adults are single. A quarter of men suffer from loneliness. Rates of depression are on the rise. And one in four Gen Z adults—the so-called kinkiest generation, according to one study—have never had partnered sex. In an age of endless connection, where hooking up happens with the ease of… Continue reading An ‘Intimacy Crisis’ Is Driving the Dating Divide

The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota’s Killings

Formed in 1984 to put down uprisings in immigration detention facilities, BORTAC is an offensive tactical team used for drug raids, counterterrorism missions, human smuggling and counter-narcotics operations on the northern and southern borders, at special events including the Super Bowl and, at least historically, overseas operations carried out in tandem with the Drug Enforcement… Continue reading The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota’s Killings

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