Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser

Tesla is sending emails urging owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the automaker switches to a subscription-only model. But in the email, Tesla appears to sneak in a policy change: FSD now only “stays with your Tesla as long as you own it.” It also has contradicting information on its support… Continue reading Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser

Clean Technica: Which Automakers Are Electrifying Fastest In USA?004347

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! With 2025 numbers in and the more basic US EV sales reports out, now is the time for one of my favorite topics of exploration — how fast different automakers are electrifying. Yes, it just hit me that we should really… Continue reading Clean Technica: Which Automakers Are Electrifying Fastest In USA?004347

Clean Technica: Tesla Had 46% of US EV Market in 2025 (Down from 49% in 2024) — GM 13%, Ford 7%004346

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! It’s taken some time, but we’ve finally crunched the numbers for the US electric vehicle market in terms of auto brands and auto groups. (That’s full battery-electrics, not inclusive of plugin hybrids.) Here’s our report on how different auto brands and… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Had 46% of US EV Market in 2025 (Down from 49% in 2024) — GM 13%, Ford 7%004346

New Site Lets AI Rent Human Bodies

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images The machines aren’t just coming for your jobs. Now, they want your bodies as well. That’s at least the hope of Alexander Liteplo, a software engineer and founder of RentAHuman.ai, a platform for AI agents to “search, book, and pay humans for physical-world tasks.” When Liteplo… Continue reading New Site Lets AI Rent Human Bodies

Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images AI chipmaker Nvidia has been at the center of the enormous AI hype wave that has gripped global markets, ascending to become the most valuable company in the world. Yet despite its dominating presence on Wall Street, OpenAI is getting cold feet about the company’s offerings. After announcing a blockbuster $100 billion… Continue reading Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart

Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel

There is concern that subscribers might be negatively affected if Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and movie studios businesses. One of the biggest fears is that the merger would lead to higher prices due to less competition for Netflix. During a US Senate hearing Tuesday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggested that the merger would… Continue reading Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel

The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)

Samsung’s latest and greatest OLED screen sports some incredible features, with natural and vibrant colors, impressive contrast, and some of the widest viewing angles for the category. Tizen OS is also much more smooth and competent than before, which is great news if you prefer to keep things simple. While it isn’t quite as bright… Continue reading The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)

Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina

Some children affected by measles in the ongoing South Carolina outbreak have developed a serious complication of the disease called encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, state epidemiologist Linda Bell said on Wednesday. The South Carolina measles outbreak began in October with a handful of infections. As of February 3, cases have climbed to 876,… Continue reading Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina

Senators grill Waymo and Tesla over robotaxi safety, liability, and China

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

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