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Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service

Nearly two years ago, Motional was at an autonomous vehicle crossroads.  The company, born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, had already missed a deadline to launch a driverless robotaxi service with partner Lyft. It had lost Aptiv as one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up… Continue reading Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service

You need to listen to Billy Woods’ horrorcore masterpiece for the A24 crowd

Entertainment The latest from one half of Armand Hammer is his darkest record to date. The latest from one half of Armand Hammer is his darkest record to date. by Terrence O’Brien Jan 11, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years… Continue reading You need to listen to Billy Woods’ horrorcore masterpiece for the A24 crowd

Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops

As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of combined range, the new Buick Electra E7 is an… Continue reading Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops

Plastic Surgeons Are Using Material From Dead People on New Patients

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Cosmetic surgeons have turned to using a “fat filler” harvested from dead people in order to give patients new breasts, sexier buttocks and other body contouring tweaks, according to reporting by Business Insider — in a practice that not even “Frankenstein” author Mary Shelley could have… Continue reading Plastic Surgeons Are Using Material From Dead People on New Patients

Red Hot Christmas Toy Crashes So Badly That Kids Can’t Actually Use It

Getty Images / Catherine Falls Commercial Parents were left scrambling on Christmas day after the hot toy of the season appeared to crash and burn, in a perfect cautionary tale about the era of connected gadgets that can easily brick if their delicate infrastructure is put under strain. The toy, called the Tin Can, is… Continue reading Red Hot Christmas Toy Crashes So Badly That Kids Can’t Actually Use It

Researchers Just Discovered Something Startling About How Conservatives Pick Political Positions

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images If you’ve been watching the intense partisan divide over the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota this week, it’s likely felt as though different Americans are living in completely separate realities. As it turns out, neuroscience might be able to explain why.… Continue reading Researchers Just Discovered Something Startling About How Conservatives Pick Political Positions

War Profiteers Furious After Polymarket Refuses to Pay Out on Venezuelan Invasion Bets

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Nearly a week after US strikes bombarded Venezuela during the kidnapping of its president Nicolás Maduro, betting platform Polymarket is refusing to pay out users who gambled on the invasion of Venezeula. Polymarket is a controversial prediction market where users can gamble on the outcome of… Continue reading War Profiteers Furious After Polymarket Refuses to Pay Out on Venezuelan Invasion Bets

16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Kat Merck Sutra Heat Guard Blowout Cream for $24: I love Sutra’s IR2 hair straightener, so I had high hopes. This thick and almost fragrance-free cream is meant to protect up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce drying time, but my hair felt dried out after use. Mane Temp Check for $26:… Continue reading 16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)

Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative

If you’re looking for a top-notch Dolby Atmos soundbar, it’s hard to beat the Sonos Arc Ultra. But Sonos is still recovering from its self-imposed 2024 software fiasco, and many of its once-loyal customers have sought refuge with the company’s competitors. Chief among these is Bluesound, a wireless, multiroom audio ecosystem from the Great White… Continue reading Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative