Startups Using AI Have a Problem: Anyone Can Copy Their Awesome Idea

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images In an era of unprecedented tech hype, one AI startup founder has a warning to those who would follow his footsteps: vibe coding a double-edged sword that makes it trivially easy for competitors to copy your brilliant company. Israeli tech founder Maor Shlomo, whose vibe coding… Continue reading Startups Using AI Have a Problem: Anyone Can Copy Their Awesome Idea

Amazon Data Center Linked to Cluster of Rare Cancers

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Emmanuel Dundand / AFP via Getty Images For the hundreds of communities who’ve been saddled with data centers in recent years, the bulky fixtures are sources of unbearable noise, soaring energy prices, and plenty of electrical fires. Add another grim possibility to that list: debilitating rare cancers. Reporting… Continue reading Amazon Data Center Linked to Cluster of Rare Cancers

OpenAI’s Sora Is Letting Teens Generate Videos of School Shootings

Screenshot via Ekō If you’re a teenager with access to OpenAI’s Sora 2, you can easily generate AI videos of school shootings and other harmful and disturbing content — despite CEO Sam Altman’s repeated claims that the company has instituted robust safeguards. The revelation comes from Ekō, a consumer watchdog group that just put out… Continue reading OpenAI’s Sora Is Letting Teens Generate Videos of School Shootings

Why Honda is suddenly launching reusable rockets

Transportation The Japanese automaker successfully launched and landed a prototype rocket in June. Is Honda trying to take on SpaceX? The Japanese automaker successfully launched and landed a prototype rocket in June. Is Honda trying to take on SpaceX? by Brett Berk Nov 29, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC In June of this year, Honda launched… Continue reading Why Honda is suddenly launching reusable rockets

Tesla has sold ~100 cars since entering the world’s largest country in July

Tesla’s much-awaited entry into the Indian market has resulted in very slow sales to start, but it may not all be bad. We’ve covered the years-long effort of Tesla to enter the Indian auto market. There have been a lot of intentions and fits and starts, but due to protectionist schemes in the country it… Continue reading Tesla has sold ~100 cars since entering the world’s largest country in July

You can get a four-pack of AirTags for just over $60, the lowest price ever

It’s a great time to stock up if you plan on traveling for the holidays. It’s a great time to stock up if you plan on traveling for the holidays. by Brandon Russell Nov 28, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance… Continue reading You can get a four-pack of AirTags for just over $60, the lowest price ever

DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US

Updated Nov 24, 2025, 12:45 PM UTC December 23rd, 2025. That’s the day DJI will automatically be banned from the United States — unless Trump steps in. You’ll still be able to fly your existing DJI drones and film with existing Osmo cameras. But DJI will be barred from importing any new products into the… Continue reading DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US

OpenAI’s Financial Situation Will Cause a Nauseating Sensation in the Pit of Your Stomach

Getty / Futurism OpenAI isn’t just burning through cash. It’s lighting an entire mountain of money on fire. But since it’s not a publicly traded company, the extent of that mountain remains difficult to gauge. But clues periodically emerge: as the Financial Times reports, for instance, the company recently signed a staggering $250 billion rental… Continue reading OpenAI’s Financial Situation Will Cause a Nauseating Sensation in the Pit of Your Stomach

Waymo Forced to Halt Overnight Operations As Punishment for Causing Nonstop Ruckus

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Waymo might be expanding its autonomous taxi services to northern cities like Minneapolis and Detroit, but back in Santa Monica, the company’s strained relationship with local residents has reached a breaking point. According to the Santa Monica Daily Press, the city council has issued a formal… Continue reading Waymo Forced to Halt Overnight Operations As Punishment for Causing Nonstop Ruckus

Researchers Hack DeepSeek to Speak Freely About Tiananmen Square

Futurism Getty / Futurism Earlier this year, a Chinese AI chatbot called DeepSeek sent Silicon Valley into a tailspin when it released a new AI model that rivaled the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, while relying on only a fraction of the computing power. The lean open-source AI model, dubbed DeepSeek R1, was so impressive that… Continue reading Researchers Hack DeepSeek to Speak Freely About Tiananmen Square