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How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power
Loading the player… Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far… Continue reading How Elon Musk is rewriting the rules on founder power
How far will Elon Musk take the ‘everything’ business as SpaceX and xAI merge?
Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far Musk himself is… Continue reading How far will Elon Musk take the ‘everything’ business as SpaceX and xAI merge?
Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Tesla has filed two new trademark applications for the Roadster, including one that reveals what appears to be the first official updated silhouette of the long-delayed electric sports car. The filings, submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 3, offer a glimpse at the branding Tesla plans to use for the… Continue reading Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix
Photo: Easton Police Department A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla over the death of a young man in one of its Model Y vehicles, blaming Tesla’s electronic door handle design for trapping the driver inside the car after a crash. It’s one of many similar lawsuits cropping up against Tesla lately – but… Continue reading Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
Transportation A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. by Stevie Bonifield Feb 6, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews… Continue reading Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
Novo Nordisk Furious at $49 Knockoff Ozempic Pill
Novo Nordisk conquered the world with its borderline miraculous drug semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy. But with a sinking stock price and compelling alternatives eating its lunch, it’s now finding itself in a position in which it has to take desperate measures to fight off its competitors. On Thursday, the Danish pharmaceutical giant vowed… Continue reading Novo Nordisk Furious at $49 Knockoff Ozempic Pill
Investors Concerned AI Bubble Is Finally Popping
For quite some time now, investors have fought the suggestion that the artificial intelligence industry may be forming a massive bubble, risking an eventual collapse of epic proportions that could take down the US economy with it. But shaking off those fears has proven increasingly difficult as the tech stock market reels from a major… Continue reading Investors Concerned AI Bubble Is Finally Popping
As AI Surges, Layoffs Hit Worst Moment Since 2009 During Throes of Financial Crisis
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images US employers announced over 108,000 layoffs across January, in the highest to start the year since the depths of the Great Recession in 2009. Many executives were quick to blame AI for the layoffs, though the real reason might be simpler: companies just aren’t optimistic about… Continue reading As AI Surges, Layoffs Hit Worst Moment Since 2009 During Throes of Financial Crisis
As Crash Deepens, Investors Say Bitcoin Is Headed for Zero Dollars
Mainstream cryptocurrency Bitcoin is being eviscerated this week. The token tanked to a historic low, coming eerily close to as little as $60,000 on Thursday evening. That’s well under 50 percent down from its all-time high a mere four months ago. While the crypto has since bounced back to around the $68,000 mark, it comes… Continue reading As Crash Deepens, Investors Say Bitcoin Is Headed for Zero Dollars