Transportation The settlement with 35 states includes free installation of a metal sleeve around the ignition cylinder to prevent theft. The settlement with 35 states includes free installation of a metal sleeve around the ignition cylinder to prevent theft. by Elissa Welle Dec 18, 2025, 4:44 PM UTC Elissa Welle is a NYC-based AI reporter… Continue reading Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts
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iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says its CEO
The Roomba maker is being sold to its Chinese contract manufacturer, a move CEO Gary Cohen says will keep the company alive and allow it to grow. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Dec 18, 2025, 4:30 PM UTC The Roomba maker is being sold to its Chinese contract manufacturer, a move CEO Gary Cohen says will… Continue reading iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says its CEO
Micron says memory shortage will ‘persist’ beyond 2026
‘Supply will remain substantially short of the demand for the foreseeable future.’ ‘Supply will remain substantially short of the demand for the foreseeable future.’ by Emma Roth Dec 18, 2025, 3:14 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was… Continue reading Micron says memory shortage will ‘persist’ beyond 2026
Millions of Private ChatGPT Conversations Are Being Harvested and Sold for Profit
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images You know those memes about how there’s no such thing as a free VPN? Here’s the ultimate cautionary tale. A recent investigation by Tel Aviv-based security firm Koi uncovered a massive data harvesting operation tied to a voluntary extension on Google’s Chrome browser. Called Urban VPN… Continue reading Millions of Private ChatGPT Conversations Are Being Harvested and Sold for Profit
Scientists Intrigued by Huge Structure Under Bermuda
Getty / Futurism The Bermuda Triangle, a loosely defined region bounded by Bermuda, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico, has been the subject of countless urban legends, from mysteriously disappearing ships to entire World War 2 squadrons. Outlandish theories have suggested that technology left over from the mythical lost city of Atlantis, lurking beneath the triangle,… Continue reading Scientists Intrigued by Huge Structure Under Bermuda
Cowboy saddles up with a new owner
Transportation And so ends the independent e-bike era. And so ends the independent e-bike era. by Thomas Ricker and Andrew Hawkins Dec 18, 2025, 7:02 AM UTC The Brussels-based electric bike company has officially closed its deal to be acquired by ReBirth Group Holding, which also owns cycling brands Peugeot, Gitane, and Solex. The transaction… Continue reading Cowboy saddles up with a new owner
Clean Technica: L3 Autonomous Driving Bonanza in China004295
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. There’s been a flurry of announcements this week about L3 autonomous driving in China. I’ll get to them in a moment, but let’s first explain what L3 autonomous driving is. L2 autonomous driving is the driver-assist technology most automakers are deploying that we’re quite familiar… Continue reading Clean Technica: L3 Autonomous Driving Bonanza in China004295
Clean Technica: California: Tesla Has Engaged In False Advertising, Has To Suspend Vehicle Production & Sales If Problem Not Fixed004294
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. After years of battle on this topic, a California judge has ruled that Tesla’s use of the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving” has effectively been false advertising. Judge Juliet Cox’s proposal was that Tesla’s license to manufacture and sell vehicles in California be suspended… Continue reading Clean Technica: California: Tesla Has Engaged In False Advertising, Has To Suspend Vehicle Production & Sales If Problem Not Fixed004294
Clean Technica: Issues Under The Surface With Tesla FSD vs. Waymo Driver004293
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Following my latest article on the long-running Waymo vs. Tesla FSD debate, a few readers tore into me (and Tesla) a little bit. One comment jumped out at me as a really important and interesting point, and then another did, and then another. So, I’m… Continue reading Clean Technica: Issues Under The Surface With Tesla FSD vs. Waymo Driver004293
The ChatGPT app store is here
OpenAI’s one step closer to making ChatGPT an ‘everything app’ that connects directly to Apple Music and DoorDash. OpenAI’s one step closer to making ChatGPT an ‘everything app’ that connects directly to Apple Music and DoorDash. by Richard Lawler Dec 18, 2025, 4:27 AM UTC Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech,… Continue reading The ChatGPT app store is here