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There’s finally a little bit of sunshine in Pluribus

Entertainment A spoiler-filled discussion of the Apple TV series’ eighth episode. A spoiler-filled discussion of the Apple TV series’ eighth episode. by Andrew Webster Dec 19, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Andrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000… Continue reading There’s finally a little bit of sunshine in Pluribus

Semi-solid state MagSafe power banks arrive from the founder of Hyper

Safer and longer-lasting batteries that aren’t prone to thermal runaway. Safer and longer-lasting batteries that aren’t prone to thermal runaway. by Thomas Ricker Dec 19, 2025, 12:46 PM UTC Thomas Ricker is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech… Continue reading Semi-solid state MagSafe power banks arrive from the founder of Hyper

Best robot vacuum mops of 2025: I’ve tested dozens of these robots – here are the top ones

I began using robot vacuum and mop combinations over six years ago to check some chores off my to-do list. Little did I know this would launch me into the world of testing the latest and greatest robot vacuums. These machines have undergone significant evolution since, progressing from dragging a soggy microfiber pad across your floors to self-washing,… Continue reading Best robot vacuum mops of 2025: I’ve tested dozens of these robots – here are the top ones

The best AI image generators of 2025: I retested the top tools – there’s one clear winner

AI generations by David Gewirtz / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google’s Nano Banana Pro earned a near-perfect score. ChatGPT image ranked second; others often mangled text and faces. Nine tough prompts reveal which AIs are worth subscribing to. When generative AI first hit… Continue reading The best AI image generators of 2025: I retested the top tools – there’s one clear winner

Clean Technica: Did Trump & Musk Open Up A Huge, Important Lane For Rivian?004297

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. While discussing the big Ford EV news of the week with Larry and Steve yesterday, something came to the forefront of my mind regarding Rivian. Rivian has done a great job developing excellent, compelling, high-quality electric vehicles. However, it has been a bit slow compared… Continue reading Clean Technica: Did Trump & Musk Open Up A Huge, Important Lane For Rivian?004297

Clean Technica: Have A Tesla & Want Normal Buttons & Knobs?004296

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. How many times have you heard people complain that the Tesla touchscreen takes on too many tasks, that it would be better to have buttons and knobs for some things that you want to easily control while driving? Some Tesla owners are happy about the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Have A Tesla & Want Normal Buttons & Knobs?004296

Kyrie Irving Has “Incident” With Humanoid Robot

Mavericks via YouTube Shorts What’re professional team sports without a good shoving match? Basketball star Kyrie Irving got into one recently — though not on the court, but with a humanoid robot. In a video shared by the Dallas Mavericks social media page, a Unitree G1 android shows off its slick karate moves in front… Continue reading Kyrie Irving Has “Incident” With Humanoid Robot

When Asked to Generate an Alphabet Poster for Preschoolers, the Latest Version of ChatGPT Just Flails Wildly

AI Generated Image On December 11, OpenAI release ChatGPT 5.2, the latest version of the widely used AI chatbot. As it does every time it releases a minor update, the company hailed its latest version as a “significant improvement in general intelligence,” calling it the “best model yet for real-world, professional use.” In a further… Continue reading When Asked to Generate an Alphabet Poster for Preschoolers, the Latest Version of ChatGPT Just Flails Wildly

Waymo Spotted Driving Wrong Way Down Busy Street

u/holafromaustin via Reddit You don’t share the road with robotaxis — the robotaxis munificently share the road with you. This week, one of Waymo’s fully driverless cabs was spotted blundering down the wrong side of a street in Austin, Texas, causing the human motorists driving in the correct direction to cautiously come to a halt,… Continue reading Waymo Spotted Driving Wrong Way Down Busy Street

Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate

A New York Times spokesperson told WIRED in a statement that Brooks “regularly attends events to speak with noted and important business leaders to inform his columns” and that Brooks had no contact with Epstein before or after attending the 2011 dinner where the photo was taken. A representative for the Gates Foundation did not… Continue reading Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate