California added record clean energy — can it keep it up?

The Golden State has hit key milestones. But the landscape is rapidly shifting for renewable energy. The Golden State has hit key milestones. But the landscape is rapidly shifting for renewable energy. For three years in a row, California has added a record amount of new clean energy capacity. The amount of renewable energy and… Continue reading California added record clean energy — can it keep it up?

Trumpworld Is Fighting Over ‘Official’ Crypto Wallet

As Donald Trump and his family stretch into nearly every corner of the cryptocurrency sector, a dispute has broken out over which corporate entities are permitted to wield the Trump brand to promote the crypto products they launch. On Tuesday, the X account for the US president’s Trump memecoin—which is administered by Fight Fight Fight… Continue reading Trumpworld Is Fighting Over ‘Official’ Crypto Wallet

Perplexity’s CEO Sees AI Agents as the Next Web Battleground

Perplexity has tapped into the power of generative artificial intelligence—with all its problematic tendencies—in an effort to challenge Google as the dominant way people find information online. The AI search tool rose in prominence in 2024 and was lauded as a promising alternative to Googling. Like other AI players though, the service has been sued… Continue reading Perplexity’s CEO Sees AI Agents as the Next Web Battleground

‘Big Balls’ Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee

Although Elon Musk has said that he is largely exiting his role at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), at least three of his early operatives and key lieutenants throughout his government takeover have recently become full-time government employees. Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, and Ethan Shaotran’s employment designations at the General Services Administration (GSA)… Continue reading ‘Big Balls’ Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee

Manex AI Raises €8M in Seed Funding

Manex AI, a Munich, Germany-based provider of an AI-driven software platform for industrial quality management and process steering, raised $8M in Seed funding. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and BlueYard Capital, with participation from Capmont Technology and the CDTM Venture Fund. The companyi intends to use the funds to expand operations and… Continue reading Manex AI Raises €8M in Seed Funding

The terrific HoverAir X1 selfie drone has plunged to its best price yet

Plus, Amazon’s Echo Spot and the Google Pixel 9a are down to some of their best prices. Plus, Amazon’s Echo Spot and the Google Pixel 9a are down to some of their best prices. Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The… Continue reading The terrific HoverAir X1 selfie drone has plunged to its best price yet

ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive and Dropbox

ChatGPT now has 3 million “paying business users” and is adding a bunch of new features for enterprise. ChatGPT now has 3 million “paying business users” and is adding a bunch of new features for enterprise. Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work… Continue reading ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive and Dropbox

Elon Musk’s introduction to politics

Elon Musk spent the last several months knee deep in government, sidelining his companies to pursue a longstanding Republican quest to weed out alleged waste and fraud.  Then, a few weeks ago, House Republicans passed a bill with provisions that would kneecap Tesla.  Now, Musk is fuming that the bill is “a disgusting abomination.” Plenty… Continue reading Elon Musk’s introduction to politics

Obvio’s stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers

American streets are incredibly dangerous for pedestrians. A San Carlos, California-based startup called Obvio thinks it can change that by installing cameras at stop signs — a solution the founders also say won’t create a panopticon.  That’s a bold claim at a time when other companies like Flock have been criticized for how its license… Continue reading Obvio’s stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers

Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly

Uber today revealed a new type of account, called Senior Accounts, for older users that prioritizes a simpler app experience with features like ride updates for family members, saved destinations, and the ability to use a family member’s card for payments. Uber said Senior Accounts present a simpler app experience with larger text and icons,… Continue reading Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly