Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company Pony.ai said Tuesday it plans to triple the size of its robotaxi fleet by the end of next year as its pace of growth — and aspirations — accelerates. The company, which has about 961 robotaxis in the fleet today, announced the goal during its third-quarter earnings. Pony.ai is targeting… Continue reading China’s Pony AI plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026
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I never use public chargers without this $15 USB-C cable – here’s why it’s so critical
Plugable USB-C to USB-C Data Blocker Cable ZDNET’s key takeaways Provides complete data blocking, offering full security from juice jacking Supports up to 240W charging Perfect for the traveler who needs to use public charging ports. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. We’re so used to using USB-C for charging that… Continue reading I never use public chargers without this $15 USB-C cable – here’s why it’s so critical
Tesla AI4 vs. NVIDIA Thor: the brutal reality of self-driving computers
The race for autonomous driving has three fronts: software, hardware, and regulatory. For years, we’ve watched Tesla try to brute-force its way to “Full Self-Driving (FSD)” with its own custom hardware, while the rest of the automotive industry is increasingly lining up behind NVIDIA. Now that we know Tesla’s new AI5 chip is delayed and… Continue reading Tesla AI4 vs. NVIDIA Thor: the brutal reality of self-driving computers
In Leaked Audio, Campbell’s Soup Exec Rants About “Bioengineered” Meat That “Came From a 3D Printer”
Getty / Futurism A former Campbell Soup Company employee secretly recorded one of the company’s executives while he went on a bewildering, expletives-laden, and over-an-hour-long rant. “We have s*** for f**king poor people,” Campbell vice president and chief information officer Martin Bally allegedly seethed in the recording, as quoted by Detroit-based news station WDIV. “Who… Continue reading In Leaked Audio, Campbell’s Soup Exec Rants About “Bioengineered” Meat That “Came From a 3D Printer”
Sam Altman Says Jony Ive’s Mysterious OpenAI Device Will Be Lickable
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Steve Granitz / FilmMagic via Getty Images Chomping at the bit. Licking their lips. You might use these phrases to describe fans’ eager anticipation to get their hands on OpenAI’s mysterious upcoming device made in collaboration with the legendary former Apple designer Jony Ive — and not just… Continue reading Sam Altman Says Jony Ive’s Mysterious OpenAI Device Will Be Lickable
Godfather of AI Predicts Total Breakdown of Society
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Jorge Uzon / AFP via Getty Images Geoffrey Hinton, one of the three so-called “godfathers” of AI, never misses an opportunity to issue foreboding proclamations about the tech he helped create. During an hour-long public conversation with Senator Bernie Sanders at Georgetown University last week, the British computer… Continue reading Godfather of AI Predicts Total Breakdown of Society
AI Teddy Bear Back on the Market After Getting Caught Telling Kids How to Find Pills and Start Fires
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Folotoy; Getty Images After pulling its AI-powered teddy bear “Kumma” from the market, the children’s toymaker FoloToy says it’s now restoring sales of the controversial product, which a safety group found would give inappropriate and potentially dangerous responses, including explaining how to find and light matches, locate pills,… Continue reading AI Teddy Bear Back on the Market After Getting Caught Telling Kids How to Find Pills and Start Fires
The Nothing (1) Headset Is Discounted Early for Black Friday
If you’re looking for an excellent pair of over-ear headphones that stand out in both their sound quality and looks, the Nothing Headphone (1) are currently marked down to just $239 on Amazon, a 20% discount from their usual price. They’re one of our favorite wireless headsets, earning the title “best looking” while still sounding… Continue reading The Nothing (1) Headset Is Discounted Early for Black Friday
Car influencers love Chinese EVs — and China loves them back
Transportation US-based car reviewers are going gaga over Chinese EVs. Their audiences wonder why they can’t buy them. by Andrew J. Hawkins Nov 25, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC Transportation US-based car reviewers are going gaga over Chinese EVs. Their audiences wonder why they can’t buy them. by Andrew J. Hawkins Nov 25, 2025, 1:00 PM… Continue reading Car influencers love Chinese EVs — and China loves them back
Got an EV? Some can power your whole house in a outage – here’s how
Artur Debat/Moment via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Half of EV owners already use bidirectional power regularly. Three of four future EV owners are open to investing in a V2H setup. Most V2H car owners bought their EVs with backup power in mind. Imagine you’re halfway through making… Continue reading Got an EV? Some can power your whole house in a outage – here’s how