Tesla is now selling its stripped-down, “more affordable” vehicle, the Model Y Standard, in Europe, just three days after releasing it in the US. Its US release was widely panned as the massive number of missing features outweighed the relatively small price cut. But the new European release has fewer cut features and a larger… Continue reading Tesla releases ‘more affordable’ Model Y Standard in EU – it’s a better deal there
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The Big Short investor on Tesla (TSLA): It’s a cult
Steve Eisman, an investor famous for being short against the real estate market in 2007 and portrayed by Steve Carell in The Big Short, commented on Tesla and its shareholders, describing them as a “cult.” Eisman is credited as one of the few individuals who recognized and attempted to warn others about the impending crisis… Continue reading The Big Short investor on Tesla (TSLA): It’s a cult
Tesla pushes Tron: Ares ad inside its cars, upsetting owners
Tesla has partnered with its recent foe, Disney, to promote its latest movie, Tron: Ares, with an in-car update that is not making everyone happy. Many owners view it as Tesla making in-car advertisements and/or working on something that distracts them from needed software updates. Today, Tesla announced and began pushing an update to its… Continue reading Tesla pushes Tron: Ares ad inside its cars, upsetting owners
Suspect Fantasized About Arson on ChatGPT Before Setting Deadly Fire That Killed 12, Prosecutors Say
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images A man who has been arrested on suspicion of starting the deadly Palisades Fire that destroyed thousands of homes and killed a dozen people in Los Angeles last year allegedly used ChatGPT to generate images of burning forests and cities, according to law enforcement officials. The… Continue reading Suspect Fantasized About Arson on ChatGPT Before Setting Deadly Fire That Killed 12, Prosecutors Say
AI Data Centers Are an Even Bigger Disaster Than Previously Thought
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images In August, the founder of hedge fund Praetorian Capital Harris “Kuppy” Kupperman penned an essay on the absurd finances behind AI data centers. While the tech industry has likened data centers — or more specifically, the expensive semiconductor chips that power them — as the “shovels”… Continue reading AI Data Centers Are an Even Bigger Disaster Than Previously Thought
These SteelSeries Earbuds Are Great for Gaming, and Are 35% Off Right Now
Looking for a great discount on a unique gaming headset? I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds (9/10, WIRED Recommends) for months for both gaming and everyday use, and they’re currently marked down at Amazon to just $128, in both a black Xbox version, and a white Playstation version. Photograph: Eric Ravenscraft SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds… Continue reading These SteelSeries Earbuds Are Great for Gaming, and Are 35% Off Right Now
The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit
“We will never compromise on safety. When staffing constraints arise, the FAA will slow down air traffic at impacted airports to ensure operations remain safe,” FAA spokesperson Hannah Walden tells WIRED, adding that Transportation secretary Sean Duffy “said that air traffic controllers who report to work will be paid. Regarding reductions in force (RIFs), DOT… Continue reading The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit
Musk’s Boring Co. violated environmental regulations nearly 800 times, Nevada alleges
Elon Musk’s Boring Co., the tunneling and infrastructure firm, repeatedly violated state environmental regulations, even after the company agreed not to, Nevada regulators say. The Boring Co, which is in the process of expanding a tunnel network under Las Vegas, is accused of nearly 800 violations, according to a report from ProPublica. Nearly 100 of… Continue reading Musk’s Boring Co. violated environmental regulations nearly 800 times, Nevada alleges
The Apple AirTag 4-Pack was one of our reader’s favorite Prime Day buys, and it’s still $35 off
Kayla Solino/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The holiday season is fast approaching, along with some of the busiest (and most stressful) travel days of the year. Nothing ruins a trip more than losing your luggage, wallet, or even your keys. If you’re an iPhone user, an AirTag is the perfect accessory… Continue reading The Apple AirTag 4-Pack was one of our reader’s favorite Prime Day buys, and it’s still $35 off
So much for Ford and GM’s scheme to extend the EV tax credit
Transportation The automakers killed the plan after a couple of Republican senators snitched. The automakers killed the plan after a couple of Republican senators snitched. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 10, 2025, 2:55 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work… Continue reading So much for Ford and GM’s scheme to extend the EV tax credit