Toyota upgraded its electric SUV in just about every way possible. The 2026 Toyota bZ is refined from end to end with a fresh new style, more driving range, advanced new tech, and much more. It even has an NACS port, so you can charge at Tesla Superchargers. Here’s our first look at Toyota’s new… Continue reading Toyota’s bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades
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GM’s new EV battery cells promise more affordable, long-range electric trucks and SUVs
The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV already offers up to 492 miles of range, but GM promises to unlock even more at a lower cost. GM and LG Energy Solution unveiled the “first-ever” lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic EV battery cells. The new battery cells will be used in upcoming GM EV models, especially trucks and SUVs.… Continue reading GM’s new EV battery cells promise more affordable, long-range electric trucks and SUVs
Chinese Company Leapfrogs Tesla, Announces Self-Driving Car Rental Service
When it comes to self driving vehicles, China went from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. And every day, they’re moving even faster than the rest of the world — and especially America. To wit: Baidu, the Beijing company behind China’s largest search engine, has just announced the launch of what it… Continue reading Chinese Company Leapfrogs Tesla, Announces Self-Driving Car Rental Service
Executives Are Pouring Money Into AI. So Why Are They Saying It’s Not Paying Off?
A recent survey by tech giant IBM came to a conclusion that could send shockwaves through Wall Street and the tech sector writ large. The survey asked whether or not company leaders were reporting that their AI initiatives delivered the expected return on investment. A shockingly small proportion of the surveyed CEOs reported that the tech… Continue reading Executives Are Pouring Money Into AI. So Why Are They Saying It’s Not Paying Off?
New Law Would Ban All AI Regulation for a Decade
This is insane. Fresh Hell Republican lawmakers slipped language into the Budget Reconciliation Bill this week that would ban AI regulation, on the federal and state levels, for a decade, as 404 Media reports. An updated version of the bill introduced last night by Congressman Brett Guthrie (R-KY), who chairs the House Committee on Energy and… Continue reading New Law Would Ban All AI Regulation for a Decade
The US Copyright Chief Was Fired After Raising Red Flags About AI Abuse
On Friday, the US Copyright Office released a draft of a report finding that AI companies broke the law while training AI. The next day, the agency’s head, Shira Perlmutter, was fired — and the alarm bells are blaring. The report’s findings were pretty straightforward. Basically, the report explained that using large language models (LLMs)… Continue reading The US Copyright Chief Was Fired After Raising Red Flags About AI Abuse
The 2026 BMW iX is a best-case-scenario EV
The German automaker’s flagship EV is getting a much needed refresh, including a new entry-level model. The German automaker’s flagship EV is getting a much needed refresh, including a new entry-level model. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in… Continue reading The 2026 BMW iX is a best-case-scenario EV
Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Digital scammers have never been so successful. Last year Americans lost $16.6 billion to online crimes, with almost 200,000 people reporting scams like phishing and spoofing to the FBI. More than $470 million was stolen in scams that started with a text message last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. And as the biggest… Continue reading Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Android 16 Is Getting a Facelift, and Gemini Is Rolling Onto More Google Platforms
Google I/O is on May 20, but the annual developer conference will be so jam-packed with announcements that Google is opening the valve to release some news early. Today, during a virtual event dubbed The Android Show, the company showed off several features coming to the Android 16, starting with a fresh redesign. Here’s everything… Continue reading Android 16 Is Getting a Facelift, and Gemini Is Rolling Onto More Google Platforms
GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs
General Motors is bringing in potentially groundbreaking new battery tech that not only has 30 percent more energy density at the existing production cost for cells but also would circumvent China’s stranglehold on intellectual property for EV batteries. The company even claims this new type of battery pack could lower the cost of its electric… Continue reading GM’s New Battery Tech Could Be a Breakthrough for Affordable EVs