Even More Shrimp Just Got Recalled Because of Radiation, at More Grocery Stores

Image by Getty / Futurism Alas, nuclear waste may have seeped into a greater share of delectable sea bugs than initially believed. On Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration said that even more bags of frozen shrimp are being recalled for possible radioactive contamination after another company, Southwind Foods, voluntarily pulled its product. “I… Continue reading Even More Shrimp Just Got Recalled Because of Radiation, at More Grocery Stores

Elon Musk Fans Are Brutally Mocking Him for Incessantly “Gooning to AI Anime”

The richest man in the world can’t quit getting high on his own supply — and his most loyal fans are openly mocking him for it. Many AI boosters say the tech is poised to cure disease and usher humanity into a new age of prosperity. But billionaire and xAI CEO Elon Musk has shifted… Continue reading Elon Musk Fans Are Brutally Mocking Him for Incessantly “Gooning to AI Anime”

Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law

People in Mississippi can no longer use the social media platform Bluesky. The company announced Friday that it will be blocking all IP addresses within Mississippi for the foreseeable future in response to a recent US Supreme Court decision that allows the state to enforce strict age verification for social media platforms. According to Bluesky,… Continue reading Bluesky Goes Dark in Mississippi Over Age Verification Law

The Trump-Intel Deal Is Official

The United States government is making an $8.9 billion investment in Intel, representing a 9.9 percent stake in the company, according to a press release the company published on Friday. The investment will be funded by $5.7 billion in grants Intel was awarded under the 2022 CHIPS Act and $3.2 billion the company was awarded… Continue reading The Trump-Intel Deal Is Official

Slate poaches key Tesla manufacturing leader to build its electric pickup truck

Source: Slate Slate Auto, a new EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has poached a key Tesla manufacturing leader to build its electric pickup truck factory in Indiana. Napoleon Reyes is a US Marine from Indiana who got a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue after leaving the force. He then worked a few years… Continue reading Slate poaches key Tesla manufacturing leader to build its electric pickup truck

Tesla integrates Deepseek and Doubao AIs inside cars in China

Tesla is starting to integrate Deepseek and Doubao, two AIs competing with Elon Musk’s Grok, inside its cars in China. Unlike Grok in cars in North America, AIs in China are going to be able to interact with car functions. In the US, Tesla recently launched Grok, the large language model (LLM) developed by Elon… Continue reading Tesla integrates Deepseek and Doubao AIs inside cars in China

Tesla’s answer to Cybertruck’s falling sales? Make it $15k more expensive

As Cybertruck sales fall, Tesla raised the price of its top-end “Cyberbeast” model by $15k today, bundling some additional software and perks to go along with it. The top-end trim now costs $45k more than its original announced price. Tesla has been having a rough time in sales lately, owing primarily to its bad CEO,… Continue reading Tesla’s answer to Cybertruck’s falling sales? Make it $15k more expensive

The 50 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far

Many of our favorite pieces of gear are deeply discounted right now, including headphones, TVs, and smart home gadgets. Many of our favorite pieces of gear are deeply discounted right now, including headphones, TVs, and smart home gadgets. by Brandt Ranj Aug 22, 2025, 8:03 PM UTC Brandt Ranj Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter… Continue reading The 50 best Labor Day deals we’ve found so far

Instagram Caught Hiding Posts That Say “Immigrants Make the Country Great”

Instagram users are baffled after an innocuous, strawberry-adorned illustration of the words “immigrants make the country great” was flagged by the social media network and hidden by the platform’s moderation tech. “We use technology or a review team to identify content that should be covered,” a notice obscuring the post reads. “This post doesn’t go… Continue reading Instagram Caught Hiding Posts That Say “Immigrants Make the Country Great”

The Climate Is Officially Getting So Bad That It’s Unrecoverable

The melting of Antarctic sea ice may be even worse than we realized. New research suggests that the region is experiencing rapid and abrupt disruptions that could represent a global climate “tipping point,” past which the effects of climate change become irreversible and accelerate in intensity.  “Antarctica is showing worrying signs of rapid change across… Continue reading The Climate Is Officially Getting So Bad That It’s Unrecoverable