Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia factory ahead of construction in 2026

Rivian has officially broken ground on its long-planned factory near Atlanta, Georgia, which will one day allow the company to make as many as 400,000 of its next-generation electric vehicles per year. The company held a shovel ceremony on Tuesday where CEO RJ Scaringe was joined by Georgia officials, including Governor Brian Kemp. But, as… Continue reading Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia factory ahead of construction in 2026

Best early Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: Our 35+ favorite sales ahead of October

Amazon just confirmed that its Prime Big Deal Days sale — also known as October Prime Day — will return Oct. 7-8. It’s one of the first sales to kick off the 2025 holiday shopping season. You can expect to find discounts sitewide on tech, home, and more, including deals on Amazon-exclusive products like Fire… Continue reading Best early Amazon Prime Day deals 2025: Our 35+ favorite sales ahead of October

This popular Android Auto feature might be coming back – here’s why

ZDNET | Charlie Osborne Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google appears to be reverting to an older Android Auto display. A recent upgrade to Material You changed the background colors. A recent beta version shows code that gives users a choice. Android Auto is scrapping a controversial feature. Last… Continue reading This popular Android Auto feature might be coming back – here’s why

The new Nissan LEAF is here, but getting one may not be so easy

The new Nissan LEAF is an upgrade in every way possible and should arrive at dealerships any day now, but getting your hands on one may not be so easy. The new Nissan LEAF is finally here, but it may be limited Nissan’s iconic electric hatch is returning with a new crossover style, over 300… Continue reading The new Nissan LEAF is here, but getting one may not be so easy

Tesla Cybertruck and new Model 3 miss the top marks in latest crash tests

Tesla Cybertruck and the new Model 3 have both fallen short of the top marks in IIHS’ latest round of crash tests. Over the years, Tesla has consistently earned top safety ratings from various agencies, but this time it could get it from IIHS. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its latest batch of… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck and new Model 3 miss the top marks in latest crash tests

Tesla launches Cybertruck in UAE after commercial flop in the US

Tesla has launched the Cybertruck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a second international market in as many months, following the electric pickup truck’s commercial flop in the US. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that the Cybertruck has been a commercial flop. Tesla had accumulated over 1 million reservations for the… Continue reading Tesla launches Cybertruck in UAE after commercial flop in the US

Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 over battery fire risk

Tesla has issued a recall for its Powerwall 2 battery units sold between November 2020 and June 2022 over a potential risk of battery fire. When it comes to Tesla, we are used to seeing vehicle recalls, but now we learn of a recall of Powerwall 2, the company’s popular home battery pack. Tesla has received… Continue reading Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 over battery fire risk

Pope Slams Elon Musk for Obscene Greed

In the months following the 2025 conclave that elected him, Pope Leo XIV warned that the astronomical and still widening gap between the rich and the poor means that “we’re in big trouble.” In remarks to Catholic newspaper Crux in July, which were published over the weekend, the Pope reflected on the “continuously wider gap… Continue reading Pope Slams Elon Musk for Obscene Greed

Startup Using AI to Bring Whitney Houston Back on Tour 13 Years After Her Death

The estate of famed singer Whitney Houston is reviving her legendary vocals with AI for an upcoming orchestral tour, 13 years after her tragic death. The event, called “The Voice of Whitney: A Symphonic Celebration,” used “stem separation technology” courtesy of an AI-powered music platform called Moises to isolate her voice from recordings and produce… Continue reading Startup Using AI to Bring Whitney Houston Back on Tour 13 Years After Her Death

A DHS Data Hub Exposed Sensitive Intel to Thousands of Unauthorized Users

The Department of Homeland Security’s mandate to carry out domestic surveillance has been a concern for privacy advocates since the organization was first created in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Now a data leak affecting the DHS’s intelligence arm has shed light not just on how the department gathers and stores that sensitive… Continue reading A DHS Data Hub Exposed Sensitive Intel to Thousands of Unauthorized Users