Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are getting access to the personal data of nearly 80 million people on Medicaid in order to acquire “information concerning the identification and location of aliens in the United States,” according to an information exchange agreement viewed by WIRED. The agreement, which is titled “Information Exchange Agreement Between the Centers… Continue reading ICE Is Getting Unprecedented Access to Medicaid Data
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Some Cities in China Are Advertising Exclusive Subsidies for Huawei-Powered Cars
In some parts of China, local governments are offering cash subsidies to people who buy electric or plug-in hybrid cars powered by Huawei software. Experts say the deals are fairly unusual. Since May, at least 10 Chinese provincial and municipal governments have announced consumer subsidies ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 RMB (about $280 to $700)… Continue reading Some Cities in China Are Advertising Exclusive Subsidies for Huawei-Powered Cars
The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Total Life Optimization (2025)
An underreported phenomenon in modern culture is the slow degradation of our collective optimism about the future. Look no further than the delta between the 1962 Hanna-Barbera cartoon The Jetsons—which predicted a space-age utopia replete with flying cars, automated kitchens, and robot maids—and Ridley Scott’s 1982 dystopian sci-fi hallmark Blade Runner, which portrays Los Angeles… Continue reading The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Total Life Optimization (2025)
Subaru’s new Uncharted EV looks like an undercover Toyota C-HR
Subaru doesn’t have the deepest bench when it comes to EVs. There’s the Solterra, now in its third model year, and the upcoming Trailseeker, which promises to be the Outback to the Solterra’s Impreza when it comes out in 2026. Now we can add a new member to the lineup. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is… Continue reading Subaru’s new Uncharted EV looks like an undercover Toyota C-HR
Best email hosting services 2025: My top picks for personal and business use
Reliable, trustworthy personal and business email hosting is in demand more than ever. Free, basic email addresses are useful, but if you want a professional, custom email address or more control over business-related communication, you’ll want to sign up with a dedicated email hosting provider. These services can also provide better security, more storage, and… Continue reading Best email hosting services 2025: My top picks for personal and business use
Best MagSafe battery packs 2025: I tested the best options to boost your phone’s battery
MagSafe accessories like MagSafe wallets can upgrade our phones from basic to better. When our phones need a battery boost, most of us can’t stay tethered to a wall outlet. Thankfully, with MagSafe battery packs, you don’t have to. The battery market is packed with options that can boost your phone’s battery life on the… Continue reading Best MagSafe battery packs 2025: I tested the best options to boost your phone’s battery
Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]
Lucid Gravity SUV fitted with Nuro’s self-driving tech (Source: Lucid) Lucid Gravity Robotaxis? Yes, please! Uber Technologies, Lucid Group, and Nuro, Inc. announced an exciting new partnership this morning. The three will combine technologies to deliver the public a premium global robotaxi option on Uber’s platform. We should see the Lucid robotaxis roll out in… Continue reading Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]
Tesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) range
Tesla Model 3 (Source: Tesla) Tesla is preparing to launch a new Model 3 variant in China, the Model 3+, which appears to be geared toward offering more range, likely around 800 km (500 miles). Yesterday, we reported on Tesla’s filing with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for a new variant of… Continue reading Tesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) range
Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
Tesla started a dick measuring contest with Waymo, and it is losing. The Alphabet company is expanding its service area in Austin beyond Tesla’s recently updated penis-shaped service area. Waymo is taking a few shots at Tesla in the announcement, too. Last month, Tesla launched its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin. As we have often reported… Continue reading Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables
Anker’s latest desktop charger has two USB-C cables that disappear when not in use. | Image: Anker The current trend in USB chargers isn’t adding more power or ports, it’s integrating charging cables that disappear when not in use. Anker was one of the first companies to release a charger with a built-in retractable USB-C… Continue reading Anker’s new charging station battles desktop clutter with two retractable USB-C cables