New Study Finds Serious Risk to Eating Edibles

Image by Getty / Futurism Edible enjoyers, beware. In a new paper published in the journal JAMA Cardiology, researchers from the University of California at San Francisco found that ingesting cannabis-infused goodies can carry similar risks to your heart as smoking the stuff. For years now, heart experts have warned, based on a growing body… Continue reading New Study Finds Serious Risk to Eating Edibles

Elon Musk Reportedly Owes Donald Trump a Colossal Sum of Money

Billionaire Elon Musk reportedly still owes president Donald Trump an eye-watering $100 million out of the $300 million he committed to get the reality TV star elected. That’s according to the Wall Street Journal, which reports that now that the bromance between the two has seemingly ground to a halt, Musk isn’t keeping the cash… Continue reading Elon Musk Reportedly Owes Donald Trump a Colossal Sum of Money

3 days until the doors open at TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley

Three days from now, the future of AI walks through the doors of TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. This Thursday, June 5, TC Sessions: AI brings together the minds shaping what’s next. Builders, dreamers, and disciplined thinkers tackling what AI can — and should — become. Whether you’re fine-tuning LLMs or figuring out… Continue reading 3 days until the doors open at TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to build the everything app

The head of Airbnb on his company’s new redesign and the quest to sell you much more than travel. The head of Airbnb on his company’s new redesign and the quest to sell you much more than travel. Today, I’m talking with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. This is Brian’s fourth time on the show, and… Continue reading Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to build the everything app

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro XL with the 9a for a month – and it was pretty dang close

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 9a is the latest midrange phone from the company and retails for $499. It features a new Tensor G4 chip, helpful AI tools, an improved main camera, and the largest battery of any Pixel. You’ll have to settle for some budget trade-offs, including the lack of a telephoto lens… Continue reading I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro XL with the 9a for a month – and it was pretty dang close

7 clever iPhone USB-C port tricks every user should know

Kerry Wan/ZDNET For years, Apple users juggled a collection of Lightning cables: one for the iPhone, maybe another for an older iPad, and then a USB-C for their MacBooks. Thankfully, times have changed since the release of the iPhone 15. A generation later, the iPhone 16 is now firmly in the USB-C camp. That little… Continue reading 7 clever iPhone USB-C port tricks every user should know

How much energy does AI really use? The answer is surprising – and a little complicated

rob dobi/Getty Images AI feels inescapable. It’s everywhere: Your smartphone, Google, work tools. AI features promise to make life easier and more productive – but what exactly is the environmental impact of a quick chatbot query? As AI adoption continues to grow, so do the technology’s energy costs. Made up of high-compute systems, AI requires… Continue reading How much energy does AI really use? The answer is surprising – and a little complicated

Tesla (TSLA) sales crash in France even with new Model Y

The French are saying “non, merci” to Tesla, as sales crashed to just 700 units in May – a level not seen in more than three years. The Model Y changeover was clearly not the problem. Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that the company has “no demand problem” and that even though Europe… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales crash in France even with new Model Y

Tesla has no plan for HW3 owners 4 months after admitting it won’t support self-driving

Tesla still has no plan to make things right for millions of car owners with its ‘HW3’ system, more than four months after it finally admitted that the hardware won’t support self-driving. At this point, the automaker is just hoping they buy new cars. We are approaching the 10th anniversary of Tesla’s promise and sale… Continue reading Tesla has no plan for HW3 owners 4 months after admitting it won’t support self-driving

Nissan launches new, mid-size PHEV pickup that undercuts $20K Slate *

Zhengzhou Nissan has launched a new, plug-in pickup in the Chinese market called the Z9. It’s the same size as the Nissan Frontier Pro, offers over 35 miles of all-electric range, and pricing starts at just $16,600. * in China. Positioned as the electrified sibling of the domestically-built Nissan Frontier Pro, the Zhengzhou Nissan Z9… Continue reading Nissan launches new, mid-size PHEV pickup that undercuts $20K Slate *