The GOP’s big spending bill could kill renewable energy projects

The fate of solar and wind energy in the US is back in the House’s hands. The fate of solar and wind energy in the US is back in the House’s hands. Senate Republicans today passed a sweeping spending bill that narrowly avoided punitive tax measures on renewable energy but still threatens to stall its… Continue reading The GOP’s big spending bill could kill renewable energy projects

Elon Musk Says He Is So Sorry for His Horrible Behavior

In February, as the disastrous effects of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s gutting of federal agencies started to emerge, the agency’s figurehead Elon Musk took to the stage of the Conservative Political Action Conference and waved a chainsaw in the air. Standing alongside Argentinian president Javier Milei, Musk wielded the shiny metal-plated prop to… Continue reading Elon Musk Says He Is So Sorry for His Horrible Behavior

Tesla’s Stock Has Fallen Dramatically Since Elon Musk Returned to the Business

When multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk returned to Tesla in May, it was met with a surge of enthusiasm from investors who feared he’d given up on the embattled carmaker during his disastrous stint in government. But that optimism has dimmed significantly as Musk has brought his signature aura of chaos and disappointment back to Tesla… Continue reading Tesla’s Stock Has Fallen Dramatically Since Elon Musk Returned to the Business

“Indie Rock Band” That’s Clearly Using AI Claims That “We Never Use AI”

An “indie rock band” called The Velvet Sundown, which is marketing its music with AI-generated pictures of members that don’t appear to exist, is now claiming that “we never use AI.” After being publicly accused of being the fabrication of AI, an “official” X account for the band is now seemingly attempting to control the… Continue reading “Indie Rock Band” That’s Clearly Using AI Claims That “We Never Use AI”

Elon Musk Vows to Destroy Republican Party If Its Budget Passes

After donating hundreds of millions of dollars to the Republican party, billionaire Elon Musk has vowed to put it in the ground if president Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” were to pass the Senate this week ahead of a rapidly approaching July 4 deadline. “If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will… Continue reading Elon Musk Vows to Destroy Republican Party If Its Budget Passes

Nothing’s New Phone (3) and Headphone (1) Look Nothing Like You’ve Seen Before

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Phones kind of look same-y. Headphones don’t look that visually different either, whether it’s a Sony or a Bose. UK-based tech company, Nothing, took it upon itself to change… Continue reading Nothing’s New Phone (3) and Headphone (1) Look Nothing Like You’ve Seen Before

Ford EV sales fall 31% while hybrids rise

Ford saw a 31% drop in U.S. sales of electric vehicles in the second quarter of 2025, led by a collapse of E-Transit vans and declining popularity of the F-150 Lightning. At the same time, hybrid sales jumped more than 23% compared to last year. Halfway through the year, and the company has sold just… Continue reading Ford EV sales fall 31% while hybrids rise

Trump says he’ll look into deporting Elon as fight over bill escalates

Elon Musk is again threatening to start a new political party and primary Republicans who vote for Trump’s budget bill. Elon Musk is again threatening to start a new political party and primary Republicans who vote for Trump’s budget bill. Richard Lawler is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He… Continue reading Trump says he’ll look into deporting Elon as fight over bill escalates

Trump Threatens to Sic DOGE on Elon Musk, Maybe Deport Him

President Donald Trump has threatened to cut billionaire Elon Musk off completely by sending his own so-called Department of Government Efficiency after him. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump pointed out that Musk had long enjoyed crucial government support and billions of dollars in government contracts, which have historically allowed… Continue reading Trump Threatens to Sic DOGE on Elon Musk, Maybe Deport Him

Something Hilarious Happens When Potential Customers See That a Product Has AI Features

New research suggests that slapping the “AI” label on products doesn’t always go over well with buyers, the Wall Street Journal reports. A new study published this month in Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management found that consumers tended to turn away from products that were promoted as having AI — especially if the items… Continue reading Something Hilarious Happens When Potential Customers See That a Product Has AI Features