Handheld gaming systems are having a moment. While people have been gaming on the go since the days of the Game Boy, recent years have brought an enormous array of devices that let you play all sorts of games anywhere you want. Because new machines seem to arrive every week, however, figuring out which ones… Continue reading The best gaming handhelds for 2025
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Tesla Cybertruck ‘exploded’ in front of Trump Hotel (Updated)
A Tesla Cybertruck “exploded” in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The police are investigating the cause of the incident. Update: the article is being updated with more information as it becomes available. The incident happened Wednesday morning in the valet area of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. A fire… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck ‘exploded’ in front of Trump Hotel (Updated)
Silicon Valley VC Accel raises $650m for eighth India fund — same as predecessorAccel had raised $650m for its seventh India fund in 2022.
US venture capital firm Accel, which has backed a slew of unicorns in India including Flipkart and Swiggy, has mopped up $650 million (approximately Rs 5,500 crore) for its eighth India fund, show regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The final close of Accel India VIII L.P. comes at a time… Continue reading Silicon Valley VC Accel raises $650m for eighth India fund — same as predecessorAccel had raised $650m for its seventh India fund in 2022.
Insane Clown Posse’s Shaggy 2 Dope Confronts AI Version of Himself
Insane Clown Posse’s Joseph Utsler, better known by his stage persona Shaggy 2 Dope, has an AI clone — and apparently, he’s a fan. Hosted on the Google-backed Character.AI service — which, as a sidebar, Futurism has investigated extensively, repeatedly finding horrible things — the ICP cofounder’s digital doppelganger sounds like a slightly robotic version… Continue reading Insane Clown Posse’s Shaggy 2 Dope Confronts AI Version of Himself
People Are Disgusted by Facebook’s Plan to Deploy AI-Powered “Users”
Folks on social media are in an uproar after Meta announced that it’s planning to load Facebook up with AI “users,” better known as bots. First reported by the Financial Times, this plan to populate the dying social network with these so-called “characters” is geared towards driving engagement — even though other platforms, including Meta’s Instagram,… Continue reading People Are Disgusted by Facebook’s Plan to Deploy AI-Powered “Users”
The Cumulus Machine Review: Fast and Frothy Cold Brew
But, a word on oxygen. The device essentially pumps pure air (79 percent nitrogen, 20 percent oxygen) into the coffee rather than fuss with nitro cartridges. This is cool, but oxygen exposure is the known enemy of fresh-tasting coffee. After the nitro evaporated, side-by-side taste tests did show more flabby oxidation flavors in the nitro… Continue reading The Cumulus Machine Review: Fast and Frothy Cold Brew
A Cybertruck ‘blew up’ outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas
/ A hotel guest captured video of the vehicle in flames directly outside the hotel doors. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story A Tesla Cybertruck appeared to explode outside of… Continue reading A Cybertruck ‘blew up’ outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas
The first PlayStation Plus games of 2025 include The Stanley Parable and Suicide Squad
Sony just revealed the first set of PlayStation Plus games in 2025 available for all subscribers, regardless of what service tier they’re signed up for. Up this month are Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. I can’t say it’s the most exciting set… Continue reading The first PlayStation Plus games of 2025 include The Stanley Parable and Suicide Squad
Tech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions
Regardless of how 2024 went for you, 2025 is another chance for all of us to make the new year better than the one that came before it. New Year’s resolutions are usually set with the best intentions, but it’s no secret many people fail after just a few weeks — old habits die hard.… Continue reading Tech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions
The best VPN service for 2025
Virtual private networks (VPNs) promise the potential to stream any content, from anywhere. They unlock content from abroad across nearly any streaming service you use regularly, which can come in handy if you’re into some obscure BBC exclusive not available in the United States. But that’s actually just one small perk of VPN services. VPNs… Continue reading The best VPN service for 2025