Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower

Smart Home It explains the seat. It explains the seat. by Robert Hart Oct 16, 2025, 12:40 PM UTC Robert Hart is a London-based reporter at The Verge covering all things AI and Senior Tarbell Fellow. Previously, he wrote about health, science and tech for Forbes. Ever wanted a robot lawnmower you can ride? If… Continue reading Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower

The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid

Oct 15, 2025, 8:28 PM GMT+1 Ekko Astral is not a trans band. They may have a trans frontwoman in Jael Holzman. Much of their material may deal with being trans. Plus, they may have grown their fan base from word of mouth online in spaces such as trans Twitter. But at the end of… Continue reading The DIY and IRL energy of punk rock mutual aid

This compact accessory is a must for roadside emergencies – here’s why

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. With holiday travels on the horizon, there’s no better time to upgrade your roadside emergency kit — and I’ve found a universal option that’s a new necessity in my own.  Also: My search for the ultimate Android Auto adapter is over: this one checks all the… Continue reading This compact accessory is a must for roadside emergencies – here’s why

Clean Technica: Tesla Sales Continue to Decline in Key Markets004210

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Tesla has rolled out a number of new models recently in order to try to stimulate demand again and revive its growth. In China, it rolled out the Model Y L. And lest we forget, it was not that long ago that Tesla rolled out… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Sales Continue to Decline in Key Markets004210

International Polling Shows Fear of AI Across the World

Getty / Futurism A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that the majority of US adults think that artificial intelligence will “worsen people’s ability to think creatively,” while half say the tech will deteriorate our ability to form meaningful relationships. And now, according to the center’s latest poll, it turns out that it’s… Continue reading International Polling Shows Fear of AI Across the World

Police Arrest Mad Scientist

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Halloween came early this year for a man in the UK, who landed in hot water with the police after a backyard experiment went hopelessly wrong. As detailed by The Telegraph, an amateur scientist named Harry Whittaker was arrested after police discovered a noxious blend of… Continue reading Police Arrest Mad Scientist

Electric aircraft startup Beta Technologies seeks to raise $825M in IPO

Electric aviation startup Beta Technologies has priced shares for its initial public offering between $27 and $33, in hopes of raising as much as $825 million, according to a regulatory document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If the company attracts investors at the top of that range it will debut with a… Continue reading Electric aircraft startup Beta Technologies seeks to raise $825M in IPO

Self-driving car companies Pony.ai and WeRide get the OK for Hong Kong listing

Pony.ai and WeRide have received a key approval from Chinese securities regulators that clears the way for the autonomous vehicle technology companies to pursue secondary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The Chinese companies, both of which are based in Guangzhou, are already publicly traded in the U.S. on the Nasdaq Exchange. WeRide… Continue reading Self-driving car companies Pony.ai and WeRide get the OK for Hong Kong listing

Looking for a Chrome alternative? My top 5 free open-source browsers

ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways There are plenty of open-source web browsers available. No matter what platform you use, there’s an open-source app. Each of these web browsers is free to install and use. How much time do you spend in your web browser? I would venture to… Continue reading Looking for a Chrome alternative? My top 5 free open-source browsers

The Honda Prologue scored big in August with incentives of over $12,000

Honda’s electric SUV was the third most popular EV in the US in August, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Offering over $12,000 in average incentives, the Honda Prologue scored big as buyers rushed to claim the federal EV tax credit. Honda Prologue registrations surge with huge incentives As the $7,500 credit expired… Continue reading The Honda Prologue scored big in August with incentives of over $12,000