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Rivian is redesigning the R2 SUV’s door handles for better safety

Rivian is changing the door handle design on its upcoming R2 SUV after employees and customers raised safety concerns, according to Bloomberg News. The automaker is one of many that has leaned into electronically latched door handles over the last few years. While this allows for sleeker presentation and more aerodynamic design, it often results… Continue reading Rivian is redesigning the R2 SUV’s door handles for better safety

Honda’s electric SUV is a hit, thanks to steep discounts

Honda has already sold more Prologues this year than it did in all of 2024. Thanks to discounts reaching upwards of $20,000, Honda’s electric SUV continues to be a hit. The discounts pile up for Honda’s electric SUV Although it was one of the few automakers that reported lower US sales in the third quarter,… Continue reading Honda’s electric SUV is a hit, thanks to steep discounts

Tesla increases Model 3 range in Europe thanks to new LG battery

Tesla Model 3 (Source: Tesla) Tesla has increased the range of a few Model 3 variants in Europe after updating the Chinese-made Model 3 with new battery cells from LG. One of the great advantages of electric vehicles is that they improve with advancements in battery technology. When your supplier introduces better battery cells that… Continue reading Tesla increases Model 3 range in Europe thanks to new LG battery

Producer Announces New Movie Will Be Directed by an AI Entity

Andrea Iervolino Shortly after the announcement of an “AI actor” dubbed Tilly Norwood drew overwhelming criticism, Italian movie producer Andrea Iervolino has announced plans to take the trend to its logical conclusion. As Deadline reports, Iervolino unveiled what he claims will be the first film directed entirely by an AI entity, titled “The Sweet Idleness.”… Continue reading Producer Announces New Movie Will Be Directed by an AI Entity

White House Investigates Whether to Chop Space Shuttle Discovery Into Pieces

KAREN BLEIER/AFP/GettyImages On October 11, 2012, NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery embarked on its arduous, 12-mile journey from an airplane hangar to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. The iconic spacecraft had just survived its final “flight” while strapped to the roof of a Boeing 747. Officials went to extreme efforts to prevent the Shuttle… Continue reading White House Investigates Whether to Chop Space Shuttle Discovery Into Pieces

Peloton Announces Pivot to AI, Jacks Up Price

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images In an attempt to climb back up the leaderboard, Peloton just announced a flashy pivot to AI. To set the scene, the in-home fitness company hit its personal record in 2020 when its valuation skyrocketed from about $8 billion to nearly $50 billion.… Continue reading Peloton Announces Pivot to AI, Jacks Up Price

Sora 2 Is Generating Videos That Brutally Mock Sam Altman

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: AI Generated Video via Sora / Screenshots OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is getting a taste of his own medicine — or maybe he just enjoys being the butt of the joke. With the release of the company’s latest video generator Sora 2 this week, Altman’s fans have rushed… Continue reading Sora 2 Is Generating Videos That Brutally Mock Sam Altman

Cuomo’s AI-Generated Ad Roasted by Mamdani

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: AI Generated Footage Screenshot via YouTube / Cuomo for NYC Disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo just doesn’t get it. After numerous sexual harassment claims, he was forced to resign from his post in August 2021. Then, after running a hopelessly out of date comeback campaign, he lost New… Continue reading Cuomo’s AI-Generated Ad Roasted by Mamdani

China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here’s What That Looks Like

Speaking by video at the UN Climate Summit in New York last week, China’s president Xi Jinping laid out his country’s climate ambitions. While the stated goals may not have been aggressive as some environmentalists would like, Xi at least reaffirmed China’s green commitment. “Despite some countries going against the trend, the international community should… Continue reading China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here’s What That Looks Like