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
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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 Then, after running a hopelessly out of date comeback campaign, he lost New… Continue reading Cuomo’s AI-Generated Ad Roasted by Mamdani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
Tesla’s cheaper Model Y finally breaks cover
Transportation Electric Cars The budget Model Y is missing a couple of light bars, has an ill-fitting trunk, and is likely to start at $40,000. The budget Model Y is missing a couple of light bars, has an ill-fitting trunk, and is likely to start at $40,000. by Andrew J. Hawkins Oct 3, 2025, 6:00… Continue reading Tesla’s cheaper Model Y finally breaks cover
Flai is the latest startup bringing AI to car dealerships
Silicon Valley is full of comfortable offices with gleaming meeting rooms and on-site baristas. So when early HappyRobot engineer Ari Polakof decided to strike out and start his own company, he didn’t exactly expect to wind up tapping on his laptop in a service bay alongside mechanics. “Very noisy, impossible to concentrate,” he laughed. But… Continue reading Flai is the latest startup bringing AI to car dealerships
The clock is ticking: Savings of up to 20% on group passes end tonight for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The Founder and Investor bundle sale for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is live — but only until tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is your only chance this year to lock in group bundle savings on Founder Passes and an even bigger discount on group Investor Passes. After today, these deals are gone. Disrupt 2025 brings… Continue reading The clock is ticking: Savings of up to 20% on group passes end tonight for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
New deep tech fund Wave Function Ventures raises $15 million
When Jamie Gull graduated from Stanford University in 2007 with a master’s degree in aeronautics, there was one place he wanted to go next: the desert. The Mojave desert, to be specific. A company called Scaled Composites had spent years developing experimental aircraft out on that arid land, and Gull wanted in. He could have… Continue reading New deep tech fund Wave Function Ventures raises $15 million
Sony shrinks PS5 Slim storage in the US, too
Entertainment The new digital edition of the PS5 slim, which recently went on sale in Europe, comes with 825GB of storage instead of 1TB. The new digital edition of the PS5 slim, which recently went on sale in Europe, comes with 825GB of storage instead of 1TB. by Jay Peters Oct 3, 2025, 3:39 PM… Continue reading Sony shrinks PS5 Slim storage in the US, too
Hoto put a lo-fi torque display on its new cordless screwdriver
The PixelDrive’s screen shows details about your current torque setting and remaining battery life. The PixelDrive’s screen shows details about your current torque setting and remaining battery life. by Andrew Liszewski Oct 3, 2025, 3:39 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006,… Continue reading Hoto put a lo-fi torque display on its new cordless screwdriver
The quest for every Gap store playlist ever
Entertainment Michael Bise’s collection might be incomplete, but it will still transport you right back to the 90s and 00s. Michael Bise’s collection might be incomplete, but it will still transport you right back to the 90s and 00s. by Mia Sato Oct 3, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC Mia Sato is features writer with five… Continue reading The quest for every Gap store playlist ever