Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways FreeBSD is one of the most stable OSes on the planet. FreeBSD is also more challenging than Linux. You can download and install FreeBSD for free. I’m not gonna lie: I don’t give FreeBDS (or any of the BSDs) the attention they… Continue reading I’ve used Linux for decades, but I’d switch to FreeBSD for this one feature
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I ran a battery test between the best Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones – here’s the surprise winner
Adam Doud/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Total battery capacity is only one factor influencing actual device longevity. Lab tests demonstrate how different hardware components impact power consumption rates. Efficient processors and screen settings are crucial for maximizing battery performance. Battery size is not always a straightforward comparison. The… Continue reading I ran a battery test between the best Samsung, Google, and OnePlus phones – here’s the surprise winner
Elon Musk’s SpaceX bought tens of millions worth of Cybertrucks Tesla can’t sell
Tesla Cybertrucks freshly delivered to SpaceX via Nasa Space Flight on Youtube As demand for the Cybertruck can’t reach more than about 10% of Tesla’s planned production capacity, Elon Musk used his privately owned company to try to boost demand. We now learn that SpaceX has bought tens of millions of dollars’ worth of Cybertrucks… Continue reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX bought tens of millions worth of Cybertrucks Tesla can’t sell
Bernie Sanders Calls for Halt on Construction of New Data Centers
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Nathan Howard / Getty Images While some anti-AI advocates have called for some extreme property damage to halt the AI boom, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has a proposition that’s a little more down to Earth: simply shut it all down until we can figure out what the hell… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Calls for Halt on Construction of New Data Centers
Tesla Owner Says FSD Is Great Except for the Part Where It Can’t Drive in the Sun
Getty / Futurism If Elon Musk is to be believed, there will be hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of autonomous Tesla vehicles roaming the streets of America by the end of next year. There’s a gazillion reasons to doubt whether that’ll actually happen. But in focus today is the fact that its… Continue reading Tesla Owner Says FSD Is Great Except for the Part Where It Can’t Drive in the Sun
The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
The Chinese-language artificial intelligence app Haotian is so effective that it’s made millions of dollars selling its face-swapping technology on Telegram. The service integrates easily with messaging platforms like WhatsApp and WeChat and claims that users can tweak up to 50 settings—including the ability to adjust things like cheekbone size and eye position—to help mimic… Continue reading The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts
Transportation The settlement with 35 states includes free installation of a metal sleeve around the ignition cylinder to prevent theft. The settlement with 35 states includes free installation of a metal sleeve around the ignition cylinder to prevent theft. by Elissa Welle Dec 18, 2025, 4:44 PM UTC Elissa Welle is a NYC-based AI reporter… Continue reading Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts
iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says its CEO
The Roomba maker is being sold to its Chinese contract manufacturer, a move CEO Gary Cohen says will keep the company alive and allow it to grow. by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy Dec 18, 2025, 4:30 PM UTC The Roomba maker is being sold to its Chinese contract manufacturer, a move CEO Gary Cohen says will… Continue reading iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says its CEO
Micron says memory shortage will ‘persist’ beyond 2026
‘Supply will remain substantially short of the demand for the foreseeable future.’ ‘Supply will remain substantially short of the demand for the foreseeable future.’ by Emma Roth Dec 18, 2025, 3:14 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was… Continue reading Micron says memory shortage will ‘persist’ beyond 2026
Millions of Private ChatGPT Conversations Are Being Harvested and Sold for Profit
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images You know those memes about how there’s no such thing as a free VPN? Here’s the ultimate cautionary tale. A recent investigation by Tel Aviv-based security firm Koi uncovered a massive data harvesting operation tied to a voluntary extension on Google’s Chrome browser. Called Urban VPN… Continue reading Millions of Private ChatGPT Conversations Are Being Harvested and Sold for Profit