OpenAI, Thinking Machines Lab, and the built-in chaos of a $2B seed round

OpenAI’s former chief technology officer, Mira Murati, just raised one of the largest seed rounds in history. Murati secured $2 billion in that seed round for Thinking Machines Lab — a startup so early, it hasn’t even revealed what it’s working on yet. The move is raising eyebrows across Silicon Valley, and it’s only the… Continue reading OpenAI, Thinking Machines Lab, and the built-in chaos of a $2B seed round

As ‘Materialists’ Hits On-Demand, AI Dating Platform Argues Tech Can Outperform the Elite Human Matchmaker

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the A24 film Materialists arrives on premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms on Tuesday, July 22, it is reigniting a conversation about the world of high-stakes, exclusive matchmaking. While the film romanticizes the idea of a human expert finding the perfect match, dating technology innovator Couple.com suggests that… Continue reading As ‘Materialists’ Hits On-Demand, AI Dating Platform Argues Tech Can Outperform the Elite Human Matchmaker

Smilegate Unveils Chaos Zero Nightmare OST “OVER//RIDE,” Performed by hololive English

The newly revealed soundtrack “OVER//RIDE” blends rock and metal, created in collaboration with hololive English Performed by hololive English talents “Mori Calliope” and “Nerissa Ravencroft” Available now on major platforms including CZN’s official social platforms, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, Melon, and Bugs SEOUL, South Korea, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday the 18th, Smilegate announced the release… Continue reading Smilegate Unveils Chaos Zero Nightmare OST “OVER//RIDE,” Performed by hololive English

Electric Bronco, 6 passenger Model Y, and Waymo’s is bigger than Elon’s

We’ve got huge news in the 4X4 Ford world with the launch of the first-ever all electric Ford Bronco. Plus, we’ve got a new long-wheelbase Model Y from Tesla and a full-scale d*ck-measuring contest in the world of full self driving. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge! We’ve also got a… Continue reading Electric Bronco, 6 passenger Model Y, and Waymo’s is bigger than Elon’s

Clean Technica: Polestar 3 — First Road Trip004109

Last Updated on: 18th July 2025, 12:04 am Key Takeaways Polestar 3 is a great roadtripping machine (better than Tesla Model Y in several ways) Comfort is next-level with air suspension (but the Model Y is a low bar) Charge curve rocks Range rocks Compatibility with Tesla Superchargers via adapter is great, Electrify America charging… Continue reading Clean Technica: Polestar 3 — First Road Trip004109

Trump’s Son Just Went Public With His Company and It Flopped Spectacularly

If you’re a red-blooded, burger-chompin’, freedom-lovin’ American, you gotta check out Donald Trump Junior’s innovative new company, GrabAGun. Calling itself “the Amazon of Guns,” GrabAGun is revolutionizing the way Americans hoard firearms, offering shoppers a virtual arsenal of pistols, shotguns, rifles, and muzzleloaders shipped straight to their front door. Though there are nearly 78,000 brick and… Continue reading Trump’s Son Just Went Public With His Company and It Flopped Spectacularly

Anti-Exploitation Group Horrified by Elon Musk’s AI-Powered Waifu

One of the weirder bits of news on the AI front this week has been Elon Musk’s rollout of sexually-charged animated chatbots. Officially called “companions” — or by the slangier “waifus,” a Japanese term for a fictional romantic partner — the virtual characters rolled out to X-formerly-Twitter just days after Grok experienced a catastrophic meltdown, blasting… Continue reading Anti-Exploitation Group Horrified by Elon Musk’s AI-Powered Waifu

Subaru’s new Uncharted EV looks like an undercover Toyota C-HR

Subaru doesn’t have the deepest bench when it comes to EVs. There’s the Solterra, now in its third model year, and the upcoming Trailseeker, which promises to be the Outback to the Solterra’s Impreza when it comes out in 2026. Now we can add a new member to the lineup. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is… Continue reading Subaru’s new Uncharted EV looks like an undercover Toyota C-HR

Nvidia CEO Says He Has Plans to Either Change or Eliminate Every Single Person’s Job With AI

Wall Street was bristling earlier this month as the chipmaker Nvidia behind the AI boom hit a record market value of $3.92 trillion, narrowly eclipsing Apple’s record of $3.915 trillion set last December. Just days later, Nvidia became the most valuable company in history, breaking the $4 trillion value ceiling and pushing CEO Jensen Huang… Continue reading Nvidia CEO Says He Has Plans to Either Change or Eliminate Every Single Person’s Job With AI

BMW Launches New 2 Series Gran Coupé in India Starting at ₹46.90 Lakh

BMW India has launched the second-generation 2 Series Gran Coupé, with prices starting at ₹46.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 218i M Sport variant. The higher-spec 218i M Sport Pro is priced at ₹48.90 lakh. The model is locally assembled at BMW Group’s Chennai plant and is available in petrol-only variants, with bookings and deliveries commencing… Continue reading BMW Launches New 2 Series Gran Coupé in India Starting at ₹46.90 Lakh