Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems
Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems

To celebrate its new status as No. 1 in JD Power’s initial quality ranking among mainstream automakers, Ford is opening up about the challenges it has faced in recent years, especially around its reliance on automated systems in production and design. It turns out that those automated systems were not as robust as previously assumed, […]

Disney agrees to pay $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers
Disney agrees to pay $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers

YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers may be eligible for a cash payout, after Disney agreed to pay $50 million to settle claims that it forced the services to increase their subscription prices. Anyone who was subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream between April 1st, 2019, and March 31st, 2026 is eligible to claim […]

As Hollywood jobs dry up, workers are quietly training AI models to survive

As Hollywood jobs grow scarce, writers, editors, and executives are quietly taking AI training gigs just to make ends meet, even as the pay is unstable and the work chaotic.

Is this solar e-bike a good idea or sophisticated e-waste?
Is this solar e-bike a good idea or sophisticated e-waste?

I like the idea of a solar-powered electric bike, but I don’t think anyone should buy the new Phosgo Go5 – not yet, anyway. This “world’s first AI solar e-bike” promises to “eliminate range anxiety,” and is sold by a new brand out of China hoping to make a big splash by selling direct-to-consumer through […]

A clever Mac app lets you feel vibrations through the trackpad when you click a link or button

HapticPad uses your Mac’s Force Touch trackpad to make links, buttons, and web inputs vibrate as you hover over them in Chrome.

ChatGPT and Gemini could be quietly affecting your voting decisions, analysis shows

New analysis found that ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Claude, DeepSeek, and Arya handled political questions very differently, with some showing clearer partisan slants.

Rad Power Bikes’ new owner just bought QuietKat, creating a three-brand e-bike portfolio
Rad Power Bikes’ new owner just bought QuietKat, creating a three-brand e-bike portfolio

Just a few months ago, few people in the e-bike industry had heard of Rad Life Mobility. Today, the company is already assembling a broad portfolio of brands it has scooped up in the North American e-bike market.

Which portable power station is right for you? Bluetti’s battery guide breaks it down 
Which portable power station is right for you? Bluetti’s battery guide breaks it down 

Power outages caused by severe storms can often last for hours, or days – and extreme heat just compounds the issue, making it harder to keep food and medicine safe when you need it. With summer heatwaves and hurricane season arriving at the same time,…

Gemini in Chrome can now see exactly what you’re looking at on screen

Google is rolling out a new “Select from screen” tool for Gemini in Chrome, while Gemini 3.5 Flash gains built-in computer-use capabilities.

America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up
America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up

On today’s officially priced episode of Quick Charge, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has announced official pricing for its compact, ultra-simple electric pickup and SUV – and this compact truck just so happens to be the most affordable new car you can b…