Trump’s DOJ intervenes to keep Musk’s xAI gas turbines polluting Memphis
Trump’s DOJ intervenes to keep Musk’s xAI gas turbines polluting Memphis

The US Department of Justice has asked a federal court to throw out a Clean Air Act lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI, arguing that the company’s unpermitted gas turbines near Memphis are a matter of “national, economic, and energy security.”
The move pu…

TikTok feeds show 3 times more AI slop than YouTube, study reveals

A new Kapwing report found that 59% of videos shown to new TikTok accounts are AI slop, roughly three times the rate found on YouTube.

BYD launches its flagship electric SUV for $35,500 with a record 150,000 preorders
BYD launches its flagship electric SUV for $35,500 with a record 150,000 preorders

The full-size luxury SUV can drive nearly 600 miles (950 km) without stopping and can recharge in as little as five minutes. BYD launched the flagship Great Tang SUV on Tuesday after preorders exceeded 150,000, its highest so far for a single vehicle.

Lucid Cosmos design revealed in patent filing ahead of 2026 launch
Lucid Cosmos design revealed in patent filing ahead of 2026 launch

Lucid has registered the design of its upcoming Cosmos with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, giving us the clearest look yet at the sub-$50,000 crossover the automaker is betting its future on.
The filing, published last week, shows the…

Washington media sow confusion, claiming new law says e-bikes are now e-motorcycles
Washington media sow confusion, claiming new law says e-bikes are now e-motorcycles

There’s a new law in Washington state regarding the classification of electric bicycles. But if you want to know what the new law says, you should probably avoid reading the news in Washington.

Google’s new $99 Home Speaker offers 360-degree audio and next-gen Gemini perks

Gemini replaces Google Assistant; you get 360-degree audio and four color options, and the Nest Audio is officially discontinued.

We finally got to drive the Aptera solar electric car
We finally got to drive the Aptera solar electric car

After a very long wait, Aptera’s solar car is finally rolling and ready for journalist drives. So we headed down to San Diego to check out how development is going on this unique solar electric vehicle.

Stop making boring slides because Google Vids just made AI avatars free for everyone

Google rolled out free AI avatars in Vids along with extended Veo video clips, multilingual voiceovers, and an upcoming emotion steering feature for personalized delivery.

Xreal Aura glasses put Android on your face and they will “try” to cost under $1,500

Xreal Aura is now open for reservations, bringing Android XR, Gemini, and spatial computing to tethered smart glasses expected to launch in Fall 2026.

LinkedIn will tell others how you really use Adobe’s apps
LinkedIn will tell others how you really use Adobe’s apps

LinkedIn is trying to make it easier for users to prove their proficiency with apps that are relevant to their current or future jobs. A new “connected apps” feature is launching today that allows users to link a selection of supported apps to their LinkedIn profile, with each app providing a “simple, specific description of […]