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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is doubling down on the company's efforts to develop a working prototype of its Optimus humanoid robot.
Robotics

As Deadline Looms, Elon Musk Re-Assigns Autopilot Team to Humanoid Robot

There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical.

By Victor Tangermann

A company in Australia is testing photoluminescent lane markings that light up your roads at night, and it looks like something straight out of TRON.
Future Society

We’re Absolutely Fascinated by These Glow-in-the-Dark Lane Markings

Now that's cool.

By Frank Landymore

Tesla is significantly hiking up the prices of its Supercharger network in Europe, a response to the ongoing energy crisis.
Tesla

Tesla Supercharger Prices Surge In Europe

These prices are getting brutal.

By Victor Tangermann

For President Biden to so carelessly contradict his own administration's messaging is as confusing to the American people as it is dangerous.
Developments

Biden Really Screwed Up When He Said the “Pandemic Is Over”

This is a public health messaging failure.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Neal Stephenson, the science fiction icon who first coined and popularized the term "metaverse," is pausing his literary career to build his own. 
Cryptocurrency

Guy Who Invented the Word “Metaverse” Building His Own Metaverse

"It’s like Neal is coming down out of the mountains like Gandalf..."

By Noor Al-Sibai

A new report warns that China could soon be able to rule over the US economy and military using cutting edge tech.
Future Society

Former Google CEO Issues Dire Warning About China

Americans could be forced to "live in a world where China can turn off the technology tap."

By Victor Tangermann

The Ethereum merge has regulators pondering whether they should treat ether as a security, which could signal a big turning point.
Ethereum

Oops! Ethereum’s Merge May Cause Huge Problems With the SEC

The price of ether still hasn't recovered.

By Victor Tangermann

Google accidentally handed a self-described hacker and BAYC-creating Yuga Labs security engineer nearly $250,000. Lucky for them, he wasnts to give it back.
Future Society

Google Accidentally Sends Bored Ape Engineer $250,000

Lucky for them, he's trying to give it back.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Ever wanted to experience vengeance against bigots in virtual reality? Thanks to a new game mod, you can — in excruciating, grotesque detail.
Virtual Reality

Now You Can Kill KKK Klansmen in Virtual Reality

"I have always wanted to do that!"

By Noor Al-Sibai

If you're excited about getting the new iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max, you might want to wait for this obnoxious issue to be resolved first
Future Society

The New iPhone Camera Is Reportedly Rumbling Loudly

Not the ideal release.

By Frank Landymore

A new study warns that there may be a glaring error in the James Webb's calculations that could leave much of its data open to serious misinterpretation. 
James Webb Space Telescope

Harvard and MIT Scientists Warn That James Webb Data May Not Be What It Seems

This discrepancy could have some serious consequences.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Debuting last week at the Detroit Auto Show, XTURISMO can reach a top speed of over 60 miles per hour. It might be the real deal.
Advanced Transport

Startup Shows Off Flying Motorcycle That Can Cruise for 40 Minutes

Freedom... is a flying bike.

By Frank Landymore

A crypto token allegedly honoring the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II was sent soaring, before fully collapsing in on itself.
Blockchain

Gullible Idiots Horrified When Queen Elizabeth Alt Coins Crash in Value

"The queen and this token are dead. Let them Rest in Peace."

By Victor Tangermann

The lululemon yoga company manufactures much of its expensive workout wear in coal-powered factories — and its stans are super ticked off about it. 
Environment

Yoga Teachers Furious Over Lululemon’s Use of Environment-Destroying Factories

It's a start.

By Noor Al-Sibai

According to a new report from Europol, we have all the reason in the world to be extra vigilant about what we consume online.
Artificial Intelligence

Experts: 90% of Online Content Will Be AI-Generated by 2026

As the adage goes: don't believe everything you see online!

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Rare hexagonal diamonds known as lonsdaleite found only in meteorites may have originated from a dwarf planet's collision billions of years ago.
Off-World

Scientists Find Weird Ultra-Strong Diamonds From Obliterated Dwarf Planet

This goes hard.

By Frank Landymore

Tesla is struggling to get its employees back to working in-office, and CEO Elon Musk has responded with a more hardline and less accomodating approach.
Tesla

Tesla Morale Low As Workers Still Don’t Have Desks, Face Increased Attendance Surveillance

No desks, no parking spots, but more scrutiny.

By Frank Landymore

The widespread adoption of colder, bluer LEDs may not be worth the energy it saves if it causes so much disruption to the environment and our own lives.
Energy

Scientists Have Bad News About All These Energy Efficient LEDs

"This trend is widely increasing the risk of harmful effects to ecosystems."

By Frank Landymore

Have you ever wanted to rent an NFT? Neither did anyone else — and that's why an NFT rental platform has opted to shut its doors this week.
NFTs

NFT Rental Platform Shuts Down Due to “Close to Zero Traction”

Who ever could have foreseen this?

By Noor Al-Sibai

When a self-proclaimed hacker announced that it had breached Uber's security, some other ride-sharing company's employees seemed to think it was a joke.
Hacking

Uber Hack Was So Huge Employees Thought It Was a Prank

"I think IT would appreciate less memes while they handle the breach."

By Noor Al-Sibai