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The 2027 Chevy Bolt will be one of the cheapest EVs you can get

Just days after Tesla made waves with lower cost versions of its best-selling EVs that many complained were not lower cost enough, Chevy is making its own splash with some truly affordable EV news. This week, General Motors held an event where they announced …

Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay

We’ve got a special episode of Decoder today. I’m talking to General Motors CEO Mary Barra and new GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson about a lot of big news the company just announced. That includes a Google Gemini-powered AI assistant that’s coming …

GM says hands-free, eyes-off driving is coming to Escalade IQ in 2028

General Motors may be shrinking its electric vehicle production, but the automaker wants investors to know its still committed to future technologies like automated driving, software-defined vehicles, and AI voice assistants. Today, GM CEO Mary Barra announce…

Copilot on Windows can now create Office documents and connect to Gmail

Microsoft is updating its Copilot app on Windows to allow it to create documents from a chat session and connect to Gmail and Outlook accounts. The updated Copilot app is rolling out initially to all Windows Insiders, ahead of a general release to all Windows…

GM isn’t ready to rip off the CarPlay/Android Auto band-aid quite yet

Last week, General Motors CEO Mary Barra caused a stir when she said that the company would eventually kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all of its gas cars. The company had already successfully removed phone mirroring capabilities from most of its elect…

The lab where GM is cooking up new EV batteries to beat China

Inside General Motors' fast-growing battery labs in suburban Detroit, scientists and engineers are analyzing stresses on lithium-ion cells: desert heat, arctic cold, jungle humidity, enough charging and discharging for a half-dozen Frankenstein reboots. For T…

GM to end production of electric Chevy Brightdrop vans

General Motors will end production of its Chevy Brightdrop electric vans at its factory in Ingersol, Ontario, the company said during its third quarter earnings call Tuesday. The decision was made as slow demand in the electric van market led to hundreds of B…

Army General Says He's Using AI To Improve 'Decision-Making'

Maj. Gen. William Taylor told reporters at the Association of the US Army Conference in Washington this week that he and the Eighth Army he commands out of South Korea are regularly using AI for decision-making. Taylor said he has been asking AI chatbots to h…

US Special Operations Command general retires

The head of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Gen. Bryan Fenton, retired from his role Friday. “As I hand over the reins, I do so with the utmost...

Why world models are the next big thing in AI

This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Around the middle of last year, Pim de Witte started reaching out to a handful of prominent AI labs to see if they…

What to watch for during Casey Means' confirmation hearing for surgeon general

While she completed medical school, she never finished residency, and is likely to face tough questions from senators about her qualifications and views on vaccines.

The CEO of General Catalyst says that longevity care should be reimbursable

Hemant Taneja says that insurance should cover longevity care to incentivize staying healthy, versus ending up in the hospital for expensive care.

US general says the Army needs drones like the Shaheds Russia is slamming into Ukrainian cities

Russia's Shahed-style drones have been deadly in the Ukraine war. They're cheap, easy to make, and have tremendous reach.

Italy's Meloni criticises Gaza flotilla, planned general strike

ROME (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticised an aid flotilla intercepted off Gaza by the Israeli military, saying on Thursday the...

Madagascar president names army general as new prime minister

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina named army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister on Monday, a week after...

I've been testing the Oakley Meta Vanguard, and they're the best smart glasses ever (for me)

More people will prefer the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2s for general, casual use, but Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses have impressive upgrades.

Laika’s Latest ‘Wildwood’ Footage Is a Technical Marvel

'Wildwood' doesn't have a trailer yet, but Laika's got a new behind-the-scenes video showing off the film's majestic eagle.

GM just revealed 2 AI updates coming to its cars

General Motors will introduce eyes-off highway driving to its electric Cadillac SUV in 2028 and integrate Google Gemini into vehicles next year.

Palantir sues ex-engineers at new AI startup backed by General Catalyst, claiming they stole its 'crown jewels'

Palantir sues former staff at AI startup Percepta, backed by General Catalyst, alleging they stole proprietary data to create "a version of Palantir."

Dollar stores are filling a surprising niche in your weekly grocery shopping routine

Dollar General grew its share of short trips over the last several years, Placer.ai found. Customers are stopping by for quick snacks or milk.

Apple dice basta y carga contra la DMA ante el Tribunal General de la Unión Europea

El hartazgo de Apple contra la Ley de Mercados Digitales (DMA) es cada vez más palpable. Este martes, los de Cupertino desafiaron el alcance que la normativa tiene sobre sus productos y servicios ante el Tribunal General de la Unión Europea. Según reporta Blo…

Trump administration charges influencer and congressional candidate over ICE protests

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Palestinian American and Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges connected to protests outside an ICE facility. The indictment alleges that Abu…

Dr. Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon general nominee, has hearing delayed

Dr. Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s surgeon general nominee, is in labor and her confirmation hearing, scheduled for Thursday morning, has been postponed.

General Hospital Spoilers Today: Willow & [Spoiler] Get Arrested in Oct 13 Recap

From Portia and Curtis making the final decision on their marriage to the PCPD arresting Willow and another suspect, here is a recap and all the spoilers...

Trump's indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders

The coalition of New York NAACP chapters had just begun its annual state convention when Letitia James, a longtime member and the state's attorney general...

Myanmar's reclusive general turns jet-setter in quest for election backing

(Reuters) -Myanmar's junta chief is becoming a frequent flier. In the last six months, Min Aung Hlaing has flown to more countries than he did in the years ...

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump foe, is indicted by Trump’s DOJ

She has been charged with one count of bank fraud by the same U.S. attorney who brought charges against James Comey.

‘General Hospital’ Alum Haley Pullos’ DUI Crash Victim Scores 7-Figure Sum Payout Over Alleged Injuries

The man injured in the crash allegedly caused by General Hospital alum Haley Pullos will be paid a massive settlement in his lawsuit over his injuries, Us...

NY Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump adversary, to plead not guilty to mortgage charge

Bondi set to give testimony to Congress at first hearing since Comey indictment

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before a Senate panel Tuesday amid mounting concerns that the DOJ under her leadership is being weaponized to go after President Trump's perceived enemies.

A Confederate statue toppled in Washington, D.C. in 2020 has been reinstalled

A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, which had been pulled down during the Black Lives Matter movement, has been put back up in Washington, D.C.'s Judiciary Square.

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Review: An Outdoor Watch That Doesn't Work

This Garmin killer is dead on arrival.

Minnesota man arrested for threatening Pam Bondi in TikTok post

A TikTok user was arrested earlier this month for threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi.

What school bonds are up for a vote in Kansas on Nov. 4?

Voters across Kansas will decide on nine school bond proposals during the 2025 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Next-gen tank to reach soldiers for testing by end of 2026

General Dynamics is working on a "pre-prototype" of the M1E3 Abrams for soldiers to try out.

Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers over autism claims

He accuses them of hiding alleged dangers from the drug, following the Trump administration's unproven claim it is linked to autism.

Top Air Force general announces retirement

A top Air Force commander, Gen. Thomas Bussiere, announced his retirement Tuesday for “personal and family reasons.” “After much reflection and with a full...

GM Takes $1.6 Billion Hit for Scaling Back EV Plans

General Motors is taking $1.6 billion in charges for scaling back its electric vehicle production. In a filing Tuesday, the automaker is blaming weaker...

Ken Paxton drags TCU over Turning Point USA event. He forgot one crucial thing | Opinion

The attorney general should leave private institutions alone, but that’s not where he and the GOP are at these days. | Opinion

Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group

Minnesota regulators voted unanimously Friday to approve an investment group's takeover of a power company over the objections of the state attorney general,...

New York AG James, a Trump foe, indicted for bank fraud

October 9 (Reuters) -New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of President Donald Trump, was indicted for bank fraud on Thursday, a person...

Former VP Kamala Harris says she went through a nine-hour interview to land the job—but she couldn’t escape ‘gold medal depression’ even when she won

Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman to take on the roles of San Francisco DA, California attorney general, and U.S. vice president—but no...

NATO announces surprise meeting between Trump and Rutte on Wednesday

NATO announced on short notice that Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday. No public press events ...

Democratic candidate’s ‘abhorrent’ texts threaten to shake up bellwether Virginia elections

Jay Jones, Virginia’s Democratic nominee for attorney general, mused about shooting then-Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert in text messages from 2022.

Pelosi sparks outrage after urging local police to arrest ICE agents

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s controversial comments calling on local police to arrest ICE agents...

Retired General reacts to Trump announcing U.S. to start testing nuclear weapons: ‘This is just a ruse by the President’

CNN’s Erin Burnett talks to Major General Randy Manner, who oversaw America’s policies for safeguarding and inspecting its nuclear weapons arsenal, about...

‘Mortal Kombat’ is Already Warming Up For a Third Movie

The fight ain't over yet, cuz New Line's already got their eye on a 'Mortal Kombat III' movie.

Apple Just Upgraded the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro with Its New M5 Chip

The hardware largely remains the same, but performance gets a boost.

Federal Workers Are Barely Making It Through the Government Shutdown

The US government shut down 30 days ago. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen federal workers who have struggled to pay bills, worked side gigs, and relied on free food programs to get by.

AI Will Kill the Smartphone—and Maybe the Screen Entirely

Screens might feel necessary. They’re not. If done right, the AI revolution will free us from their merciless tyranny.

GM Says It Will Take a $1.6 Billion Hit as EV Sales Plunge

The car maker expects slower EV adoption and billions in losses under Trump-era policies.

Honda wants you to teach its new robot lawnmower

Ever wanted a robot lawnmower you can ride? If the answer’s yes, then Honda has something for you. The Japanese company will be debuting its new ProZision series of battery-powered riding mowers at the Equip Exposition 2025 in Kentucky next week, one of which…

The PDP-1 Can Sound Hauntingly Beautiful

The chiptune music scene is largely rooted in the sounds of the original Nintendo Game Boy and the Commodore 64, while still welcoming a wide range of other hardware under its general umbrella. Sti…

2025 Hackaday Supercon: Two New Workshops, Costume Party, Lightning Talks, and a New-Space Panel

So much news, so little time left until Supercon! We hope you all have your tickets. If not: Workshop and general admission tickets are on sale now. We’re getting down to the last slightly-mo…

Attack Turns Mouse into Microphone

As computer hardware gets better and better, most of the benefits are readily apparent to users. Faster processors, less power consumption, and lower cost are the general themes here. But …read more

WATCH: Texas attorney general sues makers of Tylenol over alleged autism claims

Last month, President Trump claimed that Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism, despite limited evidence to suggest an association.

BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam

The journalist has been in Vietnam for several months while authorities have withheld their renewed passport.

Wada wants Usada to do more to stop Enhanced Games

Wada president Witold Banka calls on Usada "to do more" to help prevent the Enhanced Games from taking place.

Deepagent: A powerful desktop AI assistant

A god-tier general agent

A Tim Burton Docuseries Hits Streaming This Week

For fans of Burton's work, the 'Tim Burton: Life in the Line' series could be your new watch for the Halloween season.

Lego’s ‘Goonies’ Set Is a Massive Ship

Hey you guys, can I borrow $330?

What’s Powering All These Futuristic Data Centers? In Many Cases Repurposed Jet Engines

Turns out they're not powered by hopes and dreams.

FBI agent suspended over refusal to 'perp walk' former director

FBI leadership is reportedly in discussions to stage a showy arrest of the bureau's former director next week.

Source: Pujols, Angels discuss managerial opening

Albert Pujols met with Angels general manager Perry Minasian about the team's managerial vacancy Thursday night but hasn't been offered the job, a source told ESPN.

Pentagon Pete Cosplays After Bizarre General Pep Talk

Pete Hegseth put on his military fatigues for a new photo op a week after yelling at top brass about grooming and DEI. Photos published by Hegseth and the...

6 Times Einstein Missed the Mark, but Still Changed Physics

Einstein was a great thinker who made plenty of mistakes—errors that sometimes led to more meaningful discoveries in physics, long after his passing.

En 1970 la URSS desarrolló en secreto la criptonita de las cabezas nucleares: ahora suena a ensayo general inminente

Ocurrió durante la Guerra Fría, cuando ingenieros y militares soviéticos desarrollaron un proyecto contundente cuyo propósito era sencillo pero inquietante: crear una última línea de defensa física capaz de despedazar objetos que caen del cielo. Ahora que “lo…

Chris Mason: Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives

The Conservative Party, so often and for so long the dominating force in British politics, is a shrivelled version of its usual self.

Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges

The prime minister fails to repeat a promise not to raise income tax rates, VAT or National Insurance next month.

Character.AI is banning minors from AI character chats

Character.AI is gradually shutting down chats for people under 18 and rolling out new ways to figure out if users are adults. The company announced Wednesday that under-18 users will be immediately limited to two hours of "open-ended chats" with its AI charac…

In Unprecedented Move, Six Former Surgeons General Warn That RFK Jr. Is Endangering America

To the former health leaders, it seems pretty clear: Kennedy is a threat to the nation.

AI Is Not God

In recent times, there have been two techno-religious awakenings. Here comes the third?

The Argument for Letting AI Burn It All Down

When the AI bubble bursts, the nerds will do their best work.

Keeper Review (2025): Enterprise-Level Password Management for Everyone

Keeper Unlimited brings enterprise-level security to all your devices if you’re willing to pay for the privilege.

Mark Cuban Would Still Have Dinner With Donald Trump

The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business.

New York AG Letitia James set to be arraigned on mortgage fraud charges

New York Attorney General Letitia James is scheduled to appear in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, Friday to be arraigned on charges of alleged mortgage fraud.

Trump-appointed prosecutor seeks indictment of New York AG Letitia James: Sources

A Trump-appointed prosecutor has presented evidence to a grand jury seeking an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, sources tell ABC News.

Weather, politics & wildcards - all you need to know about 2026 World Cup

England have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

Tomlin questions Browns' trade of Flacco to Cincy

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Monday openly questioned the Browns and general manager Andrew Berry for the decision to execute a midseason trade sending quarterback Joe Flacco to the Bengals, saying "it doesn't make sense."

Hulu isn’t going away after all — it’s going global

Disney is expanding Hulu to worldwide streaming audiences in preparation for the “unified” Disney Plus app experience that’s launching next year. Starting on October 8th, Hulu will replace Star — a Disney Plus hub available in non-US markets that features con…

YouTube will let you opt out of AI upscaling on low-res videos

YouTube has announced several new features that aim to improve the viewing experience on TV screens, including an instant shopping tool and visual upgrades for low-resolution videos. Specifically, YouTube says it will start automatically upscaling videos uplo…

Elon Musk will settle $128 million Twitter execs lawsuit

Elon Musk has agreed to settle with four top Twitter executives he fired after purchasing the company in 2022, after they sued the billionaire over more than $128 million in unpaid severance last year.  An update to the case filed in the US Northern District …

'No doubt' Trump wants to topple our government, Venezuelan official tells BBC

The US intends to turn Venezuela into a "colony", Venezuela's attorney general says.

Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino

Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino, the Italian open-source electronics platform behind a range of boards for tinkerers, DIY hobbyists, and educators, for an undisclosed amount. In an announcement on Tuesday, Qualcomm says the Arduino “brand, tools, and mission” w…

Here’s how Apple is locking down iPhones to comply with Texas’ age verification law

Starting next year, Texas will require companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of people that use their app stores, and Apple shared today how it’s going to comply. Starting January 1st, 2026, anyone trying to make a new Apple Account must confirm …

Netflix is reportedly looking into a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Yet another rumor suggests that Netflix is interested in buying Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses. On Friday, Reuters reported that Netflix is “actively exploring” a bid for the company and has hired a bank to look into a potential offe…

Former player donates $50M to Stanford football

The Stanford football program has received a $50 million gift from former player Bradford M. Freeman, a significant donation as Stanford attempts to revive the fortunes of the football program under new general manager Andrew Luck.

Five takeaways from Mamdani-Cuomo New York mayoral debate

The three leading candidates for New York City mayor took the stage in Manhattan to make a case to lead America's biggest city.

Hey You Guys, It’s Lego’s November Releases

After a few big months, Lego's not got much going on this November, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few treats.

Woman’s Bruising From a Massage Gun Was a Sign of Something Far Worse: Scurvy

Though rare today, cases of scurvy in the U.S. appear to be on the rise.

Is AI Leading to Layoffs or Does the Economy Just Suck?

Does the AI-ification of the economy mean less jobs, or does a faulty economy mean more AI?

Abuse stopped family coming to games - referee Taylor

In an interview with the BBC, referee Anthony Taylor criticises the "expectation of perfection" culture officials are subject to.

Dutch volleyball player and convicted child rapist denied visa to compete in Australia

Steven van de Velde was convicted in 2016 of raping a 12-year-old British girl

Sycamore Gap tree stump 'at risk' from tributes

The National Trust says it has added netting to protect the stump's "fragile regrowth".

Five takeaways from Pam Bondi's tense, partisan Senate hearing

Nerves were raw in a hearing that covered much ground, and saw Trump's attorney general go on the attack.

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Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life.

General relativity might save some planets from death

Some habitable worlds orbiting dead stars could be kept alive for aeons thanks to a quirk of Einstein’s theory of gravity

Mark Zuckerberg privately met with Pam Bondi to seek advice about how to talk to Trump, book says

A new book reports that the Meta CEO privately met with AG Pam Bondi on March 12, during one of his trips to Washington earlier this year.

Japan is Running Out of Its Favorite Beer After Ransomware Attack

Japan is just a few days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry as the producer of the nation's most popular beer wrestles with a devastating cyber attack that has shut down its domestic breweries. From a report: The vast majority of Asahi Group's 30 factor…

Taylor Swift denies turning down Super Bowl half-time show

The star tells talk show host Jimmy Fallon she could not perform while her fiancé Travis Kelce was playing.