MG is launching its first PHEV with semi-solid-state batteries in 2027
MG is launching its first PHEV with semi-solid-state batteries in 2027

MG’s semi-solid-state batteries will not be exclusive to EVs, with plans to launch three new plug-in hybrid SUVs equipped with the new battery tech. First up will be the MG ZS PHEV, set to go on sale in 2027.

New bill would ban Tesla’s camera-only Robotaxi, not Waymo
New bill would ban Tesla’s camera-only Robotaxi, not Waymo

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require driverless commercial vehicles to carry cameras plus two additional sensor types — a mandate Tesla’s camera-only Robotaxi can’t meet.
The proposed law, S1677, would effectively lock Tesla out…

Sony revives the RX10 with AI autofocus, 4K 120fps, and a longer-lasting battery

Sony’s fifth-generation RX10 gets AI subject tracking from the Alpha series, 4K at 120fps, and 50 percent better battery life.

Meta’s latest AI model is Muse Spark 1.1 and it can run your computer for you

Meta is doubling down on AI agents with Muse Spark 1.1, a model that doesn’t just answer questions — it can use apps, browse the web, and even operate your computer to complete tasks on your behalf.

Microdramas are booming, and Character.AI is turning it into a two-way obsession

Character.AI is chasing the booming microdrama market with three AI-assisted vertical series whose characters remain available for conversations, questions, and fresh role-playing after each episode.

Claude Reflect is here. It’s your usual yearly Wrapped, but with Anthropic’s AI

Anthropic launched Claude Reflect, a usage dashboard that tracks your AI habits over time and then asks if you want to pull back.

I knew there was plenty of AI slop on LinkedIn. Shocking report says the problem is far worse than suspected

LinkedIn supplied almost two-thirds of the AI-generated social content flagged in a million-post analysis, despite representing only one-third of the material scanned.

BYD’s 1,500+ hp EV supercar is cheaper and faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo S [Images]
BYD’s 1,500+ hp EV supercar is cheaper and faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo S [Images]

BYD launched the new Denza Z at the Goodwood FOS this weekend. While the electric supercar costs nearly $200,000, it’s still cheaper —and faster — than a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

The PocketMage resurrects the PDA with an e-paper screen
The PocketMage resurrects the PDA with an e-paper screen

Personal digital assistants like the iconic Palm Pilot were one of many devices we thought went extinct with the arrival of the smartphone. But similar to Canon resurrecting a nearly decade-old digital camera to appeal to point-and-shoot fans, Talisman Design is crowdfunding a clamshell PDA called the PocketMage that combines a tactile keyboard with both […]

Your phone is not trying to poison your water, but influencers found a $50 fix anyway

Influencers are selling $50 EMF straws as protection from everyday electronics, but the evidence is thin and the real product may be tech anxiety dressed as wellness.