Faceless creators are becoming collateral damage in YouTube’s AI cleanup

As YouTube cracks down on low-quality AI content, faceless creators who built real audiences without showing their face are now struggling to stay monetized.

BMW’s new iX3 is a range monster, but the iX5 may push past 500 miles
BMW’s new iX3 is a range monster, but the iX5 may push past 500 miles

The first electric iX5 will have a massive battery, the largest in a BMW EV yet, that could offer a range of over 500 miles on a single charge.

Tesla’s self-driving safeguards fooled by $30 doll heads
Tesla’s self-driving safeguards fooled by $30 doll heads

A cottage industry has emerged on Chinese e-commerce platforms selling tiny plastic doll heads designed to trick Tesla’s cabin camera into thinking a driver is paying attention. The devices cost as little as $20 to $50.
The products — marketed as “trav…

Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures
Xbox turmoil continues with a studio closure and executive departures

Last week, Xbox boss Asha Sharma sent a memo warning of an Xbox “reset” ahead of expected layoffs, and today, Kotaku reported that Xbox plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight. Since taking over in February, Sharma has made some big decisions, including cutting the price of Xbox Game Pass […]

Tesla Cybercab full specs revealed: 3,113 lbs, 219 HP, 48 kWh
Tesla Cybercab full specs revealed: 3,113 lbs, 219 HP, 48 kWh

Tesla’s Cybercab EPA certification documents reveal the robotaxi’s full technical specs for the first time — including a 3,113-lb curb weight, a 219 HP motor, and a 48 kWh battery pack. The filing confirms several claims Tesla made about the vehicle wh…

Ford has a ‘secret’ website for its $30,000 EV pickup, revealing a closer look
Ford has a ‘secret’ website for its $30,000 EV pickup, revealing a closer look

That low-cost electric Ford pickup we’re all waiting for now has a dedicated website that offers a sneak peek at the upcoming EV.

Meta is testing smart glass facial recognition tech that’s also used by police and military: Report

An investigative report reveals that Meta licensed face recognition from Rank One, a Pentagon contractor, and built a system called NameTag into an app on 50 million phones before deleting it.

Roblox exec says ticking a box for age verification is ‘not enough anymore’
Roblox exec says ticking a box for age verification is ‘not enough anymore’

Roblox’s vice president of safety product policy, Eliza Jacobs, told NBC News that Roblox is “optimistic” that its new facial age estimation tech will “continue to get better,” saying, “Ticking a box to say you’re 13 or older, it’s not enough anymore.” NBC invited a group of kids to try out Roblox’s new video selfie […]

Kia’s next electric van looks even bigger in person [Video]
Kia’s next electric van looks even bigger in person [Video]

Kia’s first electric van is already becoming a global sensation. The PV7 is set to go on sale soon, serving as the bigger sibling to the PV5. Here’s our first look at it.

Peacock is bringing vertical Bravo microdramas and a TikTok-style feed to your phone soon

Peacock is going all in on vertical video with original Bravo microdramas, a dedicated scrollable feed, and AI-powered tools to convert its back catalog for phones.