X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’
X admits its broken algorithm made the site feel like a ‘battleground’

X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, admitted in a post on Monday that X’s algorithm was “missing” data about surfacing posts from people who you’ve followed back. Now, he says a tweak will “boost visibility of your posts to your mutuals,” hopefully enhancing the sense of community instead of highlighting and spreading random arguments, but […]

These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models

With plans to slash its lineup by up to 50%, several Volkswagen EVs, including those under the Audi and Porsche brands, may not be around for much longer.

Pixel Watch 5 leak shows off four different finishes
Pixel Watch 5 leak shows off four different finishes

A new leak may have just spoiled the Pixel Watch 5 and its finishes ahead of Google’s launch event next month. Leaked press renders provided to The Tide Chart by OnLeaks appear to show the upcoming watch with four case finishes: black (Dark Anthracite), polished silver (Natural Silver), yellow gold (Warm Gold), and a duskier […]

Tesla moves to guarantee resale value for buyers after price cuts
Tesla moves to guarantee resale value for buyers after price cuts

Tesla is launching a new “guaranteed future value” (GFV) program that locks in a pre-set resale price for buyers financing a new Model Y or Model 3.
The move directly targets the depreciation fears that have followed Tesla’s own aggressive price cuts o…

Pixel Watch 5 leak bares it all, and it seems Google is playing it safe again

Leaked Pixel Watch 5 renders reveal two sizes and four apparent finishes, but Google’s next smartwatch may pair its familiar pebble design with internal upgrades and a higher starting price.

US EV fast charging has entered ‘Charging 2.0’ – here’s what that means
US EV fast charging has entered ‘Charging 2.0’ – here’s what that means

The US public fast-charging network continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, but a new report suggests the industry is shifting gears. The focus is no longer just on installing as many chargers as possible – it’s increasingly about reliability,…

Xbox may be about to test a surprisingly clever way to digitize game discs

Microsoft may soon test Positron, a rumored Xbox feature that converts physical games into transferable digital licenses while preserving lending, resale, and ordinary disc access.

Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US
Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US

Demis Hassabis thinks the world needs an AI watchdog with the power to hit the brakes if frontier models become too dangerous. Writing in a blog post, the Google DeepMind CEO and cofounder said the US should lead the initiative, arguing that the country is the best place to set global standards “given its economic […]

The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch
The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch

Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that aims to redirect sunlight down to Earth at night. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized the California-based startup to build and operate a single prototype satellite in low-Earth orbit later this year, despite concerns over how the technology […]

X is teaching its AI algorithm something social networks once understood

X is boosting posts among mutual followers after finding that relationship data was missing from its algorithm, exposing the gap between predicting engagement and creating conversations people actually want.