Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie
Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie

A24 pissed off one of the internet’s largest horror communities when it announced it was working on an SCP Foundation film, but apparently hadn’t bothered to contact the SCP Wiki team, nor did it commit to releasing it under a Creative Commons license as required. Seeing an easy PR win, Neon is cashing in by […]

Google announces Gemini 4 and says it’s so capable that only ‘trusted cyber defenders’ can have it right now
Google announces Gemini 4 and says it’s so capable that only ‘trusted cyber defenders’ can have it right now

Google today revealed its next AI frontier model, which it’s calling Gemini 4 Argon. The new model delivers “frontier performance in complex workflows across real-world software engineering, enterprise knowledge work like legal and finance, and cybersecurity defense,” according to chief AI architect and Google DeepMind SVP Koray Kavukcuoglu. But the company is limiting access at […]

Toyota dropped a 1,675 lb caravan on its electric truck, and it drove off unfazed [Video]
Toyota dropped a 1,675 lb caravan on its electric truck, and it drove off unfazed [Video]

Toyota tried crushing its new electric truck with a 1,675-pound caravan to prove it’s still “the world’s toughest pick-up,” and it drove off as if nothing had happened.

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Monarc smart e-bikes get largest $838 FREE bundles, EcoFlow power station flash sale, Anker SOLIX E10 exclusive lows, Worx, more
Monarc smart e-bikes get largest $838 FREE bundles, EcoFlow power station flash sale, Anker SOLIX E10 exclusive lows, Worx, more

We have a jam-packed midweek Green Deals for you, with a bunch of these deals coming from Amazon’s early fall Prime Day sale. Starting off today’s edition is the limited-time chance to score a larger-than-ever $838 FREE bundle (extra battery, smart hel…

Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots
Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI bots

Reddit is further limiting who can use the “Old Reddit” experience as part of its efforts to combat scraping and automated traffic. Reddit recently started forcing users to log in to be able to use Old Reddit, but in the “next few months,” the company says that you’ll have to be logged in and have […]

E-bikes are giving teenagers something we thought they’d lost
E-bikes are giving teenagers something we thought they’d lost

If you’ve spent any time reading local neighborhood social media groups lately – and for your mental health, I hope you haven’t – you’ve probably encountered a familiar complaint: teenagers on e-bikes.

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Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’
Amazon’s delivery driver smart glasses will reportedly take photos ‘almost constantly’

Amazon deliveries could soon come with a new catch: the delivery driver’s smart glasses will be snapping photos of anything they see while they’re in use, including people and private property. Bloomberg reports that the glasses could take “several thousand captures in a single driver’s typical shift,” which Amazon plans to upload to its AI […]

Here’s what AI leaders are saying about Trump’s new safety plan
Here’s what AI leaders are saying about Trump’s new safety plan

After hosting a meal with Big Tech leaders on Tuesday, President Donald Trump responded to journalist questions about his artificial intelligence announcements in typical fashion. He said his previous claims regarding fears around AI safety being a “hoax” cooked up by Democrats no longer apply now that he’s renamed the technology to “Super Intelligence.” He […]

Rivian: LiDAR R2 reaches customers in 2027, employees get it this year
Rivian: LiDAR R2 reaches customers in 2027, employees get it this year

Rivian’s first R2s with LiDAR and its in-house RAP1 autonomy computer will go to employees before the end of 2026. Paying customers will have to wait until 2027. It could be interpreted as a delay compared to previous communications.

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The new 2027 BMW i3 is here with up to 468 miles of range, but it’s not cheap
The new 2027 BMW i3 is here with up to 468 miles of range, but it’s not cheap

BMW opened orders for the 2027 i3 early after strong initial demand. The all-new electric sedan can drive up to 468 miles on a single charge, but it’s not exactly cheap.

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