Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible
Meta makes the Muse filesystem even more accessible

Yesterday, with a little prodding, it was discovered that Meta’s Muse would expose its filesystem to curious users. The files offered a fascinating peek under the hood of an AI chatbot, and appeared to expose details we weren’t meant to see, not least because Muse itself told people, including us, it wasn’t supposed to reveal […]

Volkswagen is clearing out ID.4 EVs with a $12,500 discount
Volkswagen is clearing out ID.4 EVs with a $12,500 discount

Volkswagen is marking down 2025 ID.4 models with a $12,500 customer cash discount to move inventory.

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Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K
Leaks reveal a new Apple HomePod mini, iPad mini, and Apple TV 4K

Apple is expected to announce more hardware before the end of the year following the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Duo earlier this month. The updated products will include a new version of the HomePod mini, the iPad mini 8, and the Apple TV 4K, according to details and images discovered […]

Tesla patent shows new Roadster with a hidden 700 kg-downforce rear wing
Tesla patent shows new Roadster with a hidden 700 kg-downforce rear wing

A new Tesla patent application describes a two-piece active rear wing that hides flush in the bodywork and can produce up to 700 kg of downforce once deployed. The car in the drawings looks a lot like the next-generation Tesla Roadster.

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Sony and UMG are suing Suno again
Sony and UMG are suing Suno again

Sony and Universal Music Group filed yet another suit against Suno. The labels claim its new v6 model still infringes on their copyrights because it’s trained on user outputs from previous models, which were themselves trained on unlicensed music ripped from YouTube and other sources. Sony and UMG are notable holdouts who did not sign […]

Tesla ramps Optimus to hundreds a week, but the robots can’t generalize
Tesla ramps Optimus to hundreds a week, but the robots can’t generalize

Tesla is now building several hundred Optimus humanoid robots per week at Fremont, roughly 10 times its Q2 output, according to a new report. But the robots coming off the line still can’t handle generalized tasks – limiting their usefulness.

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Cricut’s new compact crafter prints, cuts, and laminates stickers
Cricut’s new compact crafter prints, cuts, and laminates stickers

Cricut announced its first crafting machines with printing capabilities that are primarily designed as all-in-one solutions for turning photos and other images into precut stickers. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are also two of the smallest machines in the company’s current lineup and seem ideal for those whose crafting aspirations […]

Lexus’ electric 3-row SUV makes its first public appearance
Lexus’ electric 3-row SUV makes its first public appearance

The 2027 Lexus TZ is the first purely electric three-row SUV from Toyota’s luxury brand. Ahead of its upcoming launch, the electric TZ was spotted driving in public for the first time.

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Geely’s AI fast charging ‘heals’ EV batteries for 20% more cycle life
Geely’s AI fast charging ‘heals’ EV batteries for 20% more cycle life

Geely says its new AI-powered fast charging system can reverse some of the battery damage caused by fast charging, using micro-pulse currents to add up to 20% more cycle life.

Charging a car in under 5 minutes is great, but not if it wears the batte…

Green Water & Power powers up its 10,000th EV charger in just 3 years
Green Water & Power powers up its 10,000th EV charger in just 3 years

The developers and electricians at Green Water & Power are celebrating a significant EV charging milestone this month with the deployment and energization of its 10,000th electric vehicle charging port – in just three years. (!)

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