Toyota will turn its bZ electric SUV into Waymo robotaxis from 2027
Toyota will turn its bZ electric SUV into Waymo robotaxis from 2027

Toyota will build driverless versions of its bZ electric SUV for Waymo at its Takaoka plant in Japan, with testing from 2027. Japan comes first, then the UK. Neither company said how many robotaxis Toyota will make. Toyota will build driverless version…

3 In 4 NFL Players Die With Serious Brain Disease—A Doctor Explains

A new JAMA Network Open study estimates CTE among deceased NFL players. A physician explains what it means for parents of young players and how football can be safer.

Products Come in More Forms Than You Think. Here’s How to Create Value Beyond Your Core Offering.

By treating every touchpoint — from digital interfaces to post-sales support — as a purpose-built product, companies can unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.

NYT Strands Hint Today: Saturday, October 31 Spangram And Answers

Looking for some help with today’s NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid and keep your streak intact.

The Taurid meteor shower isn’t much to look at. That’s why I love it
The Taurid meteor shower isn’t much to look at. That’s why I love it

The Taurids produce only a handful of meteors an hour. That sounds disappointing, but I’ve learned that expecting almost nothing can make this one of the most enjoyable meteor showers of the year.

TechRadar’s weekly crossword is here — puzzle #10, Friday, October 30

This week’s TechRadar Crossword puzzle is here, so come test your general tech knowledge and see where you place on the leaderboard.

People Are Creating ‘Survival Guides’ to Cope With the ‘AO3 Apocalypse’

The fanfic site could be down for weeks due to a “security incident.” Users are not taking it well.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Eerie Cat’s Head
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Eerie Cat’s Head

Intricate structures within the Cat’s Head Nebula are illuminated in this mid-infrared view from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Oct. 29, 2026. The distinctive “cat’s head” shape of the nebula was likely sculpted over time by the intense ultraviolet radiation and winds from massive stars in the Carina Nebula. As this stellar feedback […]

Vivo X500 Pro hands-on: Hitting almost all the right notes for a perfect compact flagship

Vivo’s compact X500 Pro impressed me with its stunning edge-to-edge display, surprisingly refined software, capable cameras, and battery endurance that immediately made me question my Pixel 11 Pro.

Humanist wins ‘first of its kind’ religious exemption from using AI at work
Humanist wins ‘first of its kind’ religious exemption from using AI at work

A man successfully argued that using AI at work impinged on his sincere religious beliefs.