EVs take a backseat in Stellantis’ $13B U.S. investment plan

Stellantis, the international automaker behind brands like Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram, has announced a major investment of thirteen billion dollars to strengthen its United States manufacturing operations. This investment is a key part of a broader revival plan led by…

At Starbase, SpaceX is taking firefighting into its own hands

SpaceX is quietly establishing a volunteer fire department to serve the sprawling launch and manufacturing Starbase complex. This move tightens the company’s control over emergency response at a site known for rapid, and sometimes explosive, rocket development. A certificate of…

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced in a post on Tuesday that the company will soon relax some of ChatGPT’s safety restrictions. This change will allow users to make the chatbot’s responses friendlier or more human-like. It will also permit verified…

Inaudible sound might be the next frontier in wildfire defense

A decade ago, two college students built a fire extinguisher that snuffed out a fire using nothing more than a booming 10-inch subwoofer. The internet lapped it up, and Jimmy Fallon even booked a demonstration for The Tonight Show. But…

Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal

Spotify is bringing its video podcasts to Netflix starting next year. The company announced a new partnership that will showcase a curated selection of video podcasts on the popular streaming service. This move is part of Spotify’s broader push to…

Google’s Gemini can now help you schedule Google Calendar meetings

Google is launching a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to help Gmail users schedule meetings with Google Calendar. The company introduced a Gemini-powered feature called “Help me schedule” on Tuesday. This feature finds ideal meeting times based on your…