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Tesla’s Biggest Rivals Warn the EV Party Might Be Over

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-12-08 16:10:52

It’s going to be tough, and it’s going to be uncertain. That was the clear message from Rivian and Lucid, America’s two most promising electric vehicle manufacturers, as they gave a grim forecast for the future of the EV market. After a brief sugar rush of sales, Tesla’s top rivals are bracing for a brutal hangover, hit by a double punch of hostile policies from the second Trump administration: crippling tariffs and the fast-approaching end of the federal EV tax credits that have propped up the

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The Air Force Wants to Use Cybertrucks for Target Practice

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-12-08 16:50:06

The U.S. Air Force seems to have finally found a good use for Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertrucks: blowing them up with missiles. The War Zone was first to spot that America’s aerial defense wing plans to purchase two of Tesla’s rolling heaps of metal for “use as targets for precision munitions during testing and training.” Associated contracting documents seem to imply that America’s “enemies” may soon be using Cybertrucks and that, as a result, the Air Force needs to practice shooting at them. The

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US military finds a good use for Tesla Cybertruck: missile target practice

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2025-12-08 16:17:49

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Elon Musk has long bragged that the Tesla Cybertruck is a uniquely impervious vehicle thanks to its stainless steel body and “bulletproof” windows, calling it “an armored personnel carrier from the future.” Now that claim will be put to the test by none other than the US Air Force, which aims to use the Cybertruck for some

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PS5 sales have passed the 80 million mark

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-08 21:11:32

The PS5 might be lacking the cadence of first-party exclusives that made its predecessor so successful, but that doesn’t appear to be slowing it down. Sony has announced that the console had shifted just north of 80 million units as of June 30, 2025. This puts it just behind the Xbox 360 (84 million) and well on the way to overtaking the PS3 (around 87 million) in lifetime sales. The 80.3 million figure was confirmed in Sony’s first set of quarterly results for the current financial year, durin

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HBO Max plans aggressive crack down on password sharing starting next month

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-08 21:43:57

Another major streaming platform is set to crack down on password sharing. JB Perrette, head of streaming and gaming at Warner Bros. Discovery, just told investors that HBO Max will begin an "aggressive" messaging campaign about the practice beginning next month, according to an earnings report. Beyond stricter messaging, the company is looking to close any and all loopholes that allow users to share account passwords by the end of the year. Perette said the company has been testing to determin

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The TSA-approved multitool myth: I tested it on a plane so you don't have to

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-08 21:11:00

NexTool Mini Multitool ZDNET's key takeaways The NexTool multitool is blade-free, making it TSA and airport security friendly. The tool is compact and can be attached to a keychain All the tools are decent quality, and can actually do the job they claim to be able to do. $21.98 at Amazon I like my EDC (everyday carry) gadgets, but when I travel by air, I almost always end up having to empty my pockets of a lot of useful stuff. I find it handy and convenient to have a screwdriver, scissors, an

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This AirTag key organizer has survived the ultimate torture test - and I'd buy it again any time

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-12-08 21:55:48

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET In November of 2022, I decided I needed to organize my pocket EDC (everyday carry) gear. As part of that reorganization, I picked up a KeySmart Air key organizer as a way to both keep my keys sorted and also attach an AirTag to them. Also: 10 tiny tools I carry with me everywhere - how they work So, here we are, almost three years on, and I'm still using the KeySmart Air, and while it's looking a little battered, it's still going strong. The KeySmart Air comes in

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Everything to Remember Before Watching ‘Alien: Earth’

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2025-12-08 21:00:56

One of the best things about the new show, Alien: Earth, is that you do not need to be an Alien superfan to enjoy it. It’s not dependent on the plots of the seven-plus films in the franchise and is only connected to them in a few tangential ways. For now, at least. Nevertheless, there are a few things worth keeping in mind as we get closer to the August 12 debut. Here they are. The overview The Alien franchise began in 1979 with Ridley Scott’s film, Alien. It continued in 1986 with James Camer

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Senators are trying to force ISPs to block all foreign pirate sites

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-12-08 21:45:10

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at countering “foreign piracy sites,” as reported earlier by TorrentFreak. The bill, called the Block Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors (Block BEARD) Act, would allow copyright holders to ask a federal court

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Is the Xperia line dead? Sony clarifies the future of its smartphones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-09 02:15:31

It’s no secret that Sony Xperia smartphones aren’t the best-selling phones, nor are they the top choice for Android flagships . Sony built a loyal niche of fans who buy its Xperia phones, but the market beyond them doesn’t pick up on the phones with as much enthusiasm. When the company’s latest flagship, the Xperia 1 VII, began dying and disappearing across markets , many presumed that the end was near for Sony’s Xperia line of phones. Sony is laying rest to those fears, indicating it is around,

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Tired of scrolling through your messy notes? Google Keep is fixing that

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-09 02:59:48

Google Keep is one of those apps that doesn’t change too often, but when it does, the updates are usually worth the wait. Now, Google appears to be rolling out a long-anticipated sorting feature to its Android app, giving some users a much easier way to organize their notes. A user on X ( @BlindMan199 ) first tipped us off that the new sort option had appeared, and we were able to verify that it’s available on at least one of our devices, though not all of them. That suggests it’s a limited rol

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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and 2 months to decide

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-12-09 02:15:00

simpson33/Getty Images ZDNET's key takeaways Windows 10 support ends on Oct. 14, 2025. Users have free and paid options for extended updates. Doing nothing is not a safe option. Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date in two months? I can tell you with absolute certainty that Microsoft is not going to back down at the last minute and extend that deadline. But you do have options, including some new ways to continue getting sec

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Why I pick this Windows laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro (and it's not just price)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-12-09 02:49:00

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' ProArt P16 is on sale for $2,500 at Best Buy. This year's model keeps much of what made the previous generation so good, with key hardware improvements. It also means it has the same problems as before, such as running hot. View now at Best Buy If you're familiar with Asus' creator-focused laptops, you'll feel right at home using the 2025 ProArt P16. It is nearly identical to its predecessor in terms of design and purpose, as the laptop is meant for

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AWS Restored My Account: The Human Who Made the Difference

news.ycombinator.com Abdelkader Boudih 2025-12-09 02:20:56

The untold story of how one AWS employee turned a 20-day nightmare into a lesson in corporate accountability. Sometimes all it takes is one person who actually gives a damn. Remember my article about AWS deleting my 10-year account? The one where support gaslit me for 20 days while claiming my data was “terminated”? Here’s the plot twist: My data is back. Not because of viral pressure. Not because of bad PR. But because one human being inside AWS decided to give a damn. This is that story. T

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Google TV’s uncertain future

theverge.com Janko Roettgers 2025-12-09 02:30:00

Last year, Google surprised online video publishers with some stunning news: the company, which now generates over a quarter trillion dollars with advertising every year, effectively admitted that it isn’t very good at selling ads for its own smart TV platform, Google TV. The issue at heart: Google has long required publishers to share a percentage of their ad inventory to be on Google TV. It’s a common industry practice. Companies like Roku or Vizio routinely sell a subset of the ad spots you

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The spellbinding Ball x Pit will hit PC and consoles on October 15

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-09 06:11:56

Back in June, publisher Devolver Digital decided to switch up its usual Summer Game Fest showcase format and dedicate it to a single game, Ball x Pit by indie developer Kenny Sun and a few collaborators. The demo sunk its claws into me , and I've been looking forward to the full game ever since. During Nintendo's Indie World stream on Thursday, it emerged that Ball x Pit is coming to Switch, PC , PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass on October 15. A Switch 2 version will arrive later this year. B

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Gen AI disillusionment looms, according to Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle report

zdnet.com Radhika Rajkumar 2025-12-09 06:01:57

JuSun/Getty ZDNET's key takeaways Gartner has released its 2025 Hype Cycle report. AI agents and data are at their most inflated and need precise application to yield results. The report also emphasized trust and safety efforts as critical to the next five years. Research firm Gartner has released its annual Hype Cycle report, which investigates whether new technology is living up to expectations or is still far off from making a meaningful impact. At the top of the list this year? AI agent

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Why I recommend this Asus laptop for creatives over my MacBook Pro M4 (and it's not just price)

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-12-09 11:41:00

Asus ProArt P16 ZDNET's key takeaways Asus' ProArt P16 is on sale for $2,500 at Best Buy. This year's model keeps much of what made the previous generation so good, with key hardware improvements. It also means it has the same problems as before, such as running hot. View now at Best Buy If you're familiar with Asus' creator-focused laptops, you'll feel right at home using the 2025 ProArt P16. It is nearly identical to its predecessor in terms of design and purpose, as the laptop is meant for

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This smart lock lets me see through my door

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2025-12-09 11:00:00

is a senior reviewer focused on smart home and connected tech, with over twenty years of experience. She has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s a beast of a door lock, and it screams high tech sitting on your front door. My favorite feature is the integrated video screen, which shows a live feed of who is on the other side of the door without you having to pull out your

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Sonos is raising prices this year to make up for tariff expenses

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-09 16:30:31

Sonos plans to raise prices across its products later this year in order to minimize the impact of tariffs on its earnings, the company has revealed alongside its financial results [PDF] for the third quarter of 2025. It hasn't listed the products and their new prices yet, but it said that it's evaluating any changes it might need to its promotional strategies and that it has flexibility to move production between Vietnam and Malaysia as needed. To note, the Trump administration had imposed a 20

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Opendoor tanks after earnings as CEO thanks new investors for 'increased visibility'

cnbc.com Ari Levy 2025-12-08 08:25:42

With Opendoor shares up almost fivefold since the beginning of July and trading volumes hitting record levels, CEO Carrie Wheeler thanked investors for their "enthusiasm" on Tuesday's earnings call. "I want to acknowledge the great deal of interest in Opendoor lately and that we're grateful for it," Wheeler said, even as the stock sank more than 20% after hours. "We appreciate your enthusiasm for what we're building, and we're listening intently to your feedback." Prior to its recent surge, Op

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SoftBank's Vision Fund posts best performance in 4 years

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-12-10 02:28:39

Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., speaks at the SoftBank World event in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. SoftBank Group on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter profit that topped expectations, driven by gains in its Vision Fund tech investment arm. The Japanese giant reported 421.8 billion yen ($2.87 billion) in the quarter ended June, versus 127.6 billion yen expected, according to LSEG consensus estimates. It is the second straight quart

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SoftBank Vision Fund posts $4.8 billion gain to drive second straight quarter of group profit

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-12-10 04:19:30

Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., speaks at the SoftBank World event in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. SoftBank Group on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter profit that topped expectations, driven by gains in its Vision Fund tech investment arm. The Japanese giant reported 421.8 billion yen ($2.87 billion) in the quarter ended June, versus 127.6 billion yen expected, according to LSEG consensus estimates. It is the second straight quart

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How to upgrade your deadbolt with a smart lock - and the one I recommend most

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-12-10 04:15:15

Nuki Smart Lock ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuki Smart Lock is now available for $159 on its own, and $229 when combined with the Keypad 2. This smart lock fits into an existing deadbolt, supports Matter for easy integrations with smart home systems, and features hands-free unlocking. Though innovative, the Nuki smart lock requires a subscription for full remote access; it's also very loud when locking and unlocking, and the Keypad 2 is somewhat slow. $159 at Amazon I'm all for smart home techn

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Sonos confirms tariffs will increase its prices this year

theverge.com Richard Lawler 2025-12-10 06:42:39

Conrad: With respect to our operations, like many companies, the most significant near-term challenge has been the uncertain tariff environment. As a reminder short of a few accessories, and our passive speaker partnership with Sonance (I think this is what he said?) we do all of our us-bound manufacturing in Vietnam and Malaysia. We talked last quarter about the contingency planning we underwent to minimize the effects of terrorists on our business, while also doing what we can to limit the d

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Gartner's AI Hype Cycle reveals which AI tech is peaking - but will it last?

zdnet.com Radhika Rajkumar 2025-12-10 16:01:44

JuSun/Getty ZDNET's key takeaways Gartner has released its 2025 Hype Cycle report. AI agents and data are at their most inflated and need precise application to yield results. The report also emphasized trust and safety efforts as critical to the next five years. Research firm Gartner has released its annual Hype Cycle report, which investigates whether new technology is living up to expectations or is still far off from making a meaningful impact. At the top of the list this year? AI agent

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You Can Now Watch ‘Wednesday’ Season 2’s Haunting Stop-Motion Short

gizmodo.com Sabina Graves 2025-12-10 16:30:13

There’s a special spooky treat for stop-motion animation fans embedded within season two of Wednesday: a short that’s another visual dazzler from the mind of Tim Burton. When Pugsley (Isaac Ordonez) joins the Nevermore Academy ranks, he and his roomie Eugene (Moosa Mostafa) get to know about the lore of the school’s haunted tree from their dorm RA. In an attempt to scare the young monsters, Ajax (Georgie Farmer) regales them with the tragedy of a brilliant but twisted mind, an outcast who repla

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 7, #318

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-10 15:00:06

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Can you identify pro athletes from just a headshot? If not, today's Connections: Sports Edition might be tough. Personally, I'm no fan of the photo clues, but there were only two today. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Supe

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Shopify stock soars 21% on rosy guidance as CFO says tariff hit 'did not materialize'

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2025-12-10 21:02:51

The logo of Shopify is seen outside its headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, on Sept. 28, 2018. Shopify shares soared 21% on Wednesday after the company topped analysts' estimates for the second quarter, and gave rosy guidance for the third quarter. Here's how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 35 cents adjusted vs. 29 cents 35 cents adjusted vs. 29 cents Revenue: $2.68 billion vs. $2.55 billion Second-quarter sales surged 31% year over ye

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Airbnb beats on top and bottom lines for second quarter

cnbc.com Ashley Capoot 2025-12-10 21:25:32

Airbnb reported second-quarter results on Wednesday that beat analysts' expectations. Here's how the company did based on average analysts' estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.03 vs. 93 cents expected $1.03 vs. 93 cents expected Revenue: $3.10 billion vs. $3.04 billion expected Revenue increased 13% from $2.75 billion during the same period last year. The company reported net income of $642 million, or $1.03 per share, up from $555 million, or 86 cents per share, a year earlie

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