Chips running AI workloads are too hot: That’s one reason why data centers consume so much electricity and require cooling systems. And, inevitably, entrepreneurs are turning to AI to solve the problem it created. Discovered Materials is the latest, with plans to use swarms of AI agents to find new materials that can be used … Read more
Google said that it is adding Venmo as a payment option today on Google Play for purchases including games, apps, add-ons, and other digital content. The company said that users can use Venmo’s wallet or other linked payment methods, such as bank accounts and cards, to pay for subscriptions or tip creators within different content-based … Read more
Hydromax set a class record at Bonneville with a 368.347 mph two-run average. It used two hydrogen-burning JCB engines tuned to about 1,600 horsepower. JCB will push Hydromax for an FIA-sanctioned world record attempt. The JCB Hydromax was not supposed to rewrite the Bonneville record books before its world record shot, but that is exactly … Read more
Following the latest twist in Google’s legal battles with Epic, US Android users are now able to open Google’s Play Store and download a third-party digital store with its own selection of apps. Aptoide, a store specialized in mobile games, is the first to become available. Third-party app stores have always been available on Android, … Read more
A 2026 federal suit alleges metallic AMG seat emblems can heat in sun and burn shoulders, necks or upper backs. Plaintiffs reported second-degree burns documented by a dermatologist. They are seeking money damages and removal or modification of the metal logos. Two Mercedes-AMG owners say their cars literally branded them. A new federal class action … Read more
Toyota announced a recall of 508,000 2025–2026 Camry sedans with 7.0-inch digital instrument clusters. The recall covers LE, SE and Nightshade trims. Toyota will perform a free dealer-installed software update. The speedometer going dead on a brand-new Toyota Camry is more than an annoyance, it can leave you guessing at your speed and driving with … Read more
China’s MIIT filing reveals the production Smart #2’s final bodywork. 60 kW motor and 87 mph top speed, with a 35.7 kWh LFP battery. World premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026, deliveries in 2027. The Smart #2 was supposed to wait for the spotlights in Paris. Instead, China’s MIIT filing has put … Read more
Custom twin-turbo 6.2-liter V8, Corvette-based platform, and 1,560 horsepower. Rezvani limits production to five cars worldwide. 0–60 mph in 1.9 seconds. The Rezvani Beast X does not just tweak the Corvette formula, it essentially rips it up and rewrites it with four-digit power and a production run you can count on one hand. Rezvani Motors … Read more
Mercedes-AMG released teaser images with GT-inspired styling and AMG.EA design cues. The SUV is expected to use AMG.EA’s high-voltage architecture used by AMG’s electric GTs. Mercedes-AMG hasn’t disclosed specs, a nameplate, or launch timing. The next big Mercedes-AMG performance model is not a sedan or a coupe. It’s a high-riding electric SUV, and now we … Read more
Sadly, there hasn’t been a new episode of No Dogs in Space since July of 2024. Part four of the podcast’s series on Can wrapped up an abbreviated season three, which focused on experimental rock. Don’t get me wrong, I loved seasons one and two, but the show seemed to be gearing up for a … Read more