Wing’s drone delivery is coming to 150 more Walmarts
Wing’s drone delivery is coming to 150 more Walmarts

Wing is bringing drone delivery to even more Walmart stores in 2026. The Alphabet-owned company announced today that its drones will be flying above 150 more locations this year, including in four new cities: Los Angeles, St. Louis, Miami, and Cincinnati. In June 2025, the companies said they would expand their delivery partnership to 100 […]

Chinese researchers develop high-voltage sodium–sulfur battery that could challenge lithium batteries

A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engine…

Instagram data of 17.5 million users resurfaces online after 2024 incident

Previously scraped Instagram user data has resurfaced, enabling realistic phishing and account takeover attempts, underscoring the long-term risks of exposed personal information.
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Meta’s smart glasses can now filter human voice in chaotic spaces

The new Conversation focus feature on Meta smart glasses amplifies voices you’re facing and filters environmental noise. You can activate it with a voice command, but it works best within 1.8 meters.
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Musk says he’s going to open-source the new X algorithm next week
Musk says he’s going to open-source the new X algorithm next week

In 2023, what was then still called Twitter, open-sourced at least portions of the code that decided what it served up in your feed. But that GitHub repository is hopelessly out of date, with the vast majority of the files appearing to be from the initial upload three years ago. Elon Musk says that in […]

Forget what you’ve heard – leasing your car is almost ALWAYS the right move
Forget what you’ve heard – leasing your car is almost ALWAYS the right move

Take it from someone with nearly fifteen years in the business who has written up literally thousands of new car deals. If you drive lots of miles, if you like to keep your car for years and years, and if you hate making payments: leasing is almost alw…

The FCC is letting SpaceX launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites
The FCC is letting SpaceX launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites

The FCC approved SpaceX’s plan to launch an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites on Friday. That brings the total number of satellites the company will have in orbit to around 15,000 worldwide. As part of the approval, the government is also waiving previous requirements that prevented overlapping coverage and enhanced capacity. SpaceX originally sought approval […]

While the Feds sell out, Oregon steps up with its own EV incentive plan
While the Feds sell out, Oregon steps up with its own EV incentive plan

The Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit tax credit under Section 45W of the IRS tax code may be gone, but it’s not forgotten! A number of states and utilities are stepping up with their own programs – and Oregon is the latest, offering rebates of…

Volvo launches new, 30,000 lb. electric semi truck designed for urban deliveries
Volvo launches new, 30,000 lb. electric semi truck designed for urban deliveries

The popular Volvo FL Electric semi truck is now available in a new, 30,000 lb. (Class 7) entry-level model featuring a new battery, updated tech, and advanced ergonomics to make it an ideal urban transport tool.

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Commerce becomes largest Colorado city to electrify its garbage fleet
Commerce becomes largest Colorado city to electrify its garbage fleet

This week, Commerce City, Colorado officials announced a big step towards decarbonizing its municipal operations with the launch of an all-new, all-electric residential recycling and garbage collection fleet, which is being deployed on the city’s stree…