Over the weekend, DC Studios’ new Superman feature became this year’s third-biggest box-office debut in the US. The movie’s success is a sign that theatergoers might actually not be quite as tired of superheroes as people tend to think, and that’s particularly notable for Warner Bros., given the studio’s plan …
Read More »The pros and cons of power saver programs
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Power saver programs are utility-sponsored demand response initiatives that help reduce electricity usage during periods of peak demand. These programs typically target central air conditioners (AC) and heat pumps, since cooling equipment drives spikes in summer energy demand. In exchange for incentives …
Read More »Tesla’s Autopilot is under scrutiny in a rare jury trial
Tesla is on trial in Miami today in a case that accuses Elon Musk’s company of liability in a fatal crash involving Autopilot. The driver-assist system has come under scrutiny in the past for a number of fatal incidents, but Tesla has only rarely faced a jury trial over the …
Read More »Browser extensions are tracking users’ online activity
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Every day, millions of people install tiny browser add-ons they believe will improve productivity or entertainment. With so many options available on the Chrome Web Store, users often rely on trust markers like install counts, user reviews and developer reputation to make …
Read More »Google exec: ‘We’re going to be combining ChromeOS and Android’
Google’s head of Android has said that the company plans to combine its mobile operating system with ChromeOS, the software that currently runs across Google’s Chromebook laptops. Sameer Samat, president of Google’s Android ecosystem, told TechRadar that “we’re going to be combining Chrome OS and Android into a single platform.” …
Read More »MIT breakthrough lets robots see inside sealed boxes without opening them
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Why would you want a robot to see inside a sealed box? Digging deeper beyond the initial creepy thought, a new breakthrough from MIT could soon let warehouse robots do something pretty remarkable. This high-tech wave technology can detect damage inside sealed cardboard …
Read More »Why GM’s CEO is still betting on electric vehicles (and racing)
GM was the first major US automaker to make the promise to go all-electric by 2035, just four years ago. Those promises have since turned into rough estimates under the second Donald Trump presidency, with the company softening language about its electrification goals. But GM is riding high on EV …
Read More »German prefab tower offers 3-story tiny home living with skyline views
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Have you ever thought your dream house could offer skyline views without sacrificing style or space? Do you prefer the verticality of city apartments but wish you could also own a standalone home? These innovative prefab towers from the German company Moduleform …
Read More »Foldables are in and suddenly really thin
Hi! Welcome to Installer No. 89, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. My name is Jay Peters, and I will be taking care of Installer while David is on parental leave. All of us here at The Verge are very excited for him and his …
Read More »Family fraud costs seniors $28B annually; 5 steps to protect parents
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You’d like to believe no one in your family could ever scam your parents. But what if the danger isn’t a stranger at all? What if it’s someone they already trust? What if it’s even your sibling or an estranged uncle in …
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