Ford’s next F-150 Lightning will be equipped with a gas generator in a move away from large EVs
Ford announced Monday that it will end production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning as part of a broader review of its electric vehicle plans across the company. Instead, Ford plans to sell what’s known as an “extended range electric vehicle” version of the truck, which adds a gas generator to recharge the battery pack and […]
Merriam-Webster chooses ‘slop’ as word of the year
The impact of AI on our social media feeds has not gone unnoticed by one of America’s top dictionaries. Amid the onslaught of content that has swept the web over the past 12 months, Merriam-Webster announced on Sunday that 2025’s word of the year is “slop.” According to the dictionary, the term is defined as […]
Google’s “Dark Web Report” feature will no longer be available from February
Google has announced that its “Dark Web Report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Initia releasedDeveloped about a year and a half ago, the tool was meant to allow users to monitor their personal information on the dark web. For some users, Dark Web Reports appeared to be a valuable tool that scans […]
LiDAR maker Luminar files for bankruptcy
LiDAR company Luminar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of layoffs, executive departures and a legal battle with its largest customer, Volvo. The company aims to sell its lidar business during bankruptcy proceedings and has already reached an agreement to sell its semiconductor subsidiary. The company will remain open during the bankruptcy […]
Netflix responds to concerns about WBD contract
In a move that sent shock waves across Hollywood, Netflix recently announced plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for $82.7 billion. Reaction from the industry has been generally negative, raising concerns about the acquisition’s impact on jobs, the future of theatrical releases, and the representation of diverse voices in film and television. Netflix co-CEOs […]
Facebook Messenger desktop app has been discontinued
RIP to the Facebook Messenger desktop app. The native apps for Mac and Windows will no longer be available to users starting today, December 15, 2025, and existing users will be directed to the Facebook website to continue using the popular messaging service. Messenger’s desktop app originally launched at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Tesla begins testing robotaxi without safety driver in Austin
Just about six months after Tesla began testing its nascent robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, the company is now driving the cars around the city without safety monitors. Removing the human safety monitor allows the company to take an important step closer to its goal of launching an actual commercial robotaxi service, a step that […]
How iRobot got lost on his way home
There’s something painfully American about the story of iRobot, the company that taught vacuum cleaners to get around furniture. The company, founded in 1990 in Bedford, Mass., by MIT roboticist Rodney Brooks and his former students Colin Angle and Helen Greiner, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, ending a 35-year run that took it […]
Mesa closes credit card that rewards cardholders for mortgage payments
Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Home Owner’s Card, which gave cardholders points for mortgage payments. A message on Mesa’s website states that as of Dec. 12, “all Mesa Homeowners Card accounts have been closed,” adding, “All credit cards have been deactivated and are no longer eligible for new purchases or the ability to […]
Understanding the risky Netflix and Warner Bros. deal
Whether Netflix’s $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. goes through or not, the deal represents a difficult moment for Hollywood as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by the tech giant. On the latest episode of the Equity Podcast, Kirsten Kolosek and I discussed the deal’s implications for both Netflix and the larger Hollywood ecosystem. […]