Lucid Motors has a potential robotaxi partner for Europe
The company is partnering with mobility platform Bolt — but no vehicle orders have been placed just yet.
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Microsoft AI CEO says AI threats are real, and Anthropic is making it worse
Today, I’m talking with Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI. As you’re no doubt aware, the biggest story in tech right now is the spiraling debate about AI safety and regulation. It should come as no surprise that Mustafa has strong opinions on how AI should be built and regulated. Microsoft just published a…
Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward gives artists free studio time and more
Getting added to Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlists can be a huge break for artists trying to cut through the noise on streaming. Now Spotify is launching a program called Fresh Finds Forward, which aims to give artists the tools to capitalize on that exposure. Artists added to any Fresh Finds playlist after January 1st, 2026,…
Bose’s next open earbuds have more bass, more volume, and more battery life
Bose announced a new version of its Ultra Open Earbuds that helped kick off the industry trend of clip-on wireless earbuds nearly two-and-a-half years ago. The new Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) feature a subtle redesign with improved performance in both sound quality and battery life. They’re also joined by a new cheaper alternative called…
Grand Theft Auto VI’s soundtrack will feature 34 brand-new tracks
After teasing a music-related reveal a few days ago, Rockstar has officially announced the soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto VI. Called Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, the soundtrack will feature 34 songs, which Rockstar describes as “brand-new, original tracks.” Based on the first six singles, which are available today, it seems that the collection…
The Download: mice with part-human brains and climate tech innovators
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Meet a mouse whose brain cortex is made up of human cells Multiple cameras tracked a mouse as it wandered around a small arena. A computer charted its position and speed,…
Meet the innovators under 35 shaping climate tech
Each year, the editorial team at MIT Technology Review puts together a list of 35 innovators under 35—a group of researchers, inventors, and other young minds worth following. The team worked on the newest edition of the list for months, and the final slate includes nine individuals from all over the world in the climate…
CISA promotes a fresh way to deter cyberattackers: Lie to them
It’s the first guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on deploying decoys, like honeypots, to detect and distract adversaries. The post CISA promotes a fresh way to deter cyberattackers: Lie to them appeared first on CyberScoop.
Ubisoft Drops Steam Launcher: $1.4B Loss Behind the Move [2026]
Ubisoft has quietly killed one of PC gaming’s longest-running annoyances. Starting September 10, 2026, players who buy Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on Steam no longer have to install or launch the separate Ubisoft Connect desktop client just to start playing. A new background tool called Ubisoft Connect Services now handles account sign-in, cross-play,…
Rand Paul Blocks AI Kill Switch Bill Covering 4 Labs [2026]
A fast-track vote died on the Senate floor Wednesday, and it took less than a minute. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) asked for unanimous consent to move his AI “kill switch” bill straight to passage. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) objected, and the request collapsed on the spot, according to Politico. That single objection is now the…