Supreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independence
Supreme Court allows firing of FTC commissioners, ends agency independence

The Supreme Court just placed once-independent agencies more firmly under presidential control. The court ruled in Trump v. Slaughter with a 6-3 vote that President Donald Trump had the authority to fire the Federal Trade Commission’s two Democratic commissioners, even though it broke with decades of prior legal precedent at the time. The justices have […]

Toyota blames high gas prices as global sales fall again, while EV sales jump 170%
Toyota blames high gas prices as global sales fall again, while EV sales jump 170%

The world’s top-selling automaker is feeling the impact of rising gas prices. Toyota reported its fourth straight month of lower global sales in May, as EVs continued to drive growth.

New study shows how many millions would be saved by quicker EV adoption
New study shows how many millions would be saved by quicker EV adoption

The world could save 8.8 million lives through 2050 with a more ambitious path towards electification, according to a new study by the ICCT, the same organization which blew the whistle on VW’s Dieselgate scandal.
And given the scale of death and how a…

Rocket Lab is buying Iridium’s satellite network for $8 billion to take on SpaceX
Rocket Lab is buying Iridium’s satellite network for $8 billion to take on SpaceX

Rocket Lab, the space company best known for its small satellite launcher Electron, has announced plans to acquire Iridium Communications for $8 billion. The deal will combine Rocket Lab’s launch services and spacecraft manufacturing with Iridium’s satellite-based communications network, putting it in a better position to challenge SpaceX. Iridium offers communications services to over 2.5 […]

There’s a new e-bike motor and fast charging battery company in town
There’s a new e-bike motor and fast charging battery company in town

Gobao has officially taken the wraps off several new e-bike drive systems, but while the company’s new continuously variable transmission (eCVT) motors are certainly intriguing, it’s the batteries that may end up stealing the show.

Tesla starts FSD v14 ‘Lite’ rollout to HW3 cars
Tesla starts FSD v14 ‘Lite’ rollout to HW3 cars

Tesla has started rolling out FSD v14 “Lite” to its Hardware 3 (HW3) cars, the company’s AI chief Ashok Elluswamy confirmed today. The build, firmware version 2026.20.5.1, is going out first to early-access drivers.
It’s the first major Full Self-Drivi…

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could get a blindingly bright display, but I’m worried about the tax

The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could be getting a display that’s far easier to see outdoors, along with a much bigger battery. But if these upgrades are real, I’m already wondering what they’ll do to the price tag.

Comcast’s breakup is the bluntest warning yet that the cable bundle is losing its grip

Comcast’s NBCUniversal split should not disrupt Peacock or Xfinity right away, but it signals a deeper break between internet service and streaming perks as the old cable bundle loses power.

Xbox Game Pass deals are reportedly drying up, and that’s bad news for indies

Xbox Game Pass has long been a safety net for indie developers, but that may be changing. Industry chatter suggests new deals are on hold as Microsoft reevaluates its gaming strategy.

Tesla batteries stolen from Giga Nevada 11+ times since December
Tesla batteries stolen from Giga Nevada 11+ times since December

Trailers loaded with millions of dollars of Tesla car and home batteries have been stolen straight from loading docks at the company’s Nevada operations at least 11 times since December, according to sheriff’s records.
Nine of the suspected cargo theft…