Ride1Up got its start as a dedicated urban-focused electric bike maker, bringing affordable e-bikes with excellent performance to commuters all over the US. The brand has since expanded into a number of diverse categories both on and off-road, but continues to lead in the urban sector. Now Ride1Up has launched its newest model, the Vorsa, which sets a new high watermark for value among urban…
ICON invited us up to its office in Chatsworth, CA, to have a chat with its founder, Jonathan Ward, and to take a quick spin in its bonkers new Bronco EV restomod.
Jonathan Ward is stuck in the past.
His office is littered with cars, newspaper clippings, toys, and furniture…
Elon Musk is going on full propaganda mode to distract from Tesla’s delivery numbers with new Optimus robot content and misleading claims about Model Y’s popularity.
Tesla will release its delivery results for the first quarter of 2025 this morning, and it is expected to…
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters have formally requested transparency from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning potential conflicts of interest involving President Donald Trump’s family and their ties to World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency firm. The lawmakers cited concerns that the Trump family stands to gain up to $400 million from…
Binance is targeting untapped crypto talent through its Seeds program, offering mentorship, real-world training, and full-time roles to early-career professionals and university graduates.
Binance Seeds Deploys Pioneer Program to Capture Raw Talent Before Rivals Do
Crypto…
In a recent interview, former CFTC Chair and Circle President Heath Tarbert ascertained that the world was looking to the U.S. regarding crypto and stablecoin regulation to follow suit. For stablecoins, this is a pretty straightforward matter, he assessed.
Circle Believes…
How Amex uses AI to increase efficiency: 40% fewer IT escalations, 85% travel assistance boost
April 3, 2025
In a Nutshell
American Express revolutionizes internal IT support with generative AI in its chatbot, reducing escalations by 40%. Travel counselors benefit from AI recommendations, boosting efficiency. Further applications include colleague assist with 96% accuracy and coding companion increasing developers’ productivity by 10%. Amex’s commitment to user satisfaction drives successful…
The tool integration problem that’s holding back enterprise AI (and how CoTools solves it)
April 3, 2025
Researchers from the Soochow University of China have introduced Chain-of-Tools (CoTools), a novel framework designed to enhance how large language models (LLMs) use external tools. CoTools aims to provide a more efficient and flexible approach compared to existing methods.
Beyond generic benchmarks: How Yourbench lets enterprises evaluate AI models against actual data
April 3, 2025
Every AI model release inevitably includes charts touting how it outperformed its competitors in this benchmark test or that evaluation matrix. Model repository Hugging Face launched Yourbench, an open-source tool where developers and enterprises can create their own…
Hyundai just unveiled its 'Dream Car' — but will it bring the funky Insteroid EV to life?
April 3, 2025
Hyundai took its smaller electric SUV and injected it with fun upgrades. Meet the Insteroid EV — Hyundai’s “Dream Car.” The concept car has sporty design elements like an added wing spoiler, a widened stance, and more. Like the IONIQ 5 N, it will make you feel like you’re in a real sports car. It even has an added Drift Mode.
Meet Hyundai’s Dream Car, the Insteroid EV concept
We knew…
