The former Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer, refuses to sit on the sidelines of the generative AI revolution.
After spending the last six years running Sunshine, a photo-sharing and contact-management startup with little success, the storied tech leader has shuttered the company to launch Dazzle, a new startup focused on building the next generation of AI personal assistants.
While Mayer is not yet…
Developers and companies are increasingly deploying AI agents and chatbots within their apps, but so far they’ve mostly been restricted to text. Digital avatar generation company Lemon Slice is working to add a video layer to those chats with a new diffusion model that…
A real tree, a real sky… but this amazing photo feels like it was taken on another planet!
December 24, 2025
At first glance, this looks like sci-fi: a bulbous, gravity-defying tree stretching its twisted limbs towards a sky streaked with pinks, purples and cosmic dust. But nothing here is imagined. The tree is real. The sky is real. And the place is Socotra; an isolated Yemeni…
Hyundai is about to unveil its biggest EV yet, but that's not all
December 24, 2025
Hyundai is gearing up to reveal “its biggest EV yet” at the Brussels Motor Show next month. The new EV is just one of the models Hyundai is showcasing at the event.
Hyundai teases its biggest EV ahead of its debut
Ah, yes, it’s back again. The 2026 Brussels Motor Show is coming up next month, and we are getting a sneak peek at a few of the new vehicles set to debut there.
This year’s…
Volkswagen shelves its electric minibus for the US, but not forever
December 24, 2025
Volkswagen is skipping the 2026 model year for the ID.Buzz in the US, but the company insists the electric minibus isn’t going anywhere.
Volkswagen skips 2026 ID.Buzz for the US market
And just like that, the US loses yet another electric vehicle. However, this one is…
Apollo Phantom 2.0 review: A fast and capable electric scooter that still feels refined
December 24, 2025
I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years, and many of them blur together. Plenty are fast. Many are powerful. Some look aggressive. But only a handful manage to combine all of that with a ride that actually feels polished and confidence-inspiring. After…
Lukashenko: Russian nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in Belarus
December 24, 2025
Belarus’ authoritarian president said Thursday that Russia had deployed its latest nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system to the country, a move that comes as talks to end the war in Ukraine have entered a crucial phase.
President Alexander Lukashenko said the Oreshnik, an intermediate range ballistic missile system, arrived in the country on Wednesday and is entering combat duty. He didn’t…
Navy to begin constructing 2 ‘Trump class’ battleships
December 24, 2025
President Donald Trump announced Monday the U.S. will build a new generation of “Trump class” battleships, in an effort to advance his vision of building a “Golden Fleet.”
Trump, flanked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Navy Secretary John Phelan and Secretary of…
Swedish air chief talks next-gen warplane, Gripen’s anti-drone role
December 24, 2025
Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman has served as commander of the Swedish Air Force since December 2022, overseeing a major modernization program for new combat capabilities while shaping the country’s new NATO membership. He leads more than 2,700 military personnel and a growing…
The refresh rate wars have accelerated in 2025, resulting in new records and high marks every few months. Asus’ ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W continues this trend with a tandem OLED design that delivers both excellent image quality and ultra-high refresh rates—up to 540Hz at 1440p or 720Hz at 720p.
Read on to learn more, then see roundup of the best gaming monitors for comparison.
At its core the…
