XPeng P7+ Review: Price, Specs, Availability 03. May 2025 (13:30) The Chinese automaker's new model has a big range, lightning quick charging, and is super cheap—but it's a new pure vision-based autonomous driving system very similar to Tesla’s.(Wired)
Why Balcony Solar Panels Haven’t Taken Off in the US 03. May 2025 (13:00) In countries like Germany, balcony-mounted solar panels are all the rage. But from breaker-masking to voltage mismatches, America’s grid isn’t ready for it—yet.(Wired)
Hacking Spree Hits UK Retail Giants 03. May 2025 (12:30) Plus: France blames Russia for a series of cyberattacks, the US is taking steps to crack down on a gray market allegedly used by scammers, and Microsoft pushes the password one step closer to death.(Wired)
Mike Waltz Has Somehow Gotten Even Worse at Using Signal 02. May 2025 (21:46) A photo taken this week showed Mike Waltz using an app that looks like—but is not—Signal to communicate with top officials. "I don't even know where to start with this," says one expert.(Wired)
DOGE Is in Its AI Era 02. May 2025 (21:10) In its push for “efficiency,” DOGE has leaned increasingly on AI—regardless of whether it makes any sense. And it's using it as an imperfect means to destructive ends.(Wired)
Welcome to Sam Altman’s Orb Store 02. May 2025 (19:52) World opened the doors to its new San Francisco storefront with eight brand-new orbs ready for eyeballs to scan.(Wired)
As Trump’s Family Crypto Business Gains Steam, Ethical Concerns Mount 02. May 2025 (17:43) A crypto company part-owned by the Trump family stands to earn millions of dollars from a business deal involving a state-backed investment fund from the UAE. The arrangement amounts to “foreign policy for sale,” critics claim.(Wired)
