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Cybersecurity

7 apps that secretly record you — and how to delete them right now

Your phone might be listening to you right now, and not just through Siri. At least seven apps have been caught secretly recording calls, activating microphones, or tracking locations without any visible sign on the device. Some were built as spy tools from the start. One is a voice assistant used by more than a […]

By Cassian Holt

Cybersecurity

The NSA issues an urgent warning to all phone users about a setting most people leave on

By Cassian Holt

Cybersecurity

Never text ‘STOP’ back to spam messages — here’s what happens when you do

By Cassian Holt

5 CarPlay settings you should tweak for a better driving experience

By Cassian Holt

9 SUVs flagged by mechanics as ‘money pits’ in 2026

By Rowan Calder

7 trucks mechanics say never break down

By Rowan Calder

The IEA says nuclear and renewable energy together will generate half of all global electricity by 2030

By Everett Sloane

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Science

Kilauea’s alert level raised to WATCH as strong glow and spatter signal Episode 47 lava fountains could start any moment

By BeckhamLangford

Animals

If a fox walks up to you in daylight, experts say take it seriously — rabies cases are spiking in 14 states

By BeckhamLangford

Neuroscience

Researchers discovered that everyday speech pauses and ‘ums’ are closely tied to executive brain function — not just filler

By BeckhamLangford

Health

18 cruise ship passengers are now quarantined across Nebraska’s biocontainment units — at least one tested positive for hantavirus

By BeckhamLangford

Cybersecurity

7 apps that secretly record you — and how to delete them right now

By Cassian Holt

Cybersecurity

The NSA issues an urgent warning to all phone users about a setting most people leave on

By Cassian Holt

Cybersecurity

Never text ‘STOP’ back to spam messages — here’s what happens when you do

By Cassian Holt

Military

NATO allies outspent the U.S. in military purchasing power for the first time last year — and drone budgets led the surge

By Kade Winslow

Military

Hegseth tells lawmakers the Pentagon has plans to escalate, retrograde, or shift assets depending on what Iran does next

By Kade Winslow

Naval

Iran warns that any foreign warship entering the Strait of Hormuz will be attacked — as only 6 ships transited Tuesday

By Kade Winslow

AI

AI data centers now consume 29.6 gigawatts — equal to New York state’s peak load — and demand is doubling every 18 months

By Dorian Maddox

AI

Scientists say AI price hikes, usage caps, and unreliable outputs are pushing researchers away from the tools

By Dorian Maddox

AI

Human scientists still trounce the best AI agents on complex research tasks — but the gap is closing fast

By Dorian Maddox

AI

Alibaba’s profits collapsed 84% because the company is spending aggressively on AI infrastructure with no return yet

By Dorian Maddox

SUV’s

9 SUVs flagged by mechanics as ‘money pits’ in 2026

By Rowan Calder

Trucks

7 trucks mechanics say never break down

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

California’s $1 billion electric truck rebate program is the largest utility-administered commercial EV incentive in the country

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

Tesla doubles down on Berlin battery production with $250 million more and 1,500 new jobs

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

Global EV sales reached 5.6 million in 2026 so far — and China alone accounted for more than half of all units sold

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

California’s $1 billion electric truck program covers drayage trucks, semis, box trucks, and delivery vans — rebates start June 26

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

Tesla will invest $250 million more in battery cell production at its Berlin factory — doubling capacity to 18 gigawatt hours

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

Global EV sales hit 1.6 million units in April — bringing 2026 year-to-date sales to 5.6 million worldwide

By Rowan Calder

Trucks

California opens applications for a $1 billion electric truck rebate — fleets can get up to $120,000 per vehicle starting June 26

By Rowan Calder

Trucks

California launches a $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks — up to $120,000 per vehicle

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

Tesla is testing a virtual waitlist at Supercharger stations — letting drivers join a queue from the app instead of waiting in line

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

93% of electric truck owners say they would never go back to diesel — citing reliability, comfort, and lower operating costs

By Rowan Calder

SUV’s

8 SUVs that hold their value better than any other vehicle on the road

By Rowan Calder

Trucks

6 trucks with the cheapest insurance premiums in 2026

By Rowan Calder

Cars

9 cars mechanics say will run to 300,000 miles without a major repair

By Rowan Calder

Electric Vehicles

Used EVs now cost just $1,102 more than the average gas car — and prices dropped 6% in the past year

By Rowan Calder

Energy Transition

The IEA says nuclear and renewable energy together will generate half of all global electricity by 2030

By Everett Sloane

Energy Transition

Renewables growth cut Spain’s electricity bills by 24% over two years and slashed gas price vulnerability by 53%

By Everett Sloane

Power and Grids

Commonwealth Fusion Systems applied to connect to the U.S. power grid — the first fusion company ever to take that step

By Everett Sloane

Nuclear

China’s Linglong One reactor is scheduled to start operations this year — the first commercial small modular reactor on Earth

By Everett Sloane