Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius
The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago. Source link
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A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk. Source link
Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?
A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans. Source link
How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo.
A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual. Source link
Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start. Source link
Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time
Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends. Source link
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme
new video loaded: Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008. By ‘HARD Fork’ December 23, 2025 Source link
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea?
new video loaded: Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea? On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media. By ‘HARD Fork’ December 23, 2025 Source link
How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use?
new video loaded: How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use? Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism DC, about how much water A.I. data centers use. By ‘HARD Fork’ December 23, 2025 Source link
It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas!
new video loaded: It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas! transcript Back transcript It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas! The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” On a Hard Forkin’ Christmas, my true love gave to me 12 A.I. bubbles, 11 chimpanzinis, 10 Signal war…