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Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab self-driving robotaxi

Billionaire says autonomous car expected ‘before 2027’ will have a pricetag of less than US$30,000, with a ‘Robovan’ that can carry 20 people to follow Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled the company’s robotaxi, Cybercab, promising it will cost less than US$30,000, and announced plans to bring autonomous driving to its Model 3 and Model …

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‘They make me want to walk more’: 14 everyday items that could improve your life

A sleep-saving knee pillow, a grater that makes dinners healthier, and a hairdryer that saves time: these products have changed daily routines for the better Have you ever bought something small that changed your everyday life for the better? It could be a product that helped you sleep more soundly, eat more healthily, or save …

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Goodbye cartoon breasts, hello sweat stains: the feminist reinvention of Tomb Raider

Finally, Lara Croft no longer looks like a strong wind would knock her over. Netflix’s new animated series boldly reimagines the adventurer – with no thought to the male gaze Hot on the heels of that Oasis reunion comes news of the return of another 90s icon – Lara Croft. She bounds back on to …

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Silent Hill 2 review – psychological horror remake leaves you lost in the fog

PlayStation 5, PC; Bloober Team/KonamiThis remake of the 2001 hit is frustratingly slow, long and filled with one-dimensional characters Having missed out on 2001’s original game, I pulled up to the foggy outskirts of the town of Silent Hill practically pipping my car horn with glee. Here, finally, was my chance to experience a lauded …

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Sex secrets, tummy tips and more terrible advice from women’s mags

Two journalists leaf through vintage magazines and reflect on their legacy in Mag Hags. Plus: five of the best US election podcasts • Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Rumble: Ali/Foreman and the Soul of ’74Widely available, episodes weekly Fifty years ago, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman faced off in …

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California police department debuts ‘first police Cybertruck in the nation’ to impress kids

Car was bought as part of the drug abuse education program that uses flashy vehicle to make police seem approachable A police department in California has purchased a flashy new piece of equipment to impress local children: a $150,000 Tesla Cybertruck. In a Facebook video featuring lightning graphics, the Irvine police department said it believed …

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Meta launches its AI chatbot in the UK on Facebook and Instagram

The assistant, which has sparked privacy concerns, can also be accessed on £299 Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has launched its artificial intelligence assistant in the UK, alongside AI-boosted sunglasses modelled by Mark Zuckerberg. Meta’s AI assistant, which can generate text and images, is now available on its social media …

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Bold, bizarre, brilliant – Metaphor: Refantazio is everything I adore about Japanese RPGs

In this week’s newsletter: JRPGs can be an acquired taste – but fortunately it’s one I can’t get enough of. Plus, a bumper crop of games for horror fans • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here What I have always admired about Japanese role-playing games is their unashamed grandiosity. The …

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Demis Hassabis: from video game designer to Nobel prize winner

Google DeepMind chief believes in benefits of AI but says risks must be taken as seriously as the climate crisis Most 17-year-olds spend their days playing video games, but Britain’s latest Nobel prize winner spent his teenage years developing them. Sir Demis Hassabis, who was jointly awarded the chemistry prize on Wednesday, got his big …

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