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Tesla is now building several hundred Optimus humanoid robots per week at Fremont, roughly 10 times its Q2 output, according to a new report. But the robots coming off the line still can’t handle generalized tasks – limiting their usefulness. The report also describes fragile hands, misaligned parts on the assembly line, and suppliers that can’t hold quality at volume. Those are the two problems that decide whether humanoid robots make money: generalization and reliability. Hundreds of robots, mostly for Tesla The Information reported this morning (paywalled) that Tesla went from a few dozen Optimus units a week during small-batch…

Cricut announced its first crafting machines with printing capabilities that are primarily designed as all-in-one solutions for turning photos and other images into pre-cut stickers. The Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are also two of the smallest machines in the company’s current lineup and seem ideal for those whose crafting aspirations may be limited by their available storage space.Starting at $299, the Cricut StickerPix Print plus Cut is the larger and more expensive of the two new machines and is also available as part of pricier bundles that include more consumables. It’s compatible with 4×7-inch sticker…

Atmus Filtration Technologies has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in people, planet and governance initiatives across its global operations. This is the company’s second annual sustainability report. Atmus’ sustainability report says the company is working to reduce its environmental impact across a global footprint of 14 manufacturing facilities, five technical centers and 10 distribution centers on six continents. The report says Atmus is increasing renewable‑energy use, lowering water and raw‑material consumption and improving waste practices at its sites. It also says the company uses the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the SASB Auto Parts Standard and parts of the…

It’s yet another facelift for Microsoft’s AI app. Microsoft Microsoft may be taking a step back from shoving AI and Copilot features into Windows, but the company is still trucking along with upgrades for its dedicated Copilot app. Following a minor refresh earlier this year, the Copilot app will debut a new tabbed interface, as well as direct integration of Office apps. It’s all part of a move towards making Copilot more useful for consumers and businesses, alike. While the company hasn’t really made the case for serious consumer Copilot adoption, it’s another story for enterprises…

We don’t want to get too optimistic just yet, but there is finally some good news at the nation’s gas pumps. Or at least there’s less bad news. Prices might be flattening out, or at least they aren’t skyrocketing quite as quickly as before. Just don’t expect to find a filling station bargain anytime soon. Gas Prices Down Two Days This Week Green Diesel Gas Pump refueling a carEngin Akyurt/Pexels According to data from AAA, the US national average price for a gallon of gasoline actually fell earlier this week. Prices dropped on September 22 and 23, if only slightly.…

The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek has confirmed pricing from Subaru of America’s official July 9, 2026 press release and is arriving at Subaru retailers nationwide this fall. KBB confirms the full with-destination lineup: Base at $28,470, Premium at $29,470, Limited at $34,470, Wilderness at $35,270, Sport Hybrid at $35,470, and Limited Hybrid at $37,470. Subaru confirmed the $1,475 destination charge is included in all prices. The headline news from the official announcement: pricing holds flat from 2026 with no increase on any trim, the gas-only Sport trim is discontinued and the Sport name is now exclusive to the Crosstrek…

The updated Geely Galaxy E5 electric SUV. Credit: Geely Galaxy. The updated Geely Galaxy E5 starts at a limited-time price of 97,800 yuan ($14,490) in China and can charge from 10% to 70% in as little as 8 minutes and 25 seconds. Selected variants feature LiDAR, while the top-spec version offers a CLTC range of 635 km. Geely Auto (HKEX: 0175) launched the updated Galaxy E5 on Wednesday, with introductory prices ranging from 97,800 yuan ($14,490) to 137,800 yuan for a limited time. Official guide prices range from 107,800 yuan to 147,800 yuan. The update is the most extensive overhaul…

Luxury SUVs are among the fastest-depreciating vehicles on the road — and for savvy used-car shoppers, that’s actually great news. While the original buyer absorbs the steepest part of the value curve, a second owner can step into a genuinely premium cabin, with all the power and features that come with it, for a fraction of the new-car price. The catch? Not every depreciated luxury SUV is worth the gamble. Many well-known models, like the BMW X5, rank near the bottom for long-term reliability — meaning the savings on the sticker can quickly evaporate at the service counter. We dug…

There’s another car startup in town, but this one could have pockets deep enough to avoid being just another failed nameplate on the pile of broken dreams. The company is called CEER, and it will have royal backing instead of just a founder and a clever rendering artist. But boy are these designs weird. The first two models are two electrics called Exobot, and they look like something straight out of a near-future movie from the 1990s. Big Oil Money Goes Big On Electric Cars CEER ExobotCeer One of the biggest producers of oil in the world is getting into…

Following right alongside the early Amazon Prime Day deals that are live, we’ve got two new Prime Day sales leading today’s Green Deals. First, there’s the massive Anker eufy Early Prime Day Sale with up to 46% savings on security and cleaning devices, like the SoloCam S340 Solar Security 4-Cam Pack with a HomeBase S380 and 1TB hard drive at a $620 low, among many others. Next is EcoFlow’s Prime Day + September Monthly Madness flash sale with two EcoCredit promotions alongside four power station deals starting from $938. We also spotted the EGO 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Snow Blower…