Tesla’s Roadster Announcement Invites Us To Rethink Driving

Tesla presented a thruster-equipped Roadster in Texas on Oct. 15, while calling it one of the last human-driven cars. Performance and production claims remain unverified.

Reviewing AI Automation Software In 2026: A Checklist

A 2026 checklist examines six AI software categories and flags product-fit, compatibility and listing details buyers should verify.

A New Book On What AI Means When Intelligence Is Less Scarce

Thorsten Meyer’s 75,000-word book on AI, work and economic power entered ebook distribution on Oct. 16, with retailer listings appearing over coming days.

6 Best Tax Preparation Software for Self-Employed Filers in 2027

Compare six tax software options for self-employed filers by tax-year fit, business structure, supported devices, and filing needs.

Getting A Schengen Visa Is Already Hard For Russians. Germany Reportedly Wants To Limit Where They Can Go On One.

Germany reportedly proposed limiting Russian tourists’ Schengen visas to specified countries. The EU has not published the proposal or its criteria.

A Forecast For AI’s 2027: 10 Predictions, Each With My Confidence

Thorsten Meyer lays out 10 AI forecasts for 2027, with confidence scores and proposed evidence for judging each prediction.

What To Make Of The Bond Market Rout

Bonds have weakened, but the U.S. Aggregate index is down less than 1% year to date through August. Higher yields face competition from cash and other income strategies.

A Denominator Check For OpenAI’s EU Business Agentic AI Figure

OpenAI says agents generated 55% of output tokens in its EU business accounts. The metric does not measure tasks, users or business value.

Ukrainian Troops Lost Starlink Access For A Day. Elon Musk And The Trump White House Both Deny Responsibility.

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said Starlink service was working again on Oct. 15 after troops reported restrictions. Responsibility remains disputed.

A Guide To 10 Best AI Automation Platforms For Learning Workflows In 2027

A 2027 roundup compares 10 books and guides for learning AI automation, from no-code workflows to Microsoft tools and technical RPA.