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From TRYP to Transformation: Taha Abbasi's Rideshare Driver Rights Advocacy
The gig economy promised freedom—work when you want, be your own boss. For rideshare drivers, that promise often collided with a different…
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Anthropic Launches Claude Opus 4.6: What the Latest AI Model Means for Developers and Users
Anthropic continues its rapid-fire model releases with Claude Opus 4.6, the latest iteration of their flagship AI system.
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QuantumScape's Eagle Line Launch: Solid-State Batteries Move From Lab to Production
Solid-state batteries have been the ‘holy grail' of EV technology for a decade — promising higher energy density, faster charging,…
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The Boring Company Goes Global: Dubai Loop Marks First International Tunnel Project
Elon Musk's tunneling venture just crossed a major threshold: The Boring Company has signed a deal with Dubai's Roads and Transport…
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ClawHub Malware Crisis: Top AI Skill Exposed as Security Threat | Taha Abbasi
Malware discovered in ClawHub's top-downloaded AI assistant skill exposes thousands to credential theft and system compromise.
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National Geographic's Zero-Carbon Race: Taha Abbasi's Earth Day Run 2016 Tech
When National Geographic's race director Jonn Lu approached Taha Abbasi about the 2016 Earth Day Run in Washington, D.C., he had an…
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The Boring Company Goes Global: Dubai Loop Marks First International Expansion | Taha Abbasi
Taha Abbasi examines The Boring Company's first major international expansion as Elon Musk's tunnel venture signs a pilot contract to build…
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Norway Sold Only 98 Diesel Cars in January 2026 | Taha Abbasi
Taha Abbasi examines Norway's remarkable EV market data from January 2026: only 98 diesel cars sold in an entire month, demonstrating that…
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OpenClaw: The AI Agent Platform Redefining What Personal Assistants Can Do | Taha Abbasi
Taha Abbasi explores OpenClaw, an AI agent platform that's generating significant buzz in the developer community—and why it connects to…
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Why Lab Tests Miss What Real-World Testing Catches: An Engineer's Methodology | Taha Abbasi
The Gap Between Specification and Reality Every vehicle has two versions: the one that exists in controlled laboratory conditions, and the…
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The Cheapest V8 Tundra: Why Budget Builds Teach Better Engineering | Taha Abbasi
Why Budget Builds Teach Better Engineering I bought the cheapest running V8 Tundra I could find.
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Why Real-World Testing Matters: The Gap Between Lab Results and Road Reality
The automotive industry loves controlled environments. Test tracks with perfect asphalt. Climate chambers set to precise temperatures.