Things are not looking great for General Motors’ robotaxi company. Cruise Control The company behind those shoddy driverless taxis is taking its entire fleet offline — and yes, that includes the ones operating with so-called “safety drivers.” In an update posted to its company blog, the Cruise autonomous car service said that it was pausing… Continue reading Cruise Is Taking All of Its Robotaxis Off the Streets, Even the Ones With “Safety Drivers”
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Government Unsure How Many Pedestrians Have Been Hit by Self-Driving Cars
Seriously? We Dunno! Public records and internal emails obtained by 404 Media have revealed that the federal government has absolutely no idea how many civilians have been hit by Cruise’s driverless vehicles, which it recently paused in entirely following multiple pedestrian collisions and the troubling revelation that Cruise deployed the cars knowing they particularly struggled… Continue reading Government Unsure How Many Pedestrians Have Been Hit by Self-Driving Cars
Did the Cybertruck’s Actual Driving Range Just Leak?
We’re exactly two weeks away from Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery event — and still officially none the wiser about how much it’ll cost or its actual specs. But a new leaked video, which appears to show the interior of Tesla’s long-awaited electric pickup, included a detailed breakdown of the unusual vehicle’s user interface, which just might… Continue reading Did the Cybertruck’s Actual Driving Range Just Leak?
Rejoice, Peasants! New App Turns Android Messages Blue in iMessage
Finally… Much Ado A London-based smartphone startup dubbed Nothing — yes, just Nothing — is readying to launch an app called Nothing Chats, a messaging service that turns tragic green Android texts into blue-bubbled iMessages, The New York Times reports. Green bubble stigma exists. Those with Androids are cursed with the anxiety of ruining group… Continue reading Rejoice, Peasants! New App Turns Android Messages Blue in iMessage
“Euphoria” Producer Died After Medical Emergency While Tesla Was on Autopilot
Tragic — and very strange. Pull Over Kevin Turen, a producer of the controversial HBO show “Euphoria,” died following a medical emergency while driving his ten-year-old son home from a tennis tournament over the weekend. A striking detail: as TMZ reports, Turen was driving a Tesla with its Autopilot driver assistance feature turned on when the… Continue reading “Euphoria” Producer Died After Medical Emergency While Tesla Was on Autopilot
Elon Musk Calls Disgusting Anti-Jewish Tweet the “Actual Truth”
He’s barely hiding it anymore. American History X In a deeply disturbing cosign, Twitter-formerly-X owner Elon Musk has publicly agreed with an appalling anti-semitic claim about Jewish people that goes beyond any of his prior flirtations with “anti-woke” bigotry. The drama started when a small-time account accused “cowards” of “hiding behind the anonymity of the… Continue reading Elon Musk Calls Disgusting Anti-Jewish Tweet the “Actual Truth”
In New Experiment, Young Children Destroy AI at Basic Tasks
A recent study found that human children absolutely crush AI tools in basic problem-solving and thinking tasks, with scientists determining that AI has one serious blind spot: innovation. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and published in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science, provides a fascinating glimpse into the ability… Continue reading In New Experiment, Young Children Destroy AI at Basic Tasks
The Designer of the DeLorean Has Some Thoughts About the Cybertruck
“When you step outside the norms, it’s almost always seen as a provocation.” DeCybertruck The DMC DeLorean, an eye-catching sports car famously featured in the iconic sci-fi romp “Back to the Future” in 1985, drew plenty of attention when it was released in 1981 for its odd angles, iconic gullwing doors, and futuristic tech. Tesla’s… Continue reading The Designer of the DeLorean Has Some Thoughts About the Cybertruck
We Regret to Inform You That Bitcoin Is Spiking
Buckle up. Bitcoin Boomlet Crypto bros rejoice. Bitcoin has increased in value to nearly $38,000 as of Wednesday, its highest valuation in a year — though, for those keeping score, nowhere near its halcyon days of November 2021 when it crested over $65,000 — and one that notches startling gains of more than 38 percent… Continue reading We Regret to Inform You That Bitcoin Is Spiking
Tesla’s Expensive “CyberBeer” Is Apparently Completely Disgusting
“Not only is the lid RUSTED but the beer is also nasty.” CyberPunk’d Last month, Elon Musk’s electric car company Tesla announced it was selling a “CyberBeer” and accompanying “CyberStein” for an eye-watering $150 — all in the service, of course, of the long-delayed launch of its divisive Cybertruck. Notice the sloppy capitalization? If the “B”… Continue reading Tesla’s Expensive “CyberBeer” Is Apparently Completely Disgusting