/ Great for attending meetings on the go, presumably when the vehicle is parked. Zoom will soon be added to Tesla vehicles according to an official announcement from the maker of the popular video conferencing app, allowing drivers to participate in video and audio calls without using a mobile device (via Drive Tesla Canada). The… Continue reading Zoom is coming to Tesla for in-car conference calls
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Forza Horizon 5 on PC gets improved ray tracing, DLSS, FSR, and more
/ PC players of Forza Horizon 5 are getting some visual treats this week. Ray tracing in-game, DLSS, FSR 2.2, and even DLAA have all been added to the racing game. Image: Playground Games Forza Horizon 5 players now have access to in-game ray tracing and DLSS or FSR upscaling support on PC. The latest… Continue reading Forza Horizon 5 on PC gets improved ray tracing, DLSS, FSR, and more
Alphabet’s Wing drones will soon be delivering DoorDash orders in Australia
/ It’s a relatively limited pilot program that’s only available with certain items in a few areas, but it’s an exciting development for the service. Need a box of bandaids? Get it from a drone.Image: Google Wing — a company from Google’s parent organization, Alphabet — is integrating its drone deliveries into another service for… Continue reading Alphabet’s Wing drones will soon be delivering DoorDash orders in Australia
Tesla critic claims his anti-Tesla ad was banned from Twitter for ‘political’ reasons
/ The Dawn Project, an anti-Tesla group fronted by software developer Dan O’Dowd, said its ad criticizing Tesla Full Self-Driving was rejected for violating a ban on ‘political’ content. Photo by Loren Grush / The Verge A vocal Tesla critic is alleging that Twitter rejected an anti-Tesla ad from his safety advocacy group, claiming that… Continue reading Tesla critic claims his anti-Tesla ad was banned from Twitter for ‘political’ reasons
Google and Renault are working on a ‘software-defined vehicle’
/ The companies will collaborate on a software platform, including the creation of a Digital Twin to test out advanced AI features virtually. Photo by Eric Piermont / AFP via Getty Images Google and the Renault Group are expanding their four-year-old partnership to include the development of an advanced software platform for future vehicles. This… Continue reading Google and Renault are working on a ‘software-defined vehicle’
Ten-year hunt leads to 50,000 stolen Bitcoin stored in a popcorn tin and underground safe
Nick Barclay / The Verge The Department of Justice announced it’s seized around 50,676 Bitcoin that a 32-year-old from Georgia fraudulently obtained from The Silk Road — a site on the dark web once called “the Amazon of drugs” — in 2012. After seemingly tipping authorities off to his large cache of Bitcoin a few… Continue reading Ten-year hunt leads to 50,000 stolen Bitcoin stored in a popcorn tin and underground safe
Amazon says it has ‘hundreds’ of Rivian electric vans making deliveries in the US
/ The Electric Delivery Vans first started rolling out last July. Now they’ve helped deliver over 5 million packages in nearly two dozen US cities. The deadline to deliver 100,000 electric vans has been pushed to 2030. Amazon’s fleet of Rivian-made electric delivery vans is growing. Since first rolling out earlier this year, the retail… Continue reading Amazon says it has ‘hundreds’ of Rivian electric vans making deliveries in the US
Riot teamed Lil Nas X up with a holographic mech for 2022’s Worlds opening ceremony
This year’s edition of the League of Legends World Championship featured Lil Nas X, Jackson Wang, and some impressive technology. Share this story Image: Riot Games The final moments of the opening ceremonies for the 2022 League of Legends World Championship featured star performer Lil Nas X seemingly lifted into the air by the hand… Continue reading Riot teamed Lil Nas X up with a holographic mech for 2022’s Worlds opening ceremony
Sony’s all-around excellent WF-1000XM4 earbuds are on sale for $100 off
/ You can also find worthwhile deals today on a Segway scooter and both Xbox and PlayStation gift cards. Plus, the jumbo-sized iPad Pro you should buy instead of the underwhelming M2 model is on a steep discount. The best deal on the best earbuds is a hard combo to beat.Photo by Chris Welch /… Continue reading Sony’s all-around excellent WF-1000XM4 earbuds are on sale for $100 off
Matter is here, but it’s still a long road to the simple smart home
/ We got our hands on the first Matter devices at the launch event in Amsterdam last week, and while Matter seems to have delivered on its promise of speed and interoperability, it’s now up to the platforms to deliver on the promise of simplicity. A Matter QR code on an Eve Energy smart plug.… Continue reading Matter is here, but it’s still a long road to the simple smart home