Google has revealed a series of new lock screen widgets for the iPhone, including one for Gmail, timed along with the release of iOS 16. A refreshed lock screen is the most obvious change to iOS in this latest update (even if it’s not a new thing for Android users), and Google’s major apps will… Continue reading Gmail’s iOS 16 lock screen widget looks great, but it’s not coming today
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New attack can unlock and start a Tesla Model Y in seconds, say researchers
Tesla prides itself on its cybersecurity protections, particularly the elaborate challenge system that protects its cars from conventional methods for attacking the remote unlock system. But now, one researcher has discovered a sophisticated relay attack that would allow someone with physical access to a Tesla Model Y to unlock and steal it in a matter… Continue reading New attack can unlock and start a Tesla Model Y in seconds, say researchers
iOS 16 now available with new lock screen, editable iMessages, and more
Apple is releasing its latest iOS 16 operating system for compatible iPhones today. The free update includes a new lock screen with widgets, unsend and edit for iMessage, new keyboard haptics, a new Home app, and much more. iPadOS won’t be updated to version 16 today, though, as that will ship later as an iPadOS… Continue reading iOS 16 now available with new lock screen, editable iMessages, and more
No buyouts for Chevy dealers who don’t want to sell electric vehicles
Chevrolet won’t follow its sister brands Cadillac and Buick in offering buyouts to dealers who don’t want to make the necessary investments to upgrade to electric vehicles, Scott Bell, global vice president, told The Verge. In fact, the dealers who do elect to take buyouts from Cadillac and Buick could end up exclusively selling Chevy… Continue reading No buyouts for Chevy dealers who don’t want to sell electric vehicles
There’s no driving test for self-driving cars in the US — but there should be
Tesla’s “Full-Self Driving” (FSD) driver-assist feature does not offer what its name promises. Although Tesla CEO Elon Musk portrays the software as a prelude to fully autonomous vehicles, a quick online search shows videos of FSD-enabled Teslas in North America aiming straight at pedestrians, crashing into parked cars, and slowing down on a highway for… Continue reading There’s no driving test for self-driving cars in the US — but there should be
Matternet’s delivery drone design has been approved by the FAA
Matternet has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Model M2 drone delivery drone design. In a press release, Matternet explains that the Model M2 is the first non-military unmanned aircraft to achieve Type Certification by the FAA, which determines that an aircraft’s design meets regulatory standards. The California-based Matternet has been… Continue reading Matternet’s delivery drone design has been approved by the FAA
Brand new iPhone features that Android already has
For some reason, people like to take sides on things that really don’t need to have sides at all. You’re a fan of iPhones? Cool. You’re more comfortable with Android phones? Use it in good health. But we live in a competitive society, and so the one company that produces iOS-based phones and the myriad… Continue reading Brand new iPhone features that Android already has
EcoFlow Delta Pro battery review: maximum solar power for an uncertain world
It’s hard to imagine, but there could soon come a time when a 100-pound battery on wheels that costs $3,699 is something you’ll want or even need. Maybe it’s because you want to take out some insurance in the form of emergency backup power now that the public grid is increasingly under siege by heatwaves,… Continue reading EcoFlow Delta Pro battery review: maximum solar power for an uncertain world
United Airlines invests $15 million in electric aviation startup, orders 200 air taxis
United Airlines is investing $15 million in Eve Air Mobility, an electric aviation startup owned by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. As part of the deal, United will purchase 200 of Eve’s electric air taxis, which can seat four passengers and take off and land vertically like a helicopter. This is the second major investment from… Continue reading United Airlines invests $15 million in electric aviation startup, orders 200 air taxis
How the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus compare to the Pro models — and the iPhone 13
It’s official: the iPhone 14 is here. Following months of leaks and speculation, Apple formally announced the latest addition to its smartphone lineup during its “Far Out” event on Wednesday, where the company also gave us a glimpse of the long-rumored Apple Watch Ultra, a new Apple Watch SE, and the second-gen AirPods Pro. Apple’s… Continue reading How the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus compare to the Pro models — and the iPhone 13