California is at risk of losing its “competitive edge” if it doesn’t lift a ban on the operation of autonomous semitrailer trucks on public roads, a group of 35 industry leaders said in an open letter to Governor Gavin Newsom. The letter is signed by a cross section of autonomous vehicle companies, delivery and logistics… Continue reading Waymo, Aurora, Uber, and others urge California to lift its ban on heavy-duty self-driving trucks
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Samsung’s PS5-compatible 1TB 980 Pro M.2 SSD is down to $134.99 for GameStop Pro members
It’s the hump day before a holiday weekend, which means it officially feels like time is moving the slowest it possibly can. There is one solution to speed things up, though: get a fast SSD for your PC or PlayStation 5. I know that sounds ridiculous, but hear me out. You don’t want to spend… Continue reading Samsung’s PS5-compatible 1TB 980 Pro M.2 SSD is down to $134.99 for GameStop Pro members
SiriusXM’s radio app is now available on Comcast X1 boxes and smart TVs
Comcast subscribers can now access the SiriusXM app from their Xfinity Flex streaming device and XClass TV as well as through the Xfinity X1 hub for live TV. You can call up the app by saying “SiriusXM” to your voice remote or by searching for it within your device’s list of apps. Although Comcast gives… Continue reading SiriusXM’s radio app is now available on Comcast X1 boxes and smart TVs
Chad Wolf, the illegal secretary
Kirstjen Nielsen’s tenure as the head of the Department of Homeland Security was perhaps best known for the family separation policy at the border. The recordings of crying toddlers, the children wrapped in silver foil blankets, the detention conditions likened to “cages” — this was her legacy. Nielsen was reviled by almost everyone from the center and… Continue reading Chad Wolf, the illegal secretary
How the TSA created two classes of travelers
Dan McCoy is the chief innovation officer at the United States Transportation Security Administration, or TSA. Welcome to Decoder. Thank you for having me, Nilay. I am a listener, so this is exciting. The experience is way different than listening, so you are in for a ride. It’s a great time to talk to you.… Continue reading How the TSA created two classes of travelers
Unsettled
Over the last two years, Elbakri’s organization has delivered food to families as part of its You Are Not Alone program, which seeks to fill the needs of people suffering financially from the pandemic. But, over the last six months, they have expanded to provide weekly food packages for Afghan refugees in the Bay Area… Continue reading Unsettled
Hyundai gives first look at Ioniq 6 EV as market share surges
Hyundai is offering an early look at its upcoming all-electric sedan, the Ioniq 6. It comes as Bloomberg reports that the company’s EV market share is quietly surging in Europe and the US, causing even Tesla’s Elon Musk to take notice. If last year’s all-electric Ioniq 5 crossover SUV took inspiration from 70s designs, then… Continue reading Hyundai gives first look at Ioniq 6 EV as market share surges
1Password now lets you securely share files and documents with just a link
1Password will now let you securely share files and documents with anyone using just a link. The password manager previously started supporting secure password sharing with links last year, and this feature is now being expanded to include documents and files that are stored in 1Password. Sharing a document or file is as easy as… Continue reading 1Password now lets you securely share files and documents with just a link
Are Hyper’s stackable USB-C chargers melting?
Did you buy one of Targus / Sanho / Hyper / HyperJuice’s nifty 100W or 65W USB-C chargers with stackable passthrough AC outlets that let you theoretically scale up to loads of powerful ports? I did — and today, I’m thinking twice about whether it belongs in my bedroom. Yesterday, tipster Marc-Antoine Courteau brought it… Continue reading Are Hyper’s stackable USB-C chargers melting?
Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are ready to get even freakier in season 3 trailer
Rather than marrying Kite Man (hell yeah) in the season 2 finale of HBO Max’s animated Harley Quinn series, Poison Ivy came to her senses, ditched her fiancé, and finally admitted to Harley that the romantic feelings between them were mutual. After driving off into the sunset with one another, Harley and Ivy are back… Continue reading Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy are ready to get even freakier in season 3 trailer