Proton, the company behind the encrypted email service Proton Mail, has launched an AI assistant aimed at preserving user privacy. The new chatbot, called Lumo, can summarize documents, generate code, write emails, and more, while storing data locally on users’ devices. Proton says it will protect this information using “zero-access” encryption, which grants users an… Continue reading Proton is launching a privacy-focused AI chatbot
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PeakDo makes the ultra-portable Starlink Mini ultra-convenient
The Starlink Mini satellite dish is now even better thanks to the $119 LinkPower 1 power bank from PeakDo. The battery locks securely to the back of SpaceX’s smallest terminal and provides over 4.5 hours of uninterrupted Internet connectivity. The LinkPower’s battery can also charge simultaneously over USB-C from your car, solar generator, or solar… Continue reading PeakDo makes the ultra-portable Starlink Mini ultra-convenient
Rove’s R2-4K dash cam is an extra set of eyes on the road and $48 off at Amazon
Getting into a car accident, even a fender bender, is stressful on its own, but then comes the argument about who was at fault. A dash cam can give you reliable proof of what happened, and Rove’s R2-4K is currently on sale for $71.99 ($48 off), an all-time low price at Amazon, and $89.99 ($30… Continue reading Rove’s R2-4K dash cam is an extra set of eyes on the road and $48 off at Amazon
Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers
The 2024 Honda Prologue. Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations, buying Honda some time before… Continue reading Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers
A-lister antics and Schedule A shenanigans
Summer blockbusters like the new Superman and Jurassic World movies may be doing great at the box office, but promoting them is more complicated than ever. The old celebrity playbook of magazine profiles, TV chat shows, and press junkets isn’t enough in an era of audience fragmentation. Publicists now have to strategize which podcasts to… Continue reading A-lister antics and Schedule A shenanigans
Tesla’s long-delayed 1950s-inspired diner and charging location is finally opening
One of the giant screens at the diner. Tesla’s long-in-the-works 1950s-inspired diner and drive-in Supercharger station in Los Angeles is expected to officially open today – and the company may build more of them down the line. The Tesla Diner lets people grab comfort food like burgers and fries (served in boxes shaped like Cybertrucks)… Continue reading Tesla’s long-delayed 1950s-inspired diner and charging location is finally opening
Faraday Future is back with another wild EV that probably will never get made
Ask anyone who’s familiar with EV startups what Faraday Future is, and words like vaporware or severely delayed might come to mind. That’s because, in the brand’s 11-year existence, it has seemingly overpromised and under-delivered on nearly everything it has ever announced. As reported by Autoweek, it has sold less than 20 of its luxury… Continue reading Faraday Future is back with another wild EV that probably will never get made
Tesla’s response to cratering sales? A deals blitz
With its sales in the crapper, Tesla is resorting to a slate of deals and incentives to get reinvigorate flagging customer interest in its lineup of electric vehicles. In recent days, the automaker has rolled out a series of discounts and financing incentives on all of its models, as it seeks to capitalize on what… Continue reading Tesla’s response to cratering sales? A deals blitz
T-Mobile is bringing low-latency tech to 5G for the first time
Over the next few weeks, T-Mobile is expanding support for the L4S standard, which stands for “Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput.” The technology helps high-priority internet packets move along with fewer delays, to make video calls and cloud games feel smoother and reduce annoying hitches. Users won’t need a special phone or plan to… Continue reading T-Mobile is bringing low-latency tech to 5G for the first time
Fast Fusion scratches the hyper fast F-Zero itch
The Switch 2 technically launched with an F-Zero game, as F-Zero GX was available on Nintendo Switch Online’s premium tier as part of the GameCube lineup. But if you’re looking for a new F-Zero or Wipeout, the console has a spiritual successor that costs just $14.99: Shin’en’s Fast Fusion. Fast Fusion pits you in futuristic… Continue reading Fast Fusion scratches the hyper fast F-Zero itch