The global semiconductor shortage is about to claim another casualty. Starting on Monday, General Motors will temporarily halt production at all but four of its North American factories due to chip supply constraints. The halt in production will affect many of the automaker’s most profitable vehicles, including the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. “During the… Continue reading GM suspends production at North American plants amid ongoing chip shortages
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Tesla ordered to share Autopilot data with the US traffic safety agency
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered Tesla to hand over detailed Autopilot data by October 22nd or else face fines of up to $115 million, according to The New York Times. Back in August, NHTSA announced that it’s investigating incidents wherein Tesla vehicles with Autopilot activated crashed into parked first responder vehicles… Continue reading Tesla ordered to share Autopilot data with the US traffic safety agency
This week’s ‘Lower Decks’ engages in old-school Trek tropes
This post contains minor spoilers for season two, episode four of ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks.’ If you were a Star Trek newbie, today’s episode of Lower Decks, “Mugato, Gumato,” is not a good place to start. It’s packed full of references across the franchise, including Beckett Mariner, Sam Rutherford and Brad Boimler engaging in a… Continue reading This week’s ‘Lower Decks’ engages in old-school Trek tropes
Apple will allow some media apps to link outside the App Store for payments
Apple has been taking a lot of flak lately over the 30 percent cut it takes from app developers. Starting next year, though, certain developers will be able to avoid paying the tech giant a commission. The company has announced that it will update the App Store in early 2022 to allow developers of “reader”… Continue reading Apple will allow some media apps to link outside the App Store for payments
McFlurry machines keep breaking and the FTC wants answers
McDonald’s McFlurry machine and its tendency to break down has been the inspiration for countless jokes and Twitter feuds, and now it could become the subject of a Federal Trade Commission investigation. According to The Wall Street Journal, the agency recently reached out to McDonald’s restaurant owners to collect more information on their experiences with… Continue reading McFlurry machines keep breaking and the FTC wants answers
Reddit offers a non-response to uproar over COVID-19 misinformation
Reddit has finally cracked down on COVID-19 misinformation following growing calls to act, although it probably won’t satisfy many of its critics. The social site has banned r/NoNewNormal and quarantined 54 other COVID-19 denial subreddits, but not over the false claims themselves. Instead, it’s for abuse — NoNewNormal was caught brigading en masse (that is,… Continue reading Reddit offers a non-response to uproar over COVID-19 misinformation
Elon Musk warns the Tesla Roadster might not ship until at least 2023
Add the Roadster to the list of delayed Tesla vehicles. On Wednesday, CEO Elon Musk said the performance EV wouldn’t make its previously announced 2022 shipment date. “2021 has been the year of super crazy supply chain shortages, so it wouldn’t matter if we had 17 new products, as none would ship,” he said in… Continue reading Elon Musk warns the Tesla Roadster might not ship until at least 2023
RED’s latest 8K pro camera has a new sensor that shoots 120FPS RAW video
RED is determined to stay at the forefront of 8K video recording, and its latest pro camera might just be proof. DPReview notes that RED has unveiled the V-Raptor ST, its first camera in the DSMC3 lineup. The body is only slightly bigger than the Komodo, but it touts a brand new, 35.4-megapixel VV full-frame… Continue reading RED’s latest 8K pro camera has a new sensor that shoots 120FPS RAW video
SpaceX says Amazon is trying to delay Starlink because it can’t compete
SpaceX isn’t pulling any punches in its response to Amazon’s latest stalling tactics. Yesterday, SpaceX told the FCC that Amazon is purposefully trying to delay proposals for its Starlink satellite internet service. The reason? Amazon still can’t compete with its own satellite solution, Kuiper Systems, Ars Technica reports. This wouldn’t be a first for Amazon,… Continue reading SpaceX says Amazon is trying to delay Starlink because it can’t compete
Twitter opens Super Follow subscriptions for some creators
Twitter is finally flipping the switch on “Super Follows,” its new subscription feature that allows creators to charge their followers for exclusive content. Starting today, the company is making the feature available to a “small group” of creators, with plans to expand the lineup in the coming weeks (Twitter has been taking applications for Super… Continue reading Twitter opens Super Follow subscriptions for some creators