It’s Samsung’s 50th anniversary, and the company is celebrating with a deals event that runs through November 1. Everything from Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Z Fold4 folding smartphone to its QLED 8K Smart TV is on sale. Some items will stay discounted all week, but the company is offering a few exclusive daily deals until the… Continue reading 8 Best Deals From Samsung Week: Galaxy Phones, Tablets, Soundbars, and TVs
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Twitter employees warn Musk mass layoffs would be ‘reckless’
Days before Elon Musk’s deal to acquire Twitter could finally close, workers at the social company are warning that staff cuts would be “reckless.” Time reports that an open letter from an unspecified number of Twitter employees, directed to Musk and Twitter’s board, is making rounds within the company. The letter comes on the heels… Continue reading Twitter employees warn Musk mass layoffs would be ‘reckless’
Bumble open-sourced its AI tool for catching unwanted nudes
Since 2019, Bumble has used machine learning to protect its users from lewd photos. Dubbed Private Detector, the feature screens images sent from matches to determine if they depict inappropriate content. It was primarily designed to catch unsolicited nude photos, but can also flag shirtless selfies and images of guns – both of which aren’t… Continue reading Bumble open-sourced its AI tool for catching unwanted nudes
YouTube Music contractors vote to unionize
A group of workers at YouTube Music Content Operations, an Alphabet subcontractor, have filed with the National Labor Relations Board for union recognition and bargaining power after a supermajority of the 58-strong group signed union cards. “As a part of the YouTube Music Content Operations team, workers ensure music content is available and approved for… Continue reading YouTube Music contractors vote to unionize
Justice Department alleges Chinese spies tried to disrupt a criminal investigation into Huawei
Two spies from the People’s Republic of China attempted to interfere in a criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice into a prominent Chinese telecommunications company, US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Wednesday. The two agents, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, were working for the benefit of Huawei, reports Bloomberg. According to a… Continue reading Justice Department alleges Chinese spies tried to disrupt a criminal investigation into Huawei
Why Sony wants to win over Tesla despite Honda tie-up
Japanese entertainment conglomerate has big ambitions for its image sensors used in electric vehicles Go to Source
@XPeng: XPENG Reveals Groundbreaking Mobility Technologies at 2022 TECH DAY000077
GUANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–XPeng Inc. (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart EV company, today unveiled a series of groundbreaking technical achievements and industry firsts at its fourth annual 1024 Tech Day held at its Company headquarters in Guangzhou. Showcasing XPENG’s in-house, full-stack R&D capabilities, this year’s event featured XPENG’s… Continue reading @XPeng: XPENG Reveals Groundbreaking Mobility Technologies at 2022 TECH DAY000077
Skoda wants to launch subscription service for autonomous EV fleet
Skoda wants to supplement its traditional passenger car line-up with a fleet of autonomous-capable vehicles that will be offered on a subscription basis. The vehicles will be the core of a new ‘function on demand’ model created by parent company Volkswagen Group and will future-proof the company, CEO Klaus Zellmer told Autocar, suggesting: “This business potential… Continue reading Skoda wants to launch subscription service for autonomous EV fleet
Toyota bZ3 saloon is Tesla Model 3 rival with 372-mile range
Toyota has revealed the bZ3 as its second bespoke battery-electric car, which will be powered by advanced batteries supplied by Chinese EV giant BYD. Set to go on sale next year, the five-seat Toyota bZ3 will be built and sold exclusively in China. It will follow the Toyota bZ4X SUV, which was launched globally earlier this year. A third… Continue reading Toyota bZ3 saloon is Tesla Model 3 rival with 372-mile range
@Honda: Honda Begins Sales of “Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:” Battery Swapping Station
Honda is striving to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050. Electrification of mobility products, which is indispensable to achieve this goal, has three challenges that need to be addressed: short range, long charging time and high battery cost. By addressing such challenges with swappable batteries and… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Begins Sales of “Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:” Battery Swapping Station