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FCC cracks down on robocalls originating from small carriers
Starting today, small phone carriers must implement a special caller ID authentication tool that will help identify robocallers, the Federal Communication Commission announced. Known as STIR/SHAKEN, major carriers such as AT&T and Verizon — due to an FCC rule adopted in 2020 — have had the same tool in place since last year. The agency… Continue reading FCC cracks down on robocalls originating from small carriers
Roland’s SP-404 MKII sampler gets powerful new sequencing features and effects
When I went hands-on with Roland’s SP-404 MKII back in October I said it was “becoming” my favorite sampler. Fast forward a few months and it is firmly entrenched in that spot. Of course, no piece of gear is perfect, and there’s always room for improvement. So Roland is pushing out a 2.0 firmware update… Continue reading Roland’s SP-404 MKII sampler gets powerful new sequencing features and effects
OpenSea users’ email addresses leaked in data breach
NFT marketplace OpenSea shared today that it’s the victim of another data breach — though this time the target is one of its vendors. An employee of its email delivery vendor, Customer.io, allegedly downloaded and shared stored email addresses associated with OpenSea accounts and newsletter subscriptions with an unknown third party. Any OpenSea account holder… Continue reading OpenSea users’ email addresses leaked in data breach
A swarm of Cruise robotaxis blocked San Francisco traffic for hours
A small fleet of Cruise robotaxis in San Francisco suddenly stopped operating on Tuesday night, effectively stopping traffic on a street in the city’s Fillmore district for a couple of hours until employees were able to arrive. TechCrunch first noticed a Reddit post that featured a photo of the stalled driverless cabs at the corner… Continue reading A swarm of Cruise robotaxis blocked San Francisco traffic for hours
Cyberattack impacts unemployment benefits in several states
A cyberattack on a third-party vendor has impacted employment services, including unemployment benefits, in several states, according to the Associated Press. Some state employment websites have been offline since Sunday, including the ones in Tennessee and Nebraska. “We recently identified anomalous activity on our network, and immediately took [Tennessee’s] Jobs4TN system offline to halt the… Continue reading Cyberattack impacts unemployment benefits in several states
How Max Chilton and the McMurtry Speirling conquered Goodwood
Is the Spéirling a big step forward compared with a Formula 1 car? “It’s so different. The acceleration from 0-60mph is nearly twice as quick as what I did in my fastest launch in an F1 car. That’s how rapid it is. Plus, it’s 100% torque and there are no gearchanges, so it’s completely linear… Continue reading How Max Chilton and the McMurtry Speirling conquered Goodwood
Electrification a “real threat” to affordable vehicles, says Citroen
Electrification is threatening the existence of affordable vehicles, the boss of Citroën Europe has said, as the rising price of raw materials impacts car production around the world. Speaking at the launch of the Citroën ë-C4 X, Arnaud Ribault suggested that the French manufacturer is aiming to reduce costs of its electric cars. “The work we’re all doing… Continue reading Electrification a “real threat” to affordable vehicles, says Citroen
Matt Prior: Where have all the practical fast cars gone?
At the launch of the Alpina B4 Gran Coupé, Alpina’s engineers and marketers pulled up a few charts showing pricing comparisons with rival vehicles. (Even if they’re selling a niche expensive product, it’s still a competitive marketplace.) They’re talking Audi RS models and Mercedes-AMG cars, and mostly quietly overlooking the M variants of BMW. But… Continue reading Matt Prior: Where have all the practical fast cars gone?
Nissan Ariya
Its on-paper performance stacks up well against competitiors, too. Our test car was specified in range-topping Evolve trim but with the entry-level front-wheel-drive powertrain and smaller 63kWh battery, and so offered 215bhp and 221lb ft, compared with the range-topping e4orce car’s 388bhp and 443lb ft, and an official range of 250 miles rather than the… Continue reading Nissan Ariya