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Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case

Luminar founder and former CEO Austin Russell has agreed to accept an electronic subpoena for information on his phone related to the company, as part of the lidar maker’s ongoing bankruptcy proceeding, per a new filing Tuesday. Russell now has seven days to file a motion to quash the subpoena, or object to it —… Continue reading Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case

I asked six popular AIs the same trick questions, and every one of them hallucinated

Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways AI hallucinations persist, but accuracy is improving across major tools. Simple questions still expose surprising and inconsistent AI errors. Always verify AI answers, especially for facts, images, and legal info. One of the most frustrating flaws of today’s… Continue reading I asked six popular AIs the same trick questions, and every one of them hallucinated

I spent $30 on this bizarre magnetic keychain flashlight, and it’s a surprise hit

Olight iUltra keychain LED flashlight ZDNET’s key takeaways A tiny keychain flashlight that’s built with toughness and simplicity in mind Pull off the magnetic base to activate a 90-foot beam Built-in USB-C connector for easy charging. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A keychain is a tough environment for any gadget.… Continue reading I spent $30 on this bizarre magnetic keychain flashlight, and it’s a surprise hit

Toyota takes aim at a new EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV

Toyota is entering unfamiliar territory with the Urban Cruiser Ebella, its first EV in India. The midsize electric SUV is now available to order, offering a driving range of up to 543 km (337 miles) and prices are expected to start at just Rs 19 lakh ($21,000) Toyota opens orders for the Urban Cruiser Ebella… Continue reading Toyota takes aim at a new EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV

Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before

Tesla is once again telling customers that the window to transfer their Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a new vehicle is closing at the end of the quarter. While the automaker is framing this as the “last” chance, the history of this program suggests it is being used more as a quarterly demand lever than… Continue reading Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before

Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving has ‘bad case of myopia’

John Krafcik, the former CEO of Waymo, is doubling down on his criticism of Tesla’s self-driving strategy. In new comments, he is going after the hardware itself, specifically Tesla’s insistence on a “vision-only” approach. One of the godfathers of autonomous driving argues that Tesla’s FSD has a “bad case of myopia.” If you have been… Continue reading Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving has ‘bad case of myopia’

German FAZ: There is no such thing as a gentle conversion010459

From the rolling hills of Tuscany, some of the difficulties in faraway Germany may seem a little less sharp. But there are tasks that have to be completed, and Wolfgang Reitzle doesn’t want to let anything slide in the last few meters of his professional life. The 76-year-old captain of industry has created a retirement… Continue reading German FAZ: There is no such thing as a gentle conversion010459

German FAZ: Military trucks worth billions for the defense of NATO010458

The looming fiasco with the FCAS air combat system has overshadowed German-French arms cooperation for months. A decision is still pending as to whether and – if so – how the mega-project consisting of combat aircraft, drones and digital battle clouds will continue. Contrary to plan, Berlin and Paris did not reach an agreement by… Continue reading German FAZ: Military trucks worth billions for the defense of NATO010458

German FAZ: Caught ice cold010460

Germany is freezing. That’s right. And in the midst of this frost, Toyota and Lexus drivers face a bitterly cold nuisance. At the beginning of December, the remote-controllable auxiliary air conditioning disappeared from your vehicle apps as if by magic. From one day to the next, accompanied only by a short message. It states, among… Continue reading German FAZ: Caught ice cold010460