Tesla has given an update on its self-driving roadmap. It confirmed that its FSD v13 update has been delayed into next month and it makes more promises. Last month, Tesla released its first ‘AI roadmap’, which consisted of a more detailed plan about updates and new features it plans to push through the (Supervised) Full… Continue reading Tesla gives update on self-driving roadmap, v13 slips, more promises
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Congratulations, Buffoons! We Did More Global Warming Last Year Than in Any Other Year in Human History
“These are more than just statistics.” Earth Crisis Despite increasingly dire global calls to curb deadly emissions, 2023 was apparently the worst year for global warming on record. In its new Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has found that atmospheric concentrations of heat-trapping carbon dioxide are now growing more rapidly… Continue reading Congratulations, Buffoons! We Did More Global Warming Last Year Than in Any Other Year in Human History
Elon Musk’s “Political Acivists” Aren’t What They Seem
“I felt embarrassed and played.” Engagement Ratings As part of Elon Musk’s drive to get out the vote for Donald Trump, workers were paid by his political action committee (PAC) to canvass for the candidate — but were allegedly threatened if they didn’t meet quotas. In videos obtained by Wired, Michigan canvassers contracted through Musk’s America… Continue reading Elon Musk’s “Political Acivists” Aren’t What They Seem
Elon Musk Blows Off Court Appearance After Being Sued For Operating an Illegal Lottery
He’s delaying. Gamblin’ Man Elon Musk was ordered to attend a court hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday, after being sued for his controversial scheme to pay voters in the key swing state ahead of the presidential election. The lawsuit was filed by Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner, accusing Musk and his pro-Trump America PAC of… Continue reading Elon Musk Blows Off Court Appearance After Being Sued For Operating an Illegal Lottery
Tech Exec Sues Journalist for Reporting the Fact That He Was Arrested for Domestic Violence
A Constitutional scholar is calling bull. Factual Recourting In Silicon Valley, accurately reporting on a tech exec’s domestic violence arrest seems to be a punishable offense. As the San Francisco Chronicle reports, venture capitalist and tech exec Maury Blackman has sued independent journalist Jack Poulson for reporting on his Substack that he’d been arrested on suspicion… Continue reading Tech Exec Sues Journalist for Reporting the Fact That He Was Arrested for Domestic Violence
Decrepit Voyager 1 Probe Runs Into Trouble Again
But it keeps on ticking. Radio Silence The Voyager 1 probe refuses to die. But ye olde spacecraft has had some scares during the more recent portions of its 47-and-counting year journey, and NASA engineers are constantly checking in to make sure it doesn’t kick the bucket. Recently, the space agency announced that it had… Continue reading Decrepit Voyager 1 Probe Runs Into Trouble Again
This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots
Despite stunning AI progress in recent years, robots remain stubbornly dumb and limited. The ones found in factories and warehouses typically go through precisely choreographed routines without much ability to perceive their surroundings or adapt on the fly. The few industrial robots that can see and grasp objects can only do a limited number of… Continue reading This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots
Chevy’s BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart’s fleet by the end of the year
/ Walmart is deploying an unspecified number of the smaller 400-model BrightDrop EVs for its in-home delivery service. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story A Walmart-branded BrightDrop… Continue reading Chevy’s BrightDrop electric vans will be in Walmart’s fleet by the end of the year
Playdate is officially getting a Season Two with ‘about a dozen games’ next year
Panic slipped some major news into its fall Playdate Update: Season Two is happening, and we’ll see it next year. Can I get a “hell yeah!”? It’s been over two years since Season One dropped, and in the time since, it’s remained unclear whether another would ever follow. But in today’s livestream, Panic’s Video &… Continue reading Playdate is officially getting a Season Two with ‘about a dozen games’ next year
The next version of Android will arrive in early 2025
Android users had to wait longer than usual for the release of Android 15 this fall, but Google is already setting the timeline for the next two operating system updates. In a change of pace, the next major release for Android will arrive in the second quarter of 2025. “We’re planning the major release for… Continue reading The next version of Android will arrive in early 2025