Videos of Tesla Cybertrucks stuck in the snow are starting to come out as people laugh at the supposedly rugged vehicle, but it is to be expected. Tesla fans love to use anecdotal examples that show the automaker in a good light. Therefore, they can’t be too mad when Tesla haters do the same to… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck faces criticism as videos of winter woes surface
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Luminar says its laser sensors can do automatic emergency steering
/ The Florida-based company is also taking its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to the racetrack. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Luminar All vehicles are required… Continue reading Luminar says its laser sensors can do automatic emergency steering
Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost
/ The automaker’s MBUX voice assistant purports to use large language models to enable more ‘human-like’ interactions. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Mercedes-Benz AG… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost
Mercedes-Benz taps Will.i.am to create an ‘interactive musical experience’ for its cars
/ Lo-fi beats to drive to? Or the automotive equivalent of Apple selling iPhones preloaded with unsolicited U2 music? By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story If… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz taps Will.i.am to create an ‘interactive musical experience’ for its cars
Sony brought its new PS5 colors to CES
/ The PS5 slim really pops in red and blue. And the silver model is a nice callback to the original PlayStation. By Chris Welch, a reviewer specializing in personal audio and home theater. Since 2011, he has published nearly 6,000 articles, from breaking news and reviews to useful how-tos. Share this story The PlayStation… Continue reading Sony brought its new PS5 colors to CES
Duolingo Fires Translators in Favor of AI
Duo… no… Et Tu, Duo? The popular language-learning app Duolingo cut 10 percent of its contracted translators last month amid a push to integrate generative AI into its services, multiple outlets have reported. A Duolingo spokesperson confirmed the December 2023 workforce slash to Bloomberg on Monday, claiming that DuoLingo “just no longer [needs] as many people… Continue reading Duolingo Fires Translators in Favor of AI
Twitter Suddenly Suspends Journalists Critical of Elon Musk
No explanation was given. The Purge So much for free speech. Elon Musk’s X-formerly-Twitter has suspended the accounts of several journalists and leftist pundits without giving any explanation whatsoever. As Motherboard reports, The Intercept‘s Ken Klippenstein, Alan MacLeod of MintPress News, Texas Observer journalist Steven Monacelli, podcaster Rob Rousseau, and the account for the left-leaning… Continue reading Twitter Suddenly Suspends Journalists Critical of Elon Musk
Wizards of the Coast Denies “Magic: The Gathering” Art Was AI-Generated, Then Admits It Was
“It’s insane that they’ll damage their brands to save a few bucks.” In a change of heart, “Magic: The Gathering” and “Dungeons & Dragons” publisher Wizards of the Coast has admitted to using generative AI in a recent promo image — after initially claiming AI wasn’t used. Last week, users on social media noticed some… Continue reading Wizards of the Coast Denies “Magic: The Gathering” Art Was AI-Generated, Then Admits It Was
Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026
/ Honda Zero includes two concepts: the sleek, sedan-like Saloon, and a boxier big-booty van-thing called the Space-Hub. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story If you… Continue reading Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026
Hyundai says its four-passenger eVTOL will be ready for 2028
/ If this sounds familiar, that’s because the company introduced a prototype at CES back in 2020, too. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story The last… Continue reading Hyundai says its four-passenger eVTOL will be ready for 2028