Can you guess the culprit? Flammable Motors General Motors was forced to temporarily shut down production at its electric vehicle factory in Detroit after a fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Free Press reports. The fire has since been contained and GM resumed operations at “Factory Zero” on Wednesday morning. Authorities are still… Continue reading Fire Breaks Out at General Motors’ Electric Car Factory
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There May Be Some Big Tech Names on the Unsealed Epstein List
A giant list of deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators is about to drop, and there’s a good chance some big tech names are going to be on it. On Monday, a federal judge ruled that the Epstein list — gleaned from a settlement with accuser Virginia Giuffre and purportedly containing more than 170 names of… Continue reading There May Be Some Big Tech Names on the Unsealed Epstein List
Car Dealership Disturbed When Its AI Is Caught Offering Chevys for $1 Each
“That’s a deal, and that’s a legally binding offer,” the AI said, with “no takesies backsies.” Art of the Deal An AI chatbot deployed by a car dealership went off the rails after mischievous users discovered a cheeky exploit, in some cases tricking the bot into offering them the deal of a lifetime: brand new… Continue reading Car Dealership Disturbed When Its AI Is Caught Offering Chevys for $1 Each
Teen GTA VI hacker sentenced to life in a secure hospital
/ A judge said 18-year-old Arion Kurtaj remains a high risk to the public, according to a report from the BBC. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Image: Rockstar Games… Continue reading Teen GTA VI hacker sentenced to life in a secure hospital
American automakers are losing the race to make more fuel-efficient vehicles
/ The EPA reports record fuel efficiency gains last year, but it’s still not enough. By Justine Calma, a senior science reporter covering climate change, clean energy, and environmental justice with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox… Continue reading American automakers are losing the race to make more fuel-efficient vehicles
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2023): V15, V12, and More
Dyson doesn’t stick to chronological order when naming its stick vacuum models. Sometimes it skips numbers, and sometimes it’ll introduce a lower number as a later model than a higher number. For example, Dyson introduced the V15 immediately after the V11, and then the V12 after the V15. In the broadest sense, the numbers seem… Continue reading The Best Dyson Vacuums (2023): V15, V12, and More
Meet Flip, the Viral Video App Giving Away Free Stuff
Clare Walker, a 23-year-old in Brooklyn, has racked up about $700 worth of gift cards or, in her words, “free money,” by referring her contacts to Flip. “There were definitely some people who I haven’t really kept up with since high school, but I was like, ‘Hey, add me on Flip. Here’s a free 75… Continue reading Meet Flip, the Viral Video App Giving Away Free Stuff
Bird may be bankrupt, but shared micromobility is doing just fine
/ The dramatic fall of the pioneer in dockless electric scooters would seem to signal an end of the micromobility era. But small electric vehicles are just getting started. 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… Continue reading Bird may be bankrupt, but shared micromobility is doing just fine
New York’s attorney general says SiriusXM’s annoying cancellation process is actually illegal
/ The suit claims that the company ‘deliberately wastes its subscribers’ time.’ By Ariel Shapiro, lead reporter of Hot Pod, a newsletter covering podcasting and the audio industry. She previously worked at Forbes, where she covered media and entertainment. Share this story Image: SiriusXM SiriusXM is getting sued by the state of New York for… Continue reading New York’s attorney general says SiriusXM’s annoying cancellation process is actually illegal
Tesla Electric erases homeowner’s electricity bill and pays him $1000
Tesla’s new electricity retail program, Tesla Electric, has erased this homeowner’s electricity bill and paid him $1,000 in 2023. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric… Continue reading Tesla Electric erases homeowner’s electricity bill and pays him $1000