The late Jim Fagan’s iconic voice defined National Basketball Association (NBA) promos throughout the 1990s and early 2000s — and now, NBC is bringing that voice back from the dead using AI. In a press release, the broadcaster announced that it’s teaming up with the family of the beloved sports narrator, who died from complications… Continue reading NBC Using AI to Bring Beloved NBA Narrator Jim Fagan Back From the Grave
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The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
The communication app TeleMessage Signal, used by at least one top Trump administration official to archive messages, has already reportedly suffered breaches that illustrate concerning security flaws and resulted in its parent company imposing a service pause this week pending investigation. Now, according to detailed new findings from the journalist and security researcher Micah Lee,… Continue reading The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats
Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, used the same easily cracked password for different online accounts over a period of years, according to leaked records reviewed by WIRED. Following her participation in a Signal group chat in which sensitive details of a military operation were unwittingly shared with a journalist, the revelation raises further… Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Amazon’s Zoox issued a robotaxi software recall after a crash in Las Vegas
All 270 of Zoox’s vehicles have been updated to fix an ‘inaccurately confident prediction’ that could cause a crash. All 270 of Zoox’s vehicles have been updated to fix an ‘inaccurately confident prediction’ that could cause a crash. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in… Continue reading Amazon’s Zoox issued a robotaxi software recall after a crash in Las Vegas
Rivian earnings: EV maker cuts delivery guidance because of Trump’s tariffs and trade wars
Rivian said in its earnings report Tuesday it will likely deliver fewer vehicles this year than previously forecasted due to President Trump’s tariffs and other regulatory changes, making it the latest automaker to be affected by the new administration’s chaotic economic policies. The company said Tuesday it expects to deliver between 40,000 and 46,000 EVs… Continue reading Rivian earnings: EV maker cuts delivery guidance because of Trump’s tariffs and trade wars
Amazon-owned Zoox issues recall following robotaxi crash
Zoox, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Amazon, paused its driverless testing program for more than a week and issued a voluntary recall of its software following a crash in Las Vegas, according to the company and a filing with federal safety regulators. The April 8 crash, which involved an unoccupied Zoox vehicle and a… Continue reading Amazon-owned Zoox issues recall following robotaxi crash
Uber turns to Chinese companies to snap up robotaxi market share in Europe, Middle East
Uber announced its third partnership with a Chinese autonomous vehicle company this week, revealing the ride-hail and delivery giant’s appetite for global domination in the emerging robotaxi sector. Uber said Tuesday it would work with Guangzhou-based Pony AI, which late last year went public on the Nasdaq at a $5.25 billion valuation, to launch robotaxis… Continue reading Uber turns to Chinese companies to snap up robotaxi market share in Europe, Middle East
You can still buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for 20% off at these retailers
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Summer is just around the corner, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that’s worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is… Continue reading You can still buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for 20% off at these retailers
Audi may build EVs in the US to dodge Trump’s new tariffs
2025 Audi Q4 e-tron (Source: Audi) Audi is looking to dodge new US tariffs by manufacturing its electric vehicles on American soil. After the Trump administration slapped a 25% tariff on EVs imported from outside North America starting May 3, Audi is eyeing three possible production sites in the US to avoid the hefty fees.… Continue reading Audi may build EVs in the US to dodge Trump’s new tariffs
Uber finds another AI robotaxi partner in Momenta, driverless rides to begin in Europe
Shortly after announcing a strategic partnership with May Mobility to offer robotaxi rides to customers in the US, Uber has secured a second driverless tech company amid plans to scale the technology to new regions. Following a new partnership with Momenta, Uber will also expand robotaxi rides to Europe. Uber ($UBER) has become a household… Continue reading Uber finds another AI robotaxi partner in Momenta, driverless rides to begin in Europe