AI is one the deepest platform shifts ever, says Google’s CEO, and he’s not worried about being first. By Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of the Verge, host of the Decoder podcast, and co-host of The Vergecast. Share this story Photo illustration by William Joel / The Verge; Photo by Jerod Harris for Vox Media Sundar Pichai… Continue reading Exclusive: Google’s Sundar Pichai talks Search, AI, and dancing with Microsoft
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Getaround aims to scale car-sharing platform with HyreCar acquisition
Peer-to-peer car sharing company Getaround said Thursday it will acquire the assets of HyreCar, another car sharing marketplace, for $9.45 million. Getaround expects to realize up to $75 million of run rate annualized gross booking value from the deal, which the company says will contribute to positive adjusted EBITDA profitability. “At this acquisition price point, we… Continue reading Getaround aims to scale car-sharing platform with HyreCar acquisition
Abbey Games unveils sequel to god simulation game ‘Reus’
You can now add it to your Steam wishlist. Abbey Games has officially revealed that a sequel to its indie god sim Reus is “on the way,” almost a full decade after the original came out for Windows PCs. The original game received mostly favorable reviews after it shipped, and the developer sold over one… Continue reading Abbey Games unveils sequel to god simulation game ‘Reus’
Apple to open first online shop in Vietnam in another emerging market pushThe company recently opened its first physical Apple stores in India.
Apple said on Friday it would open its first online store in Vietnam next week, as the iPhone vendor doubles down on emerging markets to drive growth amid slowing sales in China. The opening on May 18 comes just weeks after the Cupertino, California-based company opened its first Apple stores in India — Mumbai and… Continue reading Apple to open first online shop in Vietnam in another emerging market pushThe company recently opened its first physical Apple stores in India.
Liftoff: India’s space push counts on private players
Encouraged by high-profile successes elsewhere, India wants its private space companies to increase their share of the global launch market by fivefold within the next decade – an effort boosted by the personal support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the year after the country opened the way for private launches in 2020, the number of space startups more than… Continue reading Liftoff: India’s space push counts on private players
New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel
New footage of a refreshed Tesla Model 3 has leaked, giving a peek at the interior for the first time – including a new steering wheel. Late last year, we started hearing rumors that Tesla was working on a Model 3 refresh that would come during the second half of 2023. The project is reportedly codenamed… Continue reading New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel
Hertz is adding up to 6,000 EVs to its rental fleet in Orlando
Hertz announced today that it plans to add up to 6,000 rental EVs to its existing fleet in Orlando for leisure and business customers, as well as rideshare drivers. The rental car giant will also support the installation of up to 50 public fast chargers across the Greater Orlando area in partnership with bp. The… Continue reading Hertz is adding up to 6,000 EVs to its rental fleet in Orlando
Cleantechnica: Tesla Model 3 Service & Maintenance Costs After 3 Years & 3 Quarters 002749
My Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+) is 3 months away from its 4-year birthday. I had the air filter changed today, which means it’s time for another update on the car’s operation and maintenance costs. The last time I wrote an update on my Model 3 maintenance costs was in August 2022, when… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Model 3 Service & Maintenance Costs After 3 Years & 3 Quarters 002749
Pete Buttigieg Slams Tesla’s Autopilot as Misleading
The tension between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg seems to be deepening now that the one-time presidential hopeful is taking Tesla’s so-called Autopilot tech to task once again. In an interview with the Associated Press, Buttigieg once again joined the chorus of critics who claim that Tesla’s marketing of the assisted-driving feature… Continue reading Pete Buttigieg Slams Tesla’s Autopilot as Misleading
FCC blocks robocall middleman One Eye from future campaigns
The company allowed overseas scams, including impersonating financial institutions. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today ordered voice service providers to block the global gateway provider One Eye. The FCC says the company, which serves as an “on-ramp” to US phone networks from outside the country, enabled robocall scams like impersonating a major financial institution and… Continue reading FCC blocks robocall middleman One Eye from future campaigns