Tesla has remained ahead of the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage, but it hasn’t been easy. Beyond securing added suppliers and multiple chip options, Tesla had to rely on its software focus to make alternatives work — which is ultimately why the automaker has weathered the shortage better than others. On Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Musk… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Tesla Reworked its Software to Survive the Semiconductor Chip Shortage002186
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Following Mar-a-Lago raid, lawmakers want information from platforms on threats against law enforcement
The FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s residence inspired a flurry of online death threats directed at law enforcement personnel. Now, members of the House Oversight Committee want information from major social platforms, including the number of threats that have surfaced on their sites and what they’ve done in response. The Washington Post reported… Continue reading Following Mar-a-Lago raid, lawmakers want information from platforms on threats against law enforcement
Lucid debuts its performance EV brand with the $249,000 Air Sapphire
Are you considering a Lucid Air, but worried you might not outrun a Model S Plaid in a drag race? That might not be a problem if you have a large-enough bank account. Lucid has introduced a Sapphire badge devoted to “ultra-high-performance” EVs. The first model in the line, the Lucid Air Sapphire, promises to… Continue reading Lucid debuts its performance EV brand with the $249,000 Air Sapphire
Mark Zuckerberg promises ‘major updates’ to Horizon avatars after his is widely mocked
Mark Zuckerberg says that Meta has “major updates” planned for its VR graphics after previously sharing an image of his own VR avatar that was widely mocked. He said the company would share more details about the changes at its upcoming Connect conference. Zuckerberg’s update comes several days after a screenshot from Horizon Worlds, the… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg promises ‘major updates’ to Horizon avatars after his is widely mocked
‘PowerWash Simulator’ players can now aid mental health research
PowerWash Simulator players can now take part in a research project that looks at the links between gaming and mental health. Developer FuturLab has teamed up with independent researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute for what it calls a “a one-of-a-kind anonymous research study centered around the wellbeing of PowerWash Simulator’s players.” FuturLab says it’s… Continue reading ‘PowerWash Simulator’ players can now aid mental health research
Audi’s next concept EV will be the Activesphere off-roader
Audi still isn’t done unveiling self-driving concept EVs, but its next model might be appealing if you’re eager to leave the asphalt. The company has revealed that its fourth Sphere concept will be the Activesphere, an SUV-like machine that promises “maximum variability” for on- and off-road travel. As with earlier designs, the automaker is touting… Continue reading Audi’s next concept EV will be the Activesphere off-roader
Tighter monetary conditions rein in Asian unicorns
Asia’s unicorns are feeling the pinch from the global pivot toward the tighter monetary policy as investors grow more risk-averse, with fewer and smaller unlisted companies reaching the $1 billion mark. The region had 321 unicorns as of late July, just under 30% of the global total of 1,178, according to CB Insights. That is… Continue reading Tighter monetary conditions rein in Asian unicorns
Alibaba, JinkoSolar hold onto investor favour after China stock selloff
Global institutional investors last quarter scaled down their holdings of some U.S.-listed Chinese stocks at risk of delisting from the U.S., but several companies such as e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. remained in favor with some investors. Major investors including BlackRock Inc. and Morgan Stanley sold… Continue reading Alibaba, JinkoSolar hold onto investor favour after China stock selloff
Indonesia’s Sayurbox focuses on profitability amid challenging market conditions
Faced with challenging macroeconomic conditions, Indonesian agritech startup Sayurbox is currently focusing on growing sustainably. The company aims to clock positive ‘contribution margins’ this year as part of its path to profitability, a top executive of the firm told DealStreetAsia. “I think the days of aggressively growing your GMV [Gross merchandise value] at all costs… Continue reading Indonesia’s Sayurbox focuses on profitability amid challenging market conditions
Lucid launches new EV performance brand with a three-motor $249,000 sedan
Lucid Group, the publicly traded EV manufacturer, has launched a new high-performance luxury brand called Sapphire that pushes the bounds of performance and price. As part of the public debut, which occurred Friday morning at the Quail Lodge during Monterey Car Week, the company gave its first EV — the Lucid Air sedan — the… Continue reading Lucid launches new EV performance brand with a three-motor $249,000 sedan