The micromobility company is renewing its deal with Uber that allows the ridehail company to feature its bikes and scooters in its app. The micromobility company is renewing its deal with Uber that allows the ridehail company to feature its bikes and scooters in its app. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years… Continue reading Lime renews vows with Uber ahead of busy summer season
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Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages
The robots would be driven around in Rivian vans to jump out and drop packages at homes. The robots would be driven around in Rivian vans to jump out and drop packages at homes. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering… Continue reading Amazon is reportedly training humanoid robots to deliver packages
China’s rare earth restrictions halt first auto industry production lines
The US and EU auto industries are running out of essential magnets. The US and EU auto industries are running out of essential magnets. Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. The auto industries in both the US and Europe… Continue reading China’s rare earth restrictions halt first auto industry production lines
Volvo’s new seatbelts use real-time data to adapt to different body types
The Swedish automaker patented the original three-point safety belt in the early 1960s. Now it’s back with a major upgrade. The Swedish automaker patented the original three-point safety belt in the early 1960s. Now it’s back with a major upgrade. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public… Continue reading Volvo’s new seatbelts use real-time data to adapt to different body types
Clean Technica: Tesla Robotaxi Service Begins Next Week In Austin. Is Full Self Driving Finally Ready?004050
After nearly ten years of promises, Elon Musk says full self driving is finally ready for prime time, as a small fleet of Tesla Model Ys equipped with the latest FSD software upgrades will begin robotaxi service in Austin, Texas next week. The cars will be geofenced, meaning they will be limited to driving on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Robotaxi Service Begins Next Week In Austin. Is Full Self Driving Finally Ready?004050
Behind the Scenes, Elon Musk Is Reportedly Seething About Donald Trump
The drama between US president Donald Trump and his former buddy-in-chief Elon Musk is far from over. As ABC reported today, now that he’s been summarily retired from the White House, the billionaire SpaceX boss has been privately venting his frustrations at Trump. One particularly stinging betrayal, per the network’s reporting: Trump’s sudden withdrawal of Musk’s buddy and… Continue reading Behind the Scenes, Elon Musk Is Reportedly Seething About Donald Trump
Tesla Sales Are Falling Worldwide… Except One Country Where They’re Spiking
Tesla sales are continuing their decline worldwide. The carmaker is still grappling with the severe damage CEO Elon Musk has dealt to its brand following an incredibly unpopular embrace of far-right ideologies and a chaotic pay-for-play attempt to gut the federal government’s budget. Sales figures, particularly in Europe and China, are looking grim. The carmaker… Continue reading Tesla Sales Are Falling Worldwide… Except One Country Where They’re Spiking
Inventor Builds Actual Laser Gun That Literally Sets Stuff on Fire When You Pull the Trigger
Be extremely careful! Shoot from the Hip A daredevil YouTuber and tinkerer has built a handheld laser gun that’s powerful enough to melt pennies from a distance. In a video published last week, American inventor Drake “styropyro” Anthony followed up on a years-old laser pointer project, cramming dubiously-sourced laser parts from China into the housing… Continue reading Inventor Builds Actual Laser Gun That Literally Sets Stuff on Fire When You Pull the Trigger
ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has quietly rescinded guidance that advised ICE agents conducting courthouse raids to take steps to avoid violating state and local laws while carrying out civil immigration arrests. The subtle policy change could lead to an escalation in enforcement tactics and legal disputes. Revised policy guidance recently posted to ICE’s website and… Continue reading ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids
Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version packs so many premium features?
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. The perks also included access to OpenAI’s most advanced models, which at the time… Continue reading Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version packs so many premium features?