In 1986, an inventor named David Humble rolled out the first self-checkout machine to a Kroger outside of Atlanta. It was a watershed moment for shop owners at the time, who hoped to “increase store profits” and “alleviate labor shortages” — another way to say “avoid hiring workers above the national minimum wage,” which was… Continue reading AI Is Destroying Gen Z’s Chances at a Stable Career
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Why Anthropic’s New AI Model Sometimes Tries to ‘Snitch’
Anthropic’s alignment team was doing routine safety testing in the weeks leading up to the release of its latest AI models when researchers discovered something unsettling: When one of the models detected that it was being used for “egregiously immoral” purposes, it would attempt to “use command-line tools to contact the press, contact regulators, try… Continue reading Why Anthropic’s New AI Model Sometimes Tries to ‘Snitch’
Stellantis pivots to Google’s Android as in-car partnership with Amazon ends
Three years ago, Stellantis announced it was pairing up with Amazon to create in-car software that would bring a slew of connected products and services to vehicles by 2024 as part of the automaker’s broader plan to generate $22.5 billion annually from software. That never happened. And now the partnership is “winding down,” Reuters reported.… Continue reading Stellantis pivots to Google’s Android as in-car partnership with Amazon ends
Dozens of unsold Tesla Cybertrucks are piling up at Detroit parking lot
Tesla’s Cybertruck sales dropped significantly in recent quarters, leading to a rapid buildup of unsold inventory. And it looks like the company is resorting to unconventional storage sites for the excess vehicles. One such location, per Crains Detroit Business, is a Detroit shopping center that is now in violation of city code for storing dozens… Continue reading Dozens of unsold Tesla Cybertrucks are piling up at Detroit parking lot
Toyota is ‘loading the bases’ with a wave of new hybrid, PHEV, and EVs
With a new lineup of electrified vehicles, including plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid, and EV models, Toyota is swinging for the fences. By offering every powertrain option, Toyota believes it has a better chance of hitting a home run. Will it hit it out of the park, or is Toyota setting itself up for a swing… Continue reading Toyota is ‘loading the bases’ with a wave of new hybrid, PHEV, and EVs
Nissan claims buyouts for workers at US EV plant are a ‘crucial’ part of its comeback
The struggling carmaker is urgently cutting costs as it looks to turn things around. Nissan is offering buyouts to US workers at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, citing it as a “crucial” part of its comeback plan. Nissan offers buyouts for US workers at its Canton plant Nissan has been in the spotlight over the past… Continue reading Nissan claims buyouts for workers at US EV plant are a ‘crucial’ part of its comeback
Tesla is losing money insuring its own cars
Tesla’s insurance products are currently unsustainable, according to a new report that shows the company is losing money insuring its own cars. Tesla vehicles have long had a reputation for being expensive to insure. The automaker tried to address the situation on multiple fronts. It launched its own “collision centers” to try to control repair… Continue reading Tesla is losing money insuring its own cars
Tile trackers are being fully integrated into Life360
The Bluetooth trackers can now be set up and managed in the Life360 app. The Bluetooth trackers can now be set up and managed in the Life360 app. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Tile trackers… Continue reading Tile trackers are being fully integrated into Life360
Tesla’s iPhone app now supports Live Activities for Supercharging
Some vehicles are also getting a child detection feature. Some vehicles are also getting a child detection feature. Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Tesla’s latest iOS app update allows… Continue reading Tesla’s iPhone app now supports Live Activities for Supercharging
The “Crypto King of Kentucky” Allegedly Kidnapped and Tortured a Man For Weeks in NYC Over His Bitcoin Stash
In Manhattan’s tony Nolita neighborhood, the so-called “Crypto King of Kentucky” allegedly held an Italian man hostage and tortured him for weeks when trying to gain access to his Bitcoin wallet. As NBC New York reports, the purported “king,” whose real name is John Woelz, was arrested and arraigned after the Italian tourist he allegedly kidnapped… Continue reading The “Crypto King of Kentucky” Allegedly Kidnapped and Tortured a Man For Weeks in NYC Over His Bitcoin Stash