Amidst the news of a new Pixel phone this week, Google quietly indicated that it’s the end of the road for two other Pixel devices: the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5. Both are currently listed on Google’s online store as sold out, and remaining stock at other retailers likely won’t last long. A… Continue reading Google has already discontinued the Pixel 5
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Elon Musk joked about Tesla autopilot mistakes as the technology faces scrutiny: ‘I actually have a T-shirt with a stop sign on it. If you flash the car, it will stop.’
Elon Musk touted Tesla’s artificial intelligence with dancing robots and self-driving cars. One attendee asked if Tesla’s lack of 3D sensors could subject cars to “adversarial attacks.” In response, Musk joked that his t-shirt with a stop sign on it has caused the car to stop. Loading Something is loading. Tesla CEO Elon Musk touted… Continue reading Elon Musk joked about Tesla autopilot mistakes as the technology faces scrutiny: ‘I actually have a T-shirt with a stop sign on it. If you flash the car, it will stop.’
General Motors issues third recall for Chevrolet Bolt EVs, citing rare battery defects
General Motors is recalling even more Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to possible battery cell defects that could increase the risk of fire. This latest recall, announced by the automaker on Friday, marks the third time GM has issued the consumer notice for the Bolt. The second recall, which was issued in July, covered 2017… Continue reading General Motors issues third recall for Chevrolet Bolt EVs, citing rare battery defects
Tesla aims to launch Full Self-Driving Computer 2 with Cybertruck next year
Tesla plans to launch a new Full Self-Driving computer with Cybertruck electric pickup truck next year. The updated self-driving hardware should also include new cameras. Tesla’s self-driving hardware has been a point of controversy. Back in 2016, Tesla announced that all its vehicles going forward will be produced with all the hardware necessary to achieve… Continue reading Tesla aims to launch Full Self-Driving Computer 2 with Cybertruck next year
Tesla more than doubles its non-refundable order fee
Tesla has updated its online configurator, and its non-refundable order fee has more than doubled to $250. In 2019, Tesla replaced its deposit system, when placing a new order for its vehicles, with a non-refundable order fee. Instead of paying $1,000 when placing the order and having this $1,000 be applied to the total price… Continue reading Tesla more than doubles its non-refundable order fee
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts for fire risk
General Motors is expanding its recall of the Chevy Bolt to include all models — including the two new versions released earlier this year — after multiple fires in the electric vehicle’s battery packs. GM is warning owners not to charge their Bolts in or near their homes overnight, and to park the vehicles outside… Continue reading GM recalls all Chevy Bolts for fire risk
UK regulator deals blow to Nvidia’s $40b deal to buy SoftBank-backed ARM …
Nvidia Corp’s planned $40 billion acquisition of British chip designer ARM hit a major hurdle on Friday after a UK regulator found it could damage competition and weaken rivals, and required a further lengthy investigation. Struck in September last year, the deal for Britain’s most important technology company by the world’s biggest maker of graphics… Continue reading UK regulator deals blow to Nvidia’s $40b deal to buy SoftBank-backed ARM …
Stunning New Brain-Fat Burning Connection Discovered in Mice
A team of Portuguese scientists made a groundbreaking discovery into how the brain controls, burns, and regulates the visceral fat tissue that surrounds our organs. Scientists long thought the nervous system and immune system collaborated to manage visceral fat, based on signs that the two systems communicated to manage fat surrounding the lungs. But there… Continue reading Stunning New Brain-Fat Burning Connection Discovered in Mice
2021 Wildfires Spewed Record Breaking Amount of C02
One region in Siberia released as much CO2 as Germany does in a year. Record Smoke Wildfires are raging across the entire globe right now, producing unprecedented amounts of greenhouse gases. That’s bad news for the health of our planet — and unquestionable proof that climate change is leaving visible, permanent scars on the environment.… Continue reading 2021 Wildfires Spewed Record Breaking Amount of C02
‘Nvidia controlling Arm could create real problems,’ UK regulator concludes
Remember when Nvidia’s CEO warned yesterday that buying Arm might take “longer than initially thought,” but that it was no big deal and “not one particular delay”? It sure sounds like a big deal as of today: on Friday, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended a Phase 2 investigation, because it’s worried… Continue reading ‘Nvidia controlling Arm could create real problems,’ UK regulator concludes