US finalizes rule to effectively ban Chinese vehicles, which could include Polestar

/ The Biden administration says it wants to prevent China from spying on Americans through their vehicles. But the rule could block popular vehicles like Polestar from selling in the US. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The… Continue reading US finalizes rule to effectively ban Chinese vehicles, which could include Polestar

Oriza’s semiconductor investment platform achieves first close of debut M&A fundThe fund is expected to hit the final close in Q2, with a final target…

Oriza Hua, the integrated circuit (IC) industry investment platform of state-owned Oriza Holding, has held the first close of its debut merger and acquisition (M&A) fund at 1.2 billion yuan ($163.7 million). Oriza Hua has so far roped in its parent Oriza Holding; state-owned Anhui Provincial Emerging Industry Investment; as well as several listed Chinese… Continue reading Oriza’s semiconductor investment platform achieves first close of debut M&A fundThe fund is expected to hit the final close in Q2, with a final target…

I turned my Starlink Mini into a near-perfect off-grid internet solution. Here’s how

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET If you need to be connected to the internet but there’s no Wi-Fi or cellular signal nearby, and not even an Ethernet port in sight, then you have to look up to the skies — to the satellites whooshing 340 miles above your head at dizzying speeds. Also: Do wind power generators actually… Continue reading I turned my Starlink Mini into a near-perfect off-grid internet solution. Here’s how

Joe Biden signs executive order to speed data center construction

/ The Biden administration will make federal land available to construct new AI data centers. A CloudHQ data center under construction on Waxpool Road in Ashburn, Virginia, US, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.Photo: Getty Images President Biden issued an executive order today aimed at speeding the development of AI data centers in the US. It… Continue reading Joe Biden signs executive order to speed data center construction

Dremel put a stud sensor and laser level into its new multipurpose drill

/ The Blueprint Multi-Drill is designed for smaller DIY projects like mounting shelves, hanging artwork, or assembling furniture. By Andrew Liszewski, a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Share this story If you buy something from… Continue reading Dremel put a stud sensor and laser level into its new multipurpose drill

Cybertruck goes solar, new Model Y takes off, and BYD tackles Toyota

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s redesigned Model Y is grabbing headlines, but the solar Cybertruck might be the thing for you. We’ve also got news from BYD, and an innovative new energy storage system in California. BYD is rolling out a new, monstrously powerful sport sedan in the Chinese market that’s set… Continue reading Cybertruck goes solar, new Model Y takes off, and BYD tackles Toyota

Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving

Elon Musk is praising data that he claims shows Tesla is on the verge of achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving, when in fact, it shows it is still years away and he is misrepresenting it. It’s hard to take Musk seriously when it comes to self-driving timelines because he has been so consistently wrong for years.… Continue reading Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving

Clean Technica: JP Morgan Thinks Tesla Will Be The Biggest Loser From Trump Anti-EV Policies003800

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! There has been a lot written here at CleanTechnica since the last election about how renewed anti-EV animus may help or hurt the auto industry, especially Tesla. Most interpret the rapid increase in value of Tesla stock as a… Continue reading Clean Technica: JP Morgan Thinks Tesla Will Be The Biggest Loser From Trump Anti-EV Policies003800

Manufacturers Giving Robot Vacuums Arms, to Better Attack Humans During the Machine Uprising

Oh no. Rise of the Vacuums Robotics companies have found a new and creative way to get consumers to shell out for a new robot vacuum: equipping them with a robotic arm that can pick up after your lazy ass. Firms showcased a whole host of new robot vacuums at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show… Continue reading Manufacturers Giving Robot Vacuums Arms, to Better Attack Humans During the Machine Uprising

CEO of Song-Generating AI App Says People “Don’t Enjoy” Making Music With Instruments

AI companies continue to reach for tortuous narratives to justify stuffing AI tech into virtually every aspect of our daily lives. Take Mikey Shulman, the CEO of AI music generator company Suno AI, who had some choice words about how he sees the creative process when it comes to making music during an appearance on… Continue reading CEO of Song-Generating AI App Says People “Don’t Enjoy” Making Music With Instruments