It turns out that self-driving is really, really hard. Backtracking Tech giant Apple is giving up on full autonomy for its upcoming car and delaying the target launch date by a year to 2026, Bloomberg reports. The company’s highly secretive project, known as Titan, has been in limbo as execs started to realize that current… Continue reading Apple Gives Up on Making Its Upcoming Car Fully Autonomous
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Democratic lawmakers want Elon Musk to explain China’s role in ‘platform manipulation’ during protests
Three Democratic lawmakers in the House are demanding answers from Elon Musk about a recent “platform manipulation campaign” related to recent protests in China. In a letter to the Twitter CEO, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Adam Schiff and Jackie Speier write that they have “deep concern” about the recent spam campaign that drowned out tweets about… Continue reading Democratic lawmakers want Elon Musk to explain China’s role in ‘platform manipulation’ during protests
Most Twitter users can no longer create new “Moments”
Twitter is effectively sunsetting Moments, the company announced on Wednesday. First launched in 2015, the feature allowed users to create curated collections of tweets in a bid to make it easier to follow current events on the platform. “Not all moments last. As of today we’re removing the option to create Moments for users as… Continue reading Most Twitter users can no longer create new “Moments”
Tesla appears to be turning back to radar for its vehicles
Tesla plans to add a new radar product to its vehicles in mid-January, according to documents posted with the Federal Communications Commission. The disclosure, which was first reported by Electrek, comes as the company faces scrutiny over the safety and capabilities of its standard advanced driver assistance system known as Autopilot and the $15,000 optional… Continue reading Tesla appears to be turning back to radar for its vehicles
America’s weak EV charging infrastructure might get a boost from dealers
As electric vehicles begin to take some market share, the nation’s charging infrastructure is playing catch-up. Some folks already have an edge in this race, including some California residents and Tesla fans, but many EV owners in America still face charging deserts and unreliable stations — two key obstacles to decarbonizing transportation and doing right… Continue reading America’s weak EV charging infrastructure might get a boost from dealers
Tesla on self-driving claims: ‘failure to realize long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud’
Tesla defended itself in a lawsuit over its self-driving claims brought by a customer by saying that “mere failure to realize a long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud.” In September, we reported on a Tesla owner filing a class-action lawsuit against Tesla over “allegedly misleading the public regarding its Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and Full Self-Driving… Continue reading Tesla on self-driving claims: ‘failure to realize long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud’
Outlet claims Tesla China president will replace Elon Musk as CEO right after losing fake news case
In a truly bizarre situation, media outlet Pingwest claims that Tesla has decided to replace Elon Musk as CEO with Tom Zhu, president of Tesla China, right after losing a lawsuit over fake news against Tesla. Pingwest is a Chinese tech publication with a decent-size following on social media and dozens of employees, according to… Continue reading Outlet claims Tesla China president will replace Elon Musk as CEO right after losing fake news case
German Manager Magazin: Tesla fights sales slack in China with discounts002174
Tesla is offering Chinese buyers more limited-time discounts on some EV models starting Wednesday. By the end of 2022, there will be a 6,000 yuan (about 850 euros) discount on certain models if they are still delivered in December, a company official said on Wednesday. The Chinese financial news portal “Wallstreetcn” first reported on the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla fights sales slack in China with discounts002174
Rick and Morty Fans Now Embarrassed by Elon Musk’s “Cringe” Cameo
“This cameo hits differently now.” Tusk, Tusk You know things are going poorly when the “Rick and Morty” stans turn against you, which is what appears to have happened over at the show’s subreddit, where fans of the adult cartoon noted in a recent thread that Elon Musk’s cameo two years ago now feels “cringe.”… Continue reading Rick and Morty Fans Now Embarrassed by Elon Musk’s “Cringe” Cameo
Twitter HQ May Sink Into Literal Filth as Its Janitors Go on Strike
Just in time for the holidays. Dirty Bird Between the chaotic Saga of the Blue Checks, unpaid bills, and mass firings followed by hasty re-hirings, you’d be forgiven for thinking that newly-anointed Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s acquisition of the social media platform is, in short, a giant mess. That in mind, it might only be… Continue reading Twitter HQ May Sink Into Literal Filth as Its Janitors Go on Strike