Optimism about robotaxis has returned to the automotive industry, albeit in a modified form after recent exposure to the harsh realities of creating a fleet of fully autonomous vehicles (AVs). Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on 6 August that the ride-hailing giant was in “late-stage” discussions with unnamed global AV developers to join the Uber platform, meaning that… Continue reading Optimism about robotaxis returns to automotive industry
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BYD Seal in line for interior and tech updates just a year after launch
BYD may have only just launched the BYD Seal last year, but the Chinese firm is about to bring a selection of tweaks to the executive EV to help it take on the recently-updated Tesla Model 3. First off, don’t go looking for any massive changes on the exterior. As seen on the Chinese-market BYD… Continue reading BYD Seal in line for interior and tech updates just a year after launch
Thousands of Corporate Secrets Were Left Exposed. This Guy Found Them All
If you know where to look, plenty of secrets can be found online. Since the fall of 2021, independent security researcher Bill Demirkapi has been building ways to tap into huge data sources, which are often overlooked by researchers, to find masses of security problems. This includes automatically finding developer secrets—such as passwords, API keys,… Continue reading Thousands of Corporate Secrets Were Left Exposed. This Guy Found Them All
HexClad Cookware Review: Unjustifiably Expensive
The first time I used the HexClad Hybrid Deep Saute Pan, I burned myself on the “Stay Cool” handle (more on that later). I seasoned the pan with oil per the manufacturer’s recommendations, I cooked some eggs, and they turned out mostly OK—but they stuck to the pan that’s marketed as “nonstick.” This led me… Continue reading HexClad Cookware Review: Unjustifiably Expensive
LG S95TR 9.1.5 Soundbar System Review: Perfect Audio for Your OLED
Plugging in the soundbar through HDMI (it features eARC) to any modern TV means that you can immediately use the TV remote to control audio volume, but you will want to use the remote on the soundbar itself (unless you own an LG TV), to change settings. It does also support things like Tidal Connect… Continue reading LG S95TR 9.1.5 Soundbar System Review: Perfect Audio for Your OLED
Opinion: What’s in a colour?
A quick observation of Indian roads and parking lots gives a new and vibrant view into the automotive industry. Once dominated by white cars, the roads are now bursting with a rainbow of colours, from fiery oranges to deep blues, to vibrant reds to sparkling greys, highlighting a dramatic shift in India’s car buying landscape.… Continue reading Opinion: What’s in a colour?
Google Researchers Found Nearly a Dozen Flaws in Popular Qualcomm Software for Mobile GPUs
Demand for graphics processing units or GPUs has exploded in recent years as video rendering and artificial intelligence systems have expanded the need for processing power. And while most of the most visible shortages (and soaring stock prices) relate to top-tier PC and server chips, mobile graphics processors are the version that everyone with a… Continue reading Google Researchers Found Nearly a Dozen Flaws in Popular Qualcomm Software for Mobile GPUs
The FDA Just Rejected a Bid for MDMA’s Approval to Treat PTSD
The US Food and Drug Administration has rejected a first-of-its-kind proposal to use the psychedelic drug MDMA, also known as ecstasy or Molly, as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve the drug in combination with talk therapy. The company said Friday that the regulatory agency has… Continue reading The FDA Just Rejected a Bid for MDMA’s Approval to Treat PTSD
CAXTON TRAVEL CARD TRAVEL HACKS: EXPERT TIPS
LONDON, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With millions of Britons taking to the skies this summer, the question isn’t just where to go, but how to travel smart. From ingenious packing tips to must-have gadgets, seasoned travellers share the inside scoop on making every journey smoother and more enjoyable. To mark the launch of the… Continue reading CAXTON TRAVEL CARD TRAVEL HACKS: EXPERT TIPS
Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.
As sales of its electric cars have fallen, Tesla and its chief executive, Elon Musk, have sought to convince Wall Street that the company’s future lies not in the grinding business of making and selling cars but in the far more exciting world of artificial intelligence. In Mr. Musk’s telling, one of Tesla’s main A.I.-based… Continue reading Elon Musk Says Robotaxis Are Tesla’s Future. Experts Have Doubts.