LAS VEGAS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ChooChoo, an AI-powered interactive reading companion designed to support early childhood language development, was featured at CES® 2026, where it drew attention for its research-backed approach to helping children learn through conversation—powered by edge AI and ultra-low-power connectivity from RiseLink Technologies. Continue Reading Dr. Diana Zhu appears with… Continue reading ChooChoo, an AI Interactive Reading Toy Built on RiseLink Edge Intelligence, Featured at CES 2026 and Highlighted Across National and Local Media
Tag: Electric vehicles
Explainer: How Toyota Is Taking on EV Anxiety in India With Buybacks and BaaS
In a bid to address the anxieties of prospective buyers about acquiring electric vehicles, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian arm of the world’s largest carmaker, has lined up a host of initiatives to ensure a peace-of-ownership experience as it launches its first-ever battery-electric vehicle, the Urban Cruiser Ebella. Unveiling the vehicle in Mumbai on Monday,… Continue reading Explainer: How Toyota Is Taking on EV Anxiety in India With Buybacks and BaaS
Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
Luminar founder and former CEO Austin Russell has agreed to accept an electronic subpoena for information on his phone related to the company, as part of the lidar maker’s ongoing bankruptcy proceeding, per a new filing Tuesday. Russell now has seven days to file a motion to quash the subpoena, or object to it —… Continue reading Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
I spent $30 on this bizarre magnetic keychain flashlight, and it’s a surprise hit
Olight iUltra keychain LED flashlight ZDNET’s key takeaways A tiny keychain flashlight that’s built with toughness and simplicity in mind Pull off the magnetic base to activate a 90-foot beam Built-in USB-C connector for easy charging. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. A keychain is a tough environment for any gadget.… Continue reading I spent $30 on this bizarre magnetic keychain flashlight, and it’s a surprise hit
Toyota takes aim at a new EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV
Toyota is entering unfamiliar territory with the Urban Cruiser Ebella, its first EV in India. The midsize electric SUV is now available to order, offering a driving range of up to 543 km (337 miles) and prices are expected to start at just Rs 19 lakh ($21,000) Toyota opens orders for the Urban Cruiser Ebella… Continue reading Toyota takes aim at a new EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella electric SUV
Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before
Tesla is once again telling customers that the window to transfer their Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a new vehicle is closing at the end of the quarter. While the automaker is framing this as the “last” chance, the history of this program suggests it is being used more as a quarterly demand lever than… Continue reading Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before
Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving has ‘bad case of myopia’
John Krafcik, the former CEO of Waymo, is doubling down on his criticism of Tesla’s self-driving strategy. In new comments, he is going after the hardware itself, specifically Tesla’s insistence on a “vision-only” approach. One of the godfathers of autonomous driving argues that Tesla’s FSD has a “bad case of myopia.” If you have been… Continue reading Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving has ‘bad case of myopia’
@VW Group: Škoda Auto unveils updated Kushaq in India011270
“The updated Kushaq reinforces the importance of India as the springboard for Škoda Auto’s strategy to grow our international markets. The Kushaq has rapidly established itself with customers in India and as an export to ASEAN and the Middle East. Now we are setting the next benchmark for the model’s overall value proposition. This update incorporates… Continue reading @VW Group: Škoda Auto unveils updated Kushaq in India011270
German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010458
The European Commission did not explicitly confirm this. However, on Monday it published “guidelines” on how manufacturers can avoid the current special tariffs on electric cars produced in China. They must commit not to sell the cars below a certain minimum price in Europe. The special tariffs are currently between 7.8 percent and 35.3 percent… Continue reading German FAZ: What the agreement between China and the EU means for consumers010458
German Manager Magazine: Renault: Car manufacturer produces drones with government support004659
The car manufacturer Renault wants to build drones for Ukraine together with the French defense company Turgis Gaillard. The car manufacturer announced on Tuesday that it would work with Turgis Gaillard to produce drones at two locations. The project is supported, according to the French business newspaper “Les Echoes” A separate company called Chorus is… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Renault: Car manufacturer produces drones with government support004659