Biden orders every US agency to appoint a chief AI officer
Federal agencies rush to appoint chief AI officers with “significant expertise.” Enlarge (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Contributor | AFP) The White House has announced the "first government-wide policy to mitigate ri.....»»
NASA spacecraft spots dead robot on Mars surface
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter viewed the space agency's retired InSight lander as it gradually collects dust in the Martian desert. Mars is collecting artifacts.Without the large, powerful camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter,.....»»
Canadian oil city lifts wildfire evacuation orders
Residents forced to flee wildfires threatening a Canadian oil-producing hub were allowed to return home Saturday after evacuation orders were lifted......»»
How stiff new U.S. tariffs against China may impact auto industry
The Biden administration is attempting to find a balance between encouraging domestic production and ensuring competitive prices for EVs......»»
Dodge, Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis retiring from Stellantis
Dodge sales chief Matt McAlear will take charge of that brand, while Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell will add Ram trucks to her responsibilities......»»
How does the US know that forced labor is happening in China? A supply chain expert weighs in
The Biden administration has added 26 more companies to the list of Chinese textile traders and manufacturers whose goods are blocked from entering the United States because of their alleged ties to forced labor......»»
Canada"s wildfire season begins
Wildfire season has arrived in full force in Canada, prompting evacuation orders and alerts in several towns in British Columbia and Alberta due to the danger of uncontrolled blazes......»»
Watch SpaceX stack Starship rocket ahead of fourth test flight
SpaceX chief Elon Musk shared a video on Thursday showing the mighty Starship rocket being stacked on the launchpad ahead of its fourth test flight......»»
EA College Football 25: Which Edition Should You Buy?
If you can believe it, EA College Football 25 has a release date and pre-orders are now live for PlayStation and Xbox owners who want to buy the game early. As expected, the EA College Football 25 release date will land in July. July 19th to be exact.....»»
3 Reasons to Pre-Order EA College Football 25 & 4 Reasons to Wait
The EA College Football 25 release date is confirmed and pre-orders are live for Xbox and PlayStation. And while there are some great reasons to pre-order a copy right now, some people might want to put their credit card away and wait. After a length.....»»
U.S. Supreme Court backs consumer finance watchdog agency"s funding mechanism
Many conservatives and their Republican allies have portrayed the CFPB as part of an overbearing "administrative state," the network of agencies responsible for the array of federal regulations affecting businesses and individuals......»»
3 Reasons to Pre-Order Assassin’s Creed Shadows & 4 Reasons to Wait
Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-orders are live. And while you might want to buy the next Assassin’s Creed game ahead of its release date, there are some great reasons to wait. The Assassin’s Creed series is leaving Norway, Britain, and an.....»»
Tesla must face claims it misled buyers about Autopilot and self-driving
Tesla Inc. must face a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that it misled consumers about its cars’ self-driving capabilities, a fresh setback for the electric-car maker just as Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has staked the company’s future.....»»
The inside story of Elon Musk’s mass firings of Tesla Supercharger staff
The day before Elon Musk fired virtually all of Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging division last month, charging chief Rebecca Tinucci went to meet with Musk about the network’s future.The meeting could not have gone worse......»»
Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever leaves OpenAI six months after Altman ouster
CEO Altman: "OpenAI would not be what it is without him." Enlarge / An image Illya Sutskever tweeted with this OpenAI resignation announcement. From left to right: New OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki, President Greg Brockma.....»»
Google is “reimagining” search in “the Gemini era” with AI Overviews
What's the best pilates studio within walking distance that has new member Enlarge / "Google will do the Googling for you," says firm's search chief. (credit: Google) Search is still important to Google, but soon it will.....»»
NASA tests technology, practices Artemis moonwalks in Arizona desert
To prepare for exploring the moon during NASA's Artemis campaign, the agency is conducting a week-long field test in the lunar-like landscape of San Francisco Volcanic Field near Flagstaff, Arizona to practice moonwalk scenarios......»»
"Free" delivery plans can profit both retailers and customers
In March, Target became the latest mega-retailer to offer "free" delivery—for a price. For $99 a year, subscribers to Target Circle 360 can place unlimited orders without having to worry about shipping costs. Target competes with similar plans offe.....»»
Joe Biden imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, microchips, batteries, minerals; China vows retaliation
The biggest jump is for EVs, with the tariff rate quadrupling, while other imports are seeing levies doubled or being imposed for the first time......»»
Joe Biden imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, microchips, batteries, minerals, other imports
The biggest jump is for EVs, with the tariff rate quadrupling, while other imports are seeing levies doubled or being imposed for the first time......»»
AT&T loses key ruling in attempt to escape Carrier-of-Last-Resort obligation
AT&T submitted "flawed and erroneous assertions," California agency judge says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Joe Raedle ) AT&T's application to end its landline phone obligations in California is likely to be rejected.....»»