BMW lidar maker Innoviz graduates to Tier 1, CEO says
The Israeli company, which worked with Magna on technology for BMW's 7 Series with hands-off capability, says it is now pitching automakers directly......»»
EV maker Lucid signs deal to raise $1 billion from Saudi"s PIF affiliate
The Saudi PIF has a 60 percent stake in the EV maker and will be able to convert the preferred stock into about 280 million shares......»»
UK sports-car maker McLaren now fully controlled by Bahraini wealth fund
The move will allow McLaren to seek new technical partnerships and investments in electric powertrains......»»
Lordstown Motors CEO settles with SEC over statements
Ex-Lordstown Motors Corp. Stephen Burns settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday over his statements about demand for the electric vehicle maker's flagship truck, the Endurance......»»
US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
Justice Department files major antitrust lawsuit against iPhone maker. Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook leaving the US Capitol building on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | The Washington Post ).....»»
Qualcomm’s newest chip will supercharge budget Android phones
In a bid to thwart the hot competition from MediaTek , Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 — mid-tier silicon with AI chops and notable upgrades......»»
NASA, industry improve lidars for exploration, science
NASA engineers will test a suite of new laser technologies from an aircraft this summer for Earth science remote sensing. Called "lidar," the instruments could also be used to improve models of the moon's shape and aid the search for Artemis landing.....»»
The Super Mario Maker community faces its final boss
"Team 0%" is struggling to clear "Trimming the Herbs" before an April 8 server shutdown. Enlarge / "Trimming the Herbs," mapped above, is all that stands between "Team 0%" and its ultimate goal of clearing every Super Mario Make.....»»
Apple calls 128GB "lots of storage" in new iPhone 15 ad
The entry 128GB storage tier for iPhone 15 hasn't stopped Apple from claiming its latest models have "lots of storage for lots of photos."128GB doesn't cut it when many popular apps bloat to 10GB or moreThere was a time when 128GB could fit the entir.....»»
Chinese EV battery maker sues Michigan township over $2.4B factory plan
Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion Inc. is suing the township where it plans to build a $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery factory, alleging breach of contract in relation to the project. The company filed a lawsuit Friday against Green Townsh.....»»
Denuvo maker Irdeto targets the video game industry’s leak problem with new tech
The company behind Denuvo is introducing a new technology called TraceMark that will combat leaks that come from prelaunch game playtests......»»
Honor’s Magic6 Ultimate Edition is More than Ready to Take on the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Honor's pretty confident though that its newest flagship-tier device will be enough to give buyers a reason to make the switch. The post Honor’s Magic6 Ultimate Edition is More than Ready to Take on the Galaxy S24 Ultra appeared first on Phandr.....»»
Former Apple TV deal maker named CEO of ESPN/WBD/FOX sports bundle service
You may recall the recently announced but unnamed sports streaming service from ESPN, Warner Brothers, and Fox. It turns out a former Apple sports deal maker will run the bundle. more….....»»
YouTube Premium Arrives for More Users Worldwide
Google recently updated its list of supported regions for its YouTube premium service. The post YouTube Premium Arrives for More Users Worldwide appeared first on Phandroid. For a lot of users, YouTube’s Premium-tier subscription com.....»»
Harbinger delivers first customer electric truck chassis to RV maker Thor
Thor will develop a Class A motorhome with 250 miles of range on the chassis. Enlarge / Harbinger's chassis mounts the eAxle and battery modules between the chassis rails. (credit: Harbinger) It seems that every time Ar.....»»
Lidar sensors vulnerable to spoofing attacks, researchers say
Using a series of high-frequency laser pulses, researchers created a 10-square meter perception dead zone......»»
March Maker Madness Unleashed
March isn’t just a month; at Make: it’s a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the spirit of making. The post March Maker Madness Unleashed appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
AirPods Pro could gain hearing aid mode in iOS 18
The AirPods Pro could benefit from a new hearing aid mode in iOS 18, a report forecasts, with upgrades to the low and mid-tier models also expected sometime in 2024.AirPods Pro 2Apple's Live Listen has helped the hard of hearing use AirPods to better.....»»
Rivian working with Illinois on incentive deal for Normal plant
The state sees a chance to double down on the EV maker as it plans to launch production of a new vehicle at its factory in Normal, Ill., instead of Georgia......»»
Apple’s Epic ban is questioned by EU regulators, as more details emerge
Apple’s Epic ban – which saw the iPhone maker again terminate a developer account used by the games company – is being questioned by EU antitrust regulators. More details also emerged of follow-ups to Phil Schiller’s demand for written ass.....»»
Q Acoustics’ new 5050 floorstanding speakers are built to fill big rooms with sound
British speaker maker Q Acoustics today launched its new 5050 floorstanding passive speaker, which is the largest in its 5000 series speaker range......»»