Elon Musk reveals Hollywood vision for Tesla, but new budget model is a no-show
Musk presented an autonomous Cybercab for 2026 then a futuristic Robovan, but investors want to see a budget $25,000 EV that Tesla could start selling next year to boost volume......»»
Waymo’s Hyundai robotaxi deal may steal the show from Tesla
Hyundai has unveiled a partnership with Waymo, which will add Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 to the fleet of the robotaxi operator......»»
Acer took another shot at a gaming Chromebook — does it hold up?
The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE leverages a surprisingly good display and good enough performance to make a budget gaming laptop that can work for some people......»»
Deals: Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C undercut Prime Day from $65, 36GB MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple Watch, more
While the 2024 fall Prime Day event is now behind us, that doesn’t mean the deals are. In fact, both Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C model have dropped in price again to new all-time lows starting from $65 shipped to join a new deal on the 2nd gen v.....»»
Here’s Apple’s lineup of new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro
Today Apple released its first scripted short film in Immersive Video: Submerged. In coordination with the launch, the company has also outlined its plans for future Vision Pro content releases. Here’s what to expect for new Immersive Video content.....»»
Submerged immersive film now available on Vision Pro, plus making of video
Filmmaking for the Apple Vision Pro is taking a big step forward today. Submerged, a new short film that’s the first scripted project in Immersive Video, is available now in the Apple TV app. You can catch its trailer here. Alongside Submerged’s.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring
Benjamin and Chance get excited for Apple’s upcoming product launches, which we are now expecting for the end of the month. The base model M4 MacBook Pro might even have fully leaked on the web. iOS 18.1 beta 6 brings some nice refinements, and mor.....»»
Apple wants to know why and how often people use their Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro has been available for just over seven months, and Apple is starting to ramp up its market research among customers. The company is sending surveys to early Vision Pro adopters inviting them to share their experiences with things lik.....»»
Uncrackable: Scorpions and sponges inspire sustainable design
Humans are by no means alone in the search for more sustainable materials. Nature, too, has been "working" on the problem of sustainability, and it's been at it for a great deal longer. Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science show how design.....»»
Genetic tweaks show potential for making oats more nutritious and increasing shelf life
A recent study from McGill University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes......»»
European forest plants are migrating westwards: Research suggests nitrogen is the main cause
New research reveals nitrogen pollution, and to a lesser extent climate change, unexpectedly as the key driver behind surprising westward shifts in the distribution of plants......»»
Male CEOs viewed positively for assertive activism stances, study reveals
Investors view CEOs more favorably when they respond to shareholder activism in ways that conform to gender stereotypes, according to new Cornell research......»»
Survey reveals Australians" lukewarm response to urgent action on global heating
An annual climate action survey has highlighted concern for the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and a desire for renewables over nuclear power, however, Australians impacted by the cost-of-living crisis seem less enthusiastic on taking climate change action.....»»
"Overwhelmed, hopeless, crushed": Australian report reveals how housing crisis is reshaping young people"s lives
Australia's housing crisis is severely impacting young people's safety, relationships, health and well-being, education, employment, and ability to plan for the future, according to new report launched in Canberra as part of World Homeless Day......»»
If you have to watch one Hulu show this October, stream this one
This Hulu show is fairly new, but well worth checking out if you're looking for something to watch this October......»»
Prepare for more expensive flagship phones in 2025!
According to the reports, the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be considerably more expensive than the previous model. The post Prepare for more expensive flagship phones in 2025! appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm is expected.....»»
GM says simplifying gasoline vehicles has made them more profitable
Earnings from the Chevrolet Trax subcompact crossover have increased roughly 20 percentage points over the previous model, General Motors President Mark Reuss said......»»
Tesla is about to unveil a robotaxi, but timeline shows Elon Musk has long overpromised
A key selling point for Teslas has long been the promise of full autonomy via a software update. Here's a timeline of those unfulfilled promises since 2014......»»
Next-gen Chevrolet Bolt EV to be part of vehicle ‘family," GM says
GM President Mark Reuss said the Bolt will return for the 2026 model year with updated technology and faster charging than the original......»»
A sharper view of the Milky Way with Gaia and machine learning
A group of scientists led by the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and the Institute of Cosmos Sciences at the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) have used a novel machine learning model to process data for 217 million stars observed by t.....»»
How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi unveiling on Thursday
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to take the wraps off a robotaxi during a special event on Thursday. Here's how to watch a live-stream of the event......»»