Hyundai and Kia led U.S. in vehicle thefts in 2023 after TikTok videos
TikTok videos targeted 2011-21 Hyundai and Kia models that didn't have engine immobilizers......»»
U.S. factory incentives drive big gains in April EV registrations despite Tesla"s 17% plunge
Electric vehicle registrations rose 14 percent in April after a lackluster first quarter. Legacy automakers and startup Rivian led the gains while EV market leader Tesla saw another drop-off compared with last year's numbers......»»
Stealing the spotlight: Auto industry dominates 2023 movie product placements
Concave Brand Tracking's 2023 movie product placement report showed that automakers consistently came up in top spots. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep took second, third, fourth and fifth place, respectively......»»
Ex-OpenAI star Sutskever shoots for superintelligent AI with new company
Safe Superintelligence, Inc. seeks to safely build AI far beyond human capability. Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever physically gestures as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman looks on at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Spring is almost over, and Apple is yet to launch Final Cut Camera app for iPhone
When Apple announced the new and M4 iPad Pro last month, the company also teased updates coming to Final Cut Pro and a new iPhone app called Final Cut Camera, which enables pro camera controls for shooting videos. At the time, Apple said that Final.....»»
Asbury lawsuits allege negligence in 2023 data breach at dealership group
Former Asbury Automotive Group Inc. employees are among the seven plaintiffs who have sued the dealership group, accusing it of negligence after an alleged December 2023 cybersecurity breach......»»
Why Americans aren’t buying more EVs
Tariffs on Chinese EVs could increase costs while reducing competition. Enlarge (credit: koiguo via Getty) Clint and Rachel Wells had reasons to consider buying an electric vehicle when it came to replacing one of their.....»»
Ohio train derailment caused chemical pollution falling to Earth"s surface across the US and beyond, study reveals
A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that the environmental impact of the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train accident in East Palestine, Ohio covered a very large geographical area. Inorganic pollutants re.....»»
Javan rhino clings to survival after Indonesia poaching wave
In 2023, a newborn Javan rhino in Indonesia raised hopes for the highly endangered species. Now, conservationists fear poachers have killed up to a third of the surviving population, possibly with inside help......»»
CarMax to report Q1 earnings as competitors gain steam; used supply, affordability remain concerns
Used-vehicle retailer CarMax Inc. plans to report its fiscal first-quarter earnings on June 21......»»
WhatsApp users can now set HD quality as default for sending photos and videos
WhatsApp last year introduced the option to let users send “HD photos,” keeping their original resolution with lower compression. However, users had to choose the HD option every time they sent a photo to someone – but not anymore. That’s bec.....»»
How to create 8K 360 videos for Apple Vision Pro with Insta360 X4 [Video]
If you’re looking for a way to add 360-degree videos to your Apple Vision Pro, then the might be the easiest and most affordable way for you to do so. With this 8K action camera, you can easily shoot, convert, and send high-quality 360-degree vide.....»»
Punch-through could persuade car makers to adopt next-gen CarPlay
Apple hasn’t had much luck persuading car makers to adopt its next-gen CarPlay, in which its own UI takes over all or most of the vehicle’s displays. But a feature known as punch-through might be the compromise which gets the company at least som.....»»
Tesla defends its lead in American-Made Index; Honda and VW models close in
The Tesla Model Y was the top vehicle in the American-Made Index 2024 survey, but Tesla did not take all four top spots as in 2023......»»
Toyota partners with Maryland"s Pepco on vehicle-to-grid R&D
Potomac Electric Power Co., located in Maryland, will work with Toyota to figure out how best to reduce costs and emissions through researching vehicle usage and charging habits......»»
TikTok launches yet another Instagram clone called Whee
TikTok launches yet another Instagram clone called Whee.....»»
I hated, hated, hated this 2023 movie that everyone else loved. Here’s why
This 2023 movie received highly positive critical reviews and quickly became an internet favorite, but I hated it. Find out what it is and why it stinks......»»
Edge services are extremely attractive targets to attackers
The cyber threat landscape in 2023 and 2024 has been dominated by mass exploitation, according to WithSecure. Edge service KEV vulnerability trends 64% of all edge service and infrastructure Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in the Known Ex.....»»
Mass exploitation is the new primary attack vector for ransomware
The cyber threat landscape in 2023 and 2024 has been dominated by mass exploitation, according to WithSecure. Edge service KEV vulnerability trends 64% of all edge service and infrastructure Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in the Known Ex.....»»
Argus Cyber Security and Microsoft partner to secure automotive fleets throughout the vehicle lifecycle
Argus Cyber Security is collaborating with Microsoft to build a next generation, end-to-end platform for automotive and mobility security. This Argus Vehicle Security Platform consists of two integrated solutions that combine Argus’ automotive.....»»
Drugmaker to testify on why weight-loss drugs cost 15x more in the US
Bernie Sanders cancels subpoena vote. Enlarge / Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, chief executive officer Novo Nordisk A/S, during an interview at the company's headquarters in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, on Monday, June 12, 2023. (credit: Get.....»»