Lotus Eletre R is a 900-horsepower SUV that weirdly slays the competition
Lotus is ready to sell you a super EV SUV. What is it, and can it be a winner? Enlarge / Lotus followed up the Eletre S with a far more powerful Eletre R. Lotus purists might not like how much mass it carries around. (credit: Sey.....»»
UK regulator prepares to restart Apple cloud gaming probe in January
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority will be restarting its investigation into the cloud gaming market on January 24, after Apple failed to win its appeal against the probe in November.App Store iconIn November, London's Court of Appeal overtur.....»»
Apple hit with antitrust lawsuit alleging Apple Pay ‘bribe’ with Visa and Mastercard
Apple, Visa, and Mastercard have been named in a new antitrust class action lawsuit that accuses the three of conspiring to stifle competition for point-of-sale payment card services. As reported by Reuters, the lawsuit alleges that this has led to m.....»»
Apple, Visa, Mastercard face lawsuit over high merchant fees
Apple has been named in a proposed class-action lawsuit alongside Mastercard and Visa, over claims of conspiracy to cut competition and make merchants pay higher fees for credit and debit card transactions.Apple PayFiled on Thursday at the East St. L.....»»
Lucid Gravity vs. Tesla Model X: Luxury electric SUVs duke it out
The Tesla Model X has some serious competition -- the Lucid Gravity has been revealed, and it has a lot to offer. But how do they compare?.....»»
Cruise layoffs mark ‘pivotal" moment for GM partnership — and the AV industry
Layoffs at Cruise, the GM robotaxi subsidiary, mark an inflection point for both companies as autonomous vehicle competition has thinned, automakers face pressure to cut costs and both public and investor confidence in the self-driving revolution has.....»»
Turing test on steroids: Chatbot Arena crowdsources ratings for 45 AI models
Over 130K blind ratings show ChatGPT-4 Turbo outclassing the competition. Enlarge / A Rock'em Sock'em AI model battle. (credit: CSA Images) As the AI landscape has expanded to include dozens of distinct large language mo.....»»
The Tesla Cybertruck is here, but how does it compare with the competition?
The Tesla Cybertruck is finally getting delivered -- but how does it truly compare to other electric trucks out there right now? Here's a look......»»
Making precision calculations at the cusp of the high-luminosity LHC era
There are many open questions about the Standard Model of particle physics (SM), which is currently the best description we have of the world of particle physics. Experimental and theoretical physicists vie with each other in a healthy competition to.....»»
Study analyzes how the green transition affects competition and concentration in the business market
The green transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy has become a necessity to combat climate change, the scarcity of resources, and pollution. Businesses have been forced to shift from traditional fossil fuels to rene.....»»
The 10 best video games of 2023
After a historic year for video games, these 10 releases beat out the competition to make our annual year-end list......»»
Revisiting the Ford Mustang Mach-E—how’s the pony EV doing 3 years later?
This midsize crossover EV has a lot more competition than when it debuted in 2021. Enlarge / The Ford Mustang Mach-E is now in its third year of production, so it felt like a good idea to see how it's maturing. (credit: Jonathan.....»»
Against the Storm feels like WarCraft without the war, and it’s weirdly calming
Build a town, direct its workers, and be weirdly tranquil as it washes away. Enlarge / I'd like to pretend I'd built a settlement this neatly compact and organized—with street grids, even—but alas, this is a provided screensh.....»»
Businesses gain upper hand with GenAI integration
Firms that actively harness generative AI to enhance experiences, offerings, and productivity will realize outsized growth and will outpace their competition, according to Forrester. Between July and September 2023, the number of enterprises that are.....»»
The TCL 40XL is on Sale Now for Less than $200!
The phone undercuts a lot of the Android competition, going for as low as $169.99. The post The TCL 40XL is on Sale Now for Less than $200! appeared first on Phandroid. In addition to its wide selection of smart TVs and displays, TCL’.....»»
UK regulator can investigate Apple"s cloud gaming, says court
London's Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling and is allowing the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to probe into mobile browsers and gaming on iOS.The App Store on iOSThe CMA officially launched an investigation into the mobile browser domin.....»»
Two key Apple suppliers in patent battle over tetraprism lens
Two key Apple suppliers are reported to be in a patent battle over the iPhone 15 Pro Max tetraprism lens. The maker of the periscope lens currently exclusive to the top-end iPhone 15 is seemingly concerned about competition from another Apple lens su.....»»
Where to watch Squid Game: The Challenge, Netflix new reality show
Squid Game, the popular South Korean survival drama, is being transformed into a reality competition series. Find out where to watch Squid Game: The Challenge......»»
Lotus Eletre R is a 900-horsepower SUV that weirdly slays the competition
Lotus is ready to sell you a super EV SUV. What is it, and can it be a winner? Enlarge / Lotus followed up the Eletre S with a far more powerful Eletre R. Lotus purists might not like how much mass it carries around. (credit: Sey.....»»
Houston high schoolers" re-imagined Mercedes makes semifinals in global Hot Wheels contest
A Mercedes sedan turned into an off-roader by Houston high school auto tech students was named a semifinalist in a global Hot Wheels competition......»»
iOS 17.2 hints at Apple moving towards letting users sideload apps from outside the App Store [U]
Apple has been under pressure in the European Union as the Digital Markets Act antitrust legislation requires the company to allow users to sideload apps outside the App Store to increase competition. 9to5Mac has now found evidence in the iOS 17.2 be.....»»