MacWhisper can now auto-translate transcripts into other languages
MacWhisper is a popular tool that uses AI to quickly transcribe audio. The app has been getting a lot of updates in recent weeks, and its latest version introduces the ability to auto-translate transcripts into other languages. more….....»»
Grand Theft Auto 6 is unaffected by the video game voice actors strike
A lot of games could be affected by the SAG-AFTRA video game actors strike, but Grand Theft Auto 6 isn't one of them......»»
Threat of slimmer used-car profits, supply allows for little slack in 2024, dealers say
Franchised dealership and auto retail group leaders spoke with Automotive News in June and July about used-car market certainties and uncertainties in 2024......»»
Early CDK Global DMS return helped ease Group 1"s Q2 losses
The auto retailer estimates it lost $17 million in pretax income in the second-quarter due to the CDK outage......»»
China poised to lead global auto market, S&P Global says
BYD has emerged as a top 10 manufacturer, and evolving retail networks and new factories in Europe offer opportunities for Chinese automakers. Despite European and North American tariffs, they continue to push forward......»»
Here’s what’s new for Apple Podcasts in iOS 18
Apple Podcasts keeps getting better. The app debuted one of my favorite new features, transcripts, earlier this year. When iOS 18 arrives this fall, Podcasts will score a handful of other great upgrades. Here are all the new features coming to App.....»»
FTC CARS Rule could put auto lenders at risk
The Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule poised to take effect upon car dealerships might have created risk for auto lenders, too, under the federal Holder Rule, experts say......»»
NHTSA ends probe into 1.7 million Honda vehicles for power loss
Top U.S. auto safety regulators are closing an investigation into about 1.7 million Honda Motor Co. vehicles for loss of power......»»
How to disable Auto Blocker on your Samsung phone
Samsung has an Auto Blocker feature on their phones that blocks sideloading of apps, and here’s how you can disable it. The post How to disable Auto Blocker on your Samsung phone appeared first on Phandroid. One of the reasons why you sh.....»»
The Quest 3 is getting a personal assistant courtesy of Meta AI
The experimental Meta AI on Quest can answer questions, translate text, and offer fashion advice on the fly......»»
What Trump vs. Harris means for the auto industry
Vice President Kamala Harris will likely inherit President Joe Biden's sweeping automotive and labor agenda if she clinches the Democratic nomination for president in August......»»
High school girls" club offers support for peers taking male-dominated automotive classes
The Girls Get It Done Club is aimed at providing support for girls interested in being auto technicians but who don't feel all that comfortable — or confident — in the male-dominated classes they attend at Sabin-Schellenberg Professional Technica.....»»
New Ally CEO Michael Rhodes says he"ll play to bank"s auto strength
Ally Financial's new CEO Michael Rhodes said during the second-quarter earnings call July 17 that he would continue to prioritize Ally strengths such as its auto business rather than "emerging opportunities.".....»»
What Supreme Court"s overturning of Chevron deference means for auto industry regulation
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference limits the authority of federal agencies, but past legal challenges and compromises with industry make automotive regulators uniquely positioned to survive further judicial challenges......»»
Google Maps adding incident reports on Apple CarPlay, but still not on Android Auto
Google Maps, like Waze, supports user-based reports of incidents such as crashes, road conditions, and police speed traps, and support for that functionality is finally showing up on CarPlay. more….....»»
The next Nvidia driver makes even more GPUs “open,” in a specific, quirky way
You can't see inside the firmware, but more open code can translate it for you. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) You have to read the headline on Nvidia's latest GPU announcement slowly, parsing each clause as it arrives......»»
Auto repossessions surge 23% in U.S. during first half of 2024 as Americans fall behind on payments
With high interest rates and inflation hitting household budgets, the spike in seizures provides a window into the average consumer’s financial health at a key time for policymakers......»»
Samsung’s “Live Translate” Now Supports Major Voice-calling Apps
The feature works on-device. The post Samsung’s “Live Translate” Now Supports Major Voice-calling Apps appeared first on Phandroid. Following an announcement a month ago that it will expand its Live Translate feature to m.....»»
Q2 earnings: CDK Global shutdown will hit all 6 public auto retailers, analysts predict
Both the second- and sixth-largest dealership groups in the U.S. use CDK's dealer management system at all stores......»»
New tool monitors wildlife conservation in low-resource languages
Activists on the front lines of wildlife conservation routinely monitor news articles for information about infrastructure projects that could threaten at-risk animals. But that monitoring required more staff time than organizations on the ground cou.....»»
Ally Q2 net income slips 11%; auto income down 19%
Ally Financial's net income fell 11 percent in the second quarter as the bank set aside more money in case of losses, experienced higher expenses and drew less net revenue from financing......»»