Manchin vows to sue Biden administration over EV tax credits
The senator doesn't think making powders or wafers counts as "processing." Enlarge / US Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) is a millionaire thanks to coal, gas, and oil interests. He was responsible for rewriting the US electric vehicl.....»»
Pindrop Pulse offers protection against audio deepfakes
Pindrop launched Pindrop Pulse, an audio liveness detection capabilities for real-time identification, monitoring, and analysis of audio deepfakes. Notably, Pulse was instrumental in identifying the TTS engine used in the recent President Biden roboc.....»»
NASA vows to battle "organizational silence" as problems arise amid Artemis delays
NASA was riding a high after the overall success of Artemis I when the uncrewed rocket made a test run to the moon and back in 2022, so the message remained full steam ahead to push for a crewed Artemis II flight in 2024 and the return of humans to t.....»»
Stellantis shuns buying regulatory credits, evolves lineup
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares isn't allowing the automaker "to ever buy a single credit," said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of the Dodge and Ram brands......»»
Madame Web: how many post-credits scenes does it have?
Sony's new Spider-Man-less Marvel movie is now in theaters, but how many post-credits scenes does Madame Web have for its Spider-Women?.....»»
Analysis: Biden"s drive for EVs collides with Detroit"s profit machines
The Biden administration and automakers are in the final stages of negotiating over ambitious new rules to accelerate the electric-vehicle transition that could cost Detroit's automakers billions and fuel an election-year clash over climate policy......»»
Can you sanitize the inside of your nose to prevent COVID? Nope, FDA says.
There are a lot of COVID nasal sprays for sale, but little data to show they work. Enlarge (credit: Nozin.com) More than four years after SARS-CoV-2 made its global debut, the US Food and Drug Administration is still wor.....»»
Couple credits Apple Watch for detecting silent heart condition requiring medical intervention
Apple Watch added atrial fibrillation detection several years ago, and customers have benefited from the feature ever since. The latest example of making a difference comes from a couple out of Summerville, South Carolina. more….....»»
FCC outlaws voice cloning robocalls after AI-generated voice claimed to be President Biden
The United States Federal Communications Commission has agreed to outlaw robocalls that use voice cloning technology. The development comes after a wave of robocalls used an AI-generated voice claiming to be Joe Biden to mislead voters during a US pr.....»»
Helldivers 2: how to get and use Warbonds and Super Credits
Regular money is no longer a thing on Super Earth or in the universe of Helldivers 2. Instead, you must learn about how to earn and spend your Warbond Medals......»»
US funds $5B chip effort after lagging on semiconductor innovation
US had failed to fund the "science half" of CHIPS and Science Act, critic said. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks before signing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. (credit: Chip Somodevilla / Staff | Getty Images North Amer.....»»
Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»
Texas firm allegedly behind fake Biden robocall that told people not to vote
Tech and telecom firms helped New Hampshire AG trace call to "Life Corporation." Enlarge / US President Joe Biden speaks on the phone in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2023. (credit: Getty Images.....»»
Biden strengthens US soot regulations, angering industry
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing......»»
U.S. closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was ending the probe after the Korean automakers previously issued eight recalls covering about 3 million vehicles to address engine fires......»»
Overnight SpaceX launch set for NASA Earth science probe
A NASA satellite that will look at the tiniest parts of the air and ocean is set for an overnight launch from the Space Coast after a years-long path to the launch pad that staved off repeated attempts by the Trump administration to cancel the missio.....»»
Facebook rules allowing fake Biden “pedophile” video deemed “incoherent”
Meta may revise AI policies that experts say overlook “more misleading” content. Enlarge (credit: JasonDoiy | iStock Unreleased) A fake video manipulated to falsely depict President Joe Biden inappropriately touching.....»»
The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way
The Biden administration aims to deploy offshore wind turbines capable of generating 30 gigawatts of power by 2030. With less than a decade to go, the country remains woefully behind target......»»
Energy Secretary Granholm: Biden administration not ‘tapping brakes" on EVs
Granholm's comments come after thousands of car dealerships last month urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks.,.....»»
Dealers say Biden"s EV strategy is too aggressive for U.S. market
Nearly 83 percent of dealers say the federal government is pushing the industry to move too fast on EVs, according to responses to the Automotive News 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey of 208 dealers and dealership managers......»»
Lawmakers want U.S. to probe four Chinese firms involved in Ford battery plant
The chairs of two U.S. House committees asked the Biden administration to investigate four Chinese companies they say are involved in Ford Motor's planned Michigan battery plant, according to a letter seen by Reuters......»»