Manslaughter charges follow Tesla driver’s Autopilot red light run
The crash happened in Los Angeles in 2019, killing two people in a Honda Civic. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Prosecutors in California have charged a Tesla driver with two counts of manslaughter as a result o.....»»
Used Teslas are getting very cheap, but buying one can be risky
As used Teslas drop in price, are they a bargain or buyer beware? Enlarge / Used Tesla Model 3s can be had for less than $20,000 now. (credit: Getty Images) The launch of a new electric vehicle these days is invariably m.....»»
Elon Musk could become U.S. policy adviser if Trump wins election, report says
The two have discussed ways for Musk, who runs the social media platform X as well as SpaceX and Tesla, to have "formal input and influence" over economic and border security policies, according to The Wall Street Journal......»»
Starless and forever alone: More "rogue" planets discovered
The Euclid space telescope has discovered seven more rogue planets, shining a light on the dark and lonely worlds floating freely through the universe untethered to any star......»»
Tesla settles fatal crash suit as another jury trial loomed
Tesla Inc. has reached a deal to resolve a lawsuit over the death of a Model S passenger in a fiery 2016 crash, marking the second time in two months the electric-vehicle maker has avoided a jury trial in California over a fatal wreck......»»
Biologists find nanoplastics in developing chicken heart
Nanoplastics can accumulate in developing hearts, according to a study published in Environment International by biologist Meiru Wang from Leiden University. Her research on chicken embryos sheds new light on how these tiny plastic particles pose a t.....»»
LG’s Tone Free T80 wireless earbuds come with head tracking — and a free portable speaker
The LG Tone Free T80 wireless earbuds boast a graphene speaker driver, Dolby Head Tracking, and a limited time promotion for a free Bluetooth speaker......»»
iFixit ends Samsung deal as oppressive repair shop requirements come to light
iFixit says "flashy press releases don’t mean much without follow-through." Enlarge (credit: Samsung) IFixit and Samsung were once leading the charge in device repair, but iFixit says it's ending its repair partnership.....»»
Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model Y: Can Kia’s new entry-level car take on Tesla?
Kia has finally announced the Kia EV3, which is expected to be its cheapest EV yet. How does it compare with the most popular EV right now, the Tesla Model Y?.....»»
Three VR game staples have arrived on Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro has picked up three new games including oldie-but-goodie "Job Simulator," its follow-up "Vacation Simulator," and tabletop survival RPG "Demeo."Battle together with friends in "Demeo"Job Simulator, which came out in 2016, asks pl.....»»
Is Furiosa a worthy follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road?
How well does George Miller's Furiosa stack up to Mad Max: Fury Road? The answer is more complicated than you might think......»»
Novel design approach achieves nonlinear photochromism using easy-to-synthesize rhodamine spirolactam derivatives
Photochromic compounds, which change their color when exposed to light, have been widely used as photo switches to control different properties of materials. Nonlinear photochromic compounds, characterized by a nonlinear response to the intensity of.....»»
Researchers develop high-performance blue organic LEDs based on thermally activated delayed fluorescence material
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have become a leading display technology. The luminescent material is a core component of OLEDs. Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials have emerged as promising emitters for achieving high-eff.....»»
Apple not yet satisfied with iPhone 16 Pro Max screens, as rest enter production
Apple has reportedly given the green light to its three OLED panel suppliers to begin mass production of three of the four iPhone 16 displays. However, the Cupertino company is seemingly not yet satisfied with test production of displays for the i.....»»
How to watch SpaceX launch Starship on fourth test flight
SpaceX is targeting next week for the fourth test flight of the megarocket, though it's dependent upon getting the green light from the FAA......»»
Here’s a look at an unreleased Apple Watch silicone band with a metal buckle
Apple experiments with a lot of things inside its laboratories, and many of these experiments never see the light of day. One of these experiments is a quite intriguing silicone band for the that has a metal buckle. And thanks to a leaked prototype,.....»»
A light plane with two people on board makes emergency landing in Sydney
A light plane with two people on board makes emergency landing in Sydney.....»»
MPD: Driver rams into food truck, attempts to strike two people
MPD: Driver rams into food truck, attempts to strike two people.....»»
TESS finds intriguing world sized between Earth and Venus
Using observations by NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and many other facilities, two international teams of astronomers have discovered a planet between the sizes of Earth and Venus only 40 light-years away. Multiple factors make.....»»
Driver barricades after freeway crash in San Ramon, CHP says he was under influence of drugs
Driver barricades after freeway crash in San Ramon, CHP says he was under influence of drugs.....»»
Nissan follows Tesla in adopting EV cost-slashing gigacasting
Nissan thinks it can cut the cost of EV components by 10 percent and shed weight by some 20 percent by shifting to gigacasting for large aluminum parts......»»