Tesla owners sue over impact of software update on EV batteries
The lawsuit claims Tesla’s updates and their effects violate state and federal laws because they can cut driving range by up to 20 percent and can require some owners to replace batteries at a cost of $15,000......»»
Intel’s Core Ultra 200S CPUs are its biggest desktop refresh in three years
CPUs bring Core Ultra features to desktops, with similar performance caveats. Intel's 14th-generation desktop processors were a mild update on top of a mild update: a barely faste.....»»
Geologist helps track lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier, revealing global impact of human activities
A collaborative research team involving Texas A&M University geologist Dr. Franco Marcantonio has examined the source of lead contamination in a Tibetan glacier, concluding that human activities have introduced the pollutant metal into some of the mo.....»»
Waymo’s Hyundai robotaxi deal may steal the show from Tesla
Hyundai has unveiled a partnership with Waymo, which will add Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 to the fleet of the robotaxi operator......»»
Windows 11 is creating an ‘undeletable’ 8.63GB cache
The undeletable cache issue stems from the 'checkpoint update' system, a feature designed to download smaller, incremental patches instead of full updates......»»
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0, preventing downgrades from 18.0.1
Today exactly one week after releasing iOS 18.0.1 to the public, Apple has stopped signing the prior iOS 18.0 software release. This means it’s no longer possible to downgrade to the older iPhone version. more….....»»
Man learns he’s being dumped via “dystopian” AI summary of texts
"No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment," Apple AI summarized. On Wednesday, NYC-based software developer Nick Spreen received a surprising alert on his.....»»
Red milkweed beetle genome offers evolutionary insights into plant-insect interactions
Studying the secrets of how the common red milkweed beetle can safely feed on a toxic plant helps illuminate the ecological, evolutionary and economic impact of insect-plant interactions from a genomic perspective......»»
What yields per acre reveal about the impact of extreme weather
Since time immemorial, crop yields have been influenced by such extreme weather phenomena as heat waves, persisting droughts, downpours and lasting rainfall. Many studies have already demonstrated that due to climate change, periods of extreme weathe.....»»
Actively exploited Firefox zero-day fixed, update ASAP! (CVE-2024-9680)
Mozilla has pushed out an emergency update for its Firefox and Firefox ESR browsers to fix a vulnerability (CVE-2024-9680) that is being exploited in the wild. About CVE-2024-9680 Reported by ESET malware researcher Damien Schaeffer, CVE-2024-9680 is.....»»
ESET updates Vulnerability and Patch Management module
ESET released its updated ESET Vulnerability and Patch Management module. With the new update, ESET V&PM has expanded to support Linux1 (desktops and servers), as well as macOS2 devices, covering broader parts of a business’ ecosystem. The V&PM.....»»
Tesla is about to unveil a robotaxi, but timeline shows Elon Musk has long overpromised
A key selling point for Teslas has long been the promise of full autonomy via a software update. Here's a timeline of those unfulfilled promises since 2014......»»
Next-gen Chevrolet Bolt EV to be part of vehicle ‘family," GM says
GM President Mark Reuss said the Bolt will return for the 2026 model year with updated technology and faster charging than the original......»»
Maze of adapters, software patches dedicated GPU working on a Raspberry Pi
It's not a gaming powerhouse, but it's an interesting proof of concept. Raspberry Pi owners have always been prone to coming up with elaborate, technically interesting but practic.....»»
Telegram now lets businesses use the app to verify phone numbers
Telegram this week announced an update with some new features, and there’s one in particular that’s quite interesting. The platform will now allow businesses to use Telegram for phone number verification, which can be more convenient than using m.....»»
Maze of adapters, software patches gets a dedicated GPU working on a Raspberry Pi
It's not a gaming powerhouse, but it's an interesting proof of concept. Raspberry Pi owners have always been prone to coming up with elaborate, technically-interesting-but-practic.....»»
How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi unveiling on Thursday
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to take the wraps off a robotaxi during a special event on Thursday. Here's how to watch a live-stream of the event......»»
Nissan joins ChargeScape, a way for EV owners to sell watts back to the grid
Nissan is joining ChargeScape, a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) venture backed by BMW, Ford, and Honda. The launch comes ahead of Tesla's expected V2G adoption in 2025......»»
GM ditches failed Ultium battery branding as its EV sales soar
GM says it's time to embrace new cell formats and chemistries. General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US autom.....»»
Solid-state batteries need proven benefits over lithium ion to become EV market player
As solid-state battery technology evolves, lithium ion batteries, which power the vast majority of EVs on the road, are also advancing......»»
North America can seize EV leadership from China, GM battery chief says
The U.S. can seize global leadership on electric vehicle batteries as the customer base for EVs grows, said Kurt Kelty, General Motors' vice president of batteries......»»