Tesla’s self-driving claims subject to federal securities and wire fraud probe
Prosecutors are combing subpoenaed materials for evidence Tesla knowingly misled. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Tesla | Airplane!) There's more bad news for Tesla. On Monday, we learned that CEO Elon Musk is continuin.....»»
Amazon execs may be personally liable for tricking users into Prime sign-ups
Emails reveal Amazon has pushed back on FTC demands for data on all Prime users. Enlarge (credit: 400tmax | iStock Unreleased) Yesterday, Amazon failed to convince a US district court to dismiss the Federal Trade Commiss.....»»
NHTSA asks Tesla for more information in ongoing steering loss safety probe
U.S. auto safety regulators are asking Tesla to produce additional safety and complaint records regarding an ongoing safety probe into power steering loss in some Model 3 and Y vehicles......»»
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.....»»
U.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns
Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesd.....»»
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......»»
Tested: Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 over-delivers – with the usual pros & cons
The Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 is the latest iteration of a product the company has been offering for around a decade now. The battery case claims to extend the battery life of an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max by 50% – but.....»»
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......»»
YouTube claims video skipping isn’t due to ad blockers
YouTube has issued a statement on the recent issues that some users are facing, claiming it's a performance issue not related to ad blockers. The post YouTube claims video skipping isn’t due to ad blockers appeared first on Phandroid. Th.....»»
Sketchy rumor claims iPhone 16 Pro batteries to see modest size increase
A video supposedly showing the L-shaped battery for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reveals bigger capacities, but the numbers aren't surprising.iPhone 16 Pro could get a bigger batteryApple has consistently fallen well under the curve of expecte.....»»
Bungie wins landmark suit against Destiny 2 cheat-maker AimJunkies
Three-year suit had claims of hidden crypto, fake Ukrainians, counter-hacking. Enlarge (credit: Bungie) They wanted to make money by selling cheating tools to Destiny 2 players. They may have ended up setting US legal pr.....»»
Auto loan tech company Defi Solutions says nothing sensitive accessed in breach
Car loan software provider Defi Solutions on April 29 reassured lenders that despite hacker claims to the contrary, no sensitive information had been accessed in a breach discovered nearly two months earlier......»»
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?.....»»
Study shows plant hydraulics create streaming electric potential in sync with biological clock
When plants draw water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves, they produce an electric potential that could be harnessed as a renewable energy source. However, like all living things, plants are subject to a circadian rhythm—the biolog.....»»
Botslab G980H Dashcam captures your driving in stunning 4K
A dashcam is useful if you need an extra pair of eyes on the road, and the Botslab G980H could be a great choice. The post Botslab G980H Dashcam captures your driving in stunning 4K appeared first on Phandroid. Dashcams are useful accessor.....»»
Sturgeon remain rare in Great Lakes, but Detroit River"s population thrives
A pair of federal fish experts braced themselves as they cradled a hulking fish over the side of their boat just north of the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. Its kick would be strong enough to unhorse a novice angler, but the duo had performed this routine 3.....»»
ChatGPT really isn"t great at answering programming questions yet
Study claims generative AI wrong than it is right when it comes to coding queries......»»
Today"s MacBook Pro price war knocks $300 off Apple"s M3 Max 16-inch with 48GB RAM
Apple Authorized Resellers Amazon and B&H Photo are engaged in a price war on the M3 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch, driving the high-end model with a top-of-the-line 40-core GPU and 48GB RAM down to $3,699.Save $300 on a loaded M3 Max MacBook Pro.This load.....»»
EarthCARE satellite to probe how clouds affect climate
Will clouds help cool or warm our world in the years ahead? The EarthCARE satellite will soon blast off on a mission to find out, aiming to investigate what role clouds could play in the fight against climate change......»»
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......»»
Tesla Cybertruck buyer complains of constant attention, "the middle finger"
The first Cybertruck buyer in Maine says he wasn't expecting to get stared at, yelled at and flipped off whenever he drives around town......»»