Volkswagen recalls almost 21,000 ID.4s for software fix
New software fixes the battery management and pulse inverter control modules. Enlarge / Early VW ID.4s will need to visit a dealership for a software update. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Volkswagen is the latest OEM to issu.....»»
Should I Take a $500,000 Lump Sum or $3,500 Monthly Payments for My Pension?
Should I Take a $500,000 Lump Sum or $3,500 Monthly Payments for My Pension?.....»»
Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020—our research shows how successful they"ve been
In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the state's voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters, it appears that roughly one.....»»
Robotaxi aside, a $25,000 EV would be pointless, Tesla CEO says
Elon Musk says that a regular $25,000 Tesla model would be “pointless.”.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro Max might deliver the big design change fans want
If it weren’t for Face ID, we’d have a single type of smartphone display design right now: hole-punch screens like those on the Galaxy S24 … The post iPhone 17 Pro Max might deliver the big design change fans want appeared first on.....»»
iOS 18.2 finally brings back my favorite iPhone Lock Screen feature
Apple just started the testing cycle of iOS 18.2. This upcoming software update will be packed with long-awaited Apple Intelligence features, such as Genmoji, Image … The post iOS 18.2 finally brings back my favorite iPhone Lock Screen feature.....»»
Don"t be duped: Here"s how to spot deepfakes
Not all deepfakes are bad. Deepfakes—digital artifacts including photos, videos and audio that have been generated or modified using artificial intelligence (AI) software—often look and sound real. Deepfake content has been used to dupe viewers,.....»»
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro: Which Pro is best?
The iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro both offer a flagship experience at $1,000, with similarities in the design, display and cameras. But which should you buy?.....»»
If you aren’t already using the Apple Sports app, you need to
Chances are you have an app on your phone for following sports scores. If that app isn't Apple Sports, this is your chance to fix that......»»
Cisco issues emergency fix for VPN tool, users told to update now
Actively-exploited bugs have no workarounds, Cisco warns......»»
Google’s fix for the fake AI photo problem it created still isn’t good enough
When I first saw the photos of Donald Trump working in a McDonald’s a few days ago, the first thing I thought of was generative … The post Google’s fix for the fake AI photo problem it created still isn’t good enough appeared.....»»
SEC fines tech companies for misleading SolarWinds disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited – with making materially misleading disclosures regarding cy.....»»
Scout Motors’ new pickup and SUV EVs will start at “under $60,000”
The Terra pickup and Traveler SUV will be built in South Carolina in 2027. Scout provided flights from Washington to Nashville and accommodation so Ars could attend the reveal. Ar.....»»
This 97-inch TV has a $4,000 discount, and it still costs an arm and a leg
The 97-inch LG G2 Series OLED 4K TV Gallery Edition remains expensive after a $4,000 discount from Best Buy. You should act fast if you want the savings though......»»
Scout Traveler and Scout Terra forge a new path for EVs
The Volkswagen Group's new Scout Motors EV brand kicks off with an electric pickup truck and SUV launching in 2027......»»
Apple teases “week of announcements” about the Mac starting on Monday
Announcements will almost certainly include the first wave of M4-powered Macs. Apple has released new iPhones, new Apple Watches, a new iPad mini, and a flotilla of software updat.....»»
Audio-Technica’s new audiophile open-back headphones hit a sub-$1,000 price
Audio-Technica has dropped the price of entry into high-end, open-back listening to under $1,000 with its new ATH-ADX3000 headphones......»»
The Galaxy Ring 2 could fix the biggest problem with the device
Samsung filed a patent that hints at an adjustable smart ring. Imagine being able to purchase the Galaxy Ring without the need for a sizing kit......»»
Elon Musk says making a regular $25,000 Tesla would be "pointless" as he goes all-in on robotaxis
Elon Musk says making a regular $25,000 Tesla would be "pointless" as he goes all-in on robotaxis.....»»
Today’s deals: $18 portable power bank, $120 electric standing desk, $220 TP-Link WiFi 7 router, more
Thursday’s top daily deals include a deep discount on the INIU ultra-slim portable power bank that more than 10,000 people have bought in the past … The post Today’s deals: $18 portable power bank, $120 electric standing desk, $220.....»»
Apple Intelligence -- The test applications that paved the way for Apple"s generative AI
Apple Intelligence is the product of more than a year's worth of tireless testing. Here's what Apple engineers used to ensure the quality of their AI software.Internally, Apple used multiple test applications ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch.Fo.....»»