No, the FAA isn't fining SpaceX because of Elon Musk's politics, former FAA head says
This week, Elon Musk identified a new constraint for his Mars-bound ambitions. It wasn't the -85°F surface temperature, or the 140 million miles he'll need to travel. Rather, it's something far more pedestrian: “The fundamental problem is that humanity will forever be confined to Ear
Apple Intelligence is now live in public beta. Here's what it offers and how to enable it.
Apple Intelligence took another major step toward mainstream availability Thursday with the launch of the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 public betas.
Starting Thursday, those who are enrolled in Apple's public beta program will be able to experience the generative AI-fueled pla
A leadership shake-up at Motional, inside the fight over TuSimple’s cash, and Fisker waffles on recall repairs
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Cruise robotaxis return to the Bay Area nearly one year after pedestrian crash
Cruise is returning to the streets of Sunnyvale and Mountain View for the first time since it paused operations in the Bay Area after a robotaxi struck a pedestrian in October 2023.
The company said Thursday that it will put “several” vehicles driven by humans in the two cities that wi
For $5, Photon Library brings back the feel of the old iOS Photos app
A new app is offering an alternative to those who aren’t pleased with the iOS 18 Photos app “upgrade.” Capitalizing on the consumer backlash over Apple’s now one-page, tab-free redesign of its default Photos app, photography app maker LateNiteSoft is introducing a new app ca
Apple’s new macOS Sequoia update is breaking some cybersecurity tools
On Monday, Apple released its latest computer operating system update called macOS 15, or Sequoia. And, somehow, the software update has broken the functionality of several security tools made by CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft, and others, according to posts on social media, as well as message
Google rolls out automatic passkey syncing via Password Manager
Passkeys, the digital credentials that let you sign into apps and websites without entering a password, are getting easier to use for Chrome users.
You can now save passkeys to Google Password Manager, Google’s password manager built into Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux, so that your pa
Back Market lays out its plan to make refurbished phones go mainstream
Back Market held a press conference on Thursday morning in Paris to talk about upcoming product launches and give an update on the company's current situation. If you're not familiar with the French startup, it operates a marketplace of refurbished electronics devices — mostly smartphones
UPchieve, an online tutor app for low-income students, launches a free tool for teachers
UPchieve, the free, 24/7 online tutoring and college counseling app for low-income students, announced Thursday it’s giving teachers in Title 1 middle schools and high schools a new tool to ensure their students get the academic support they need.
The new offering, called “UPchieve for
Amazon releases a video generator — but only for ads
Like its rival, Google, Amazon has launched an AI-powered video generator — but it’s only for advertisers at the moment, and somewhat limited in what it can do.
Today at its Accelerate conference, Amazon unveiled Video Generator, which turns a single product image into video showcases
Tidal Metals sees seawater as the solution to a critical mineral shortage
Last year, the U.S. designated magnesium as a critical mineral, one of the “electric 18” that are critical for the energy transition. The metal is used in a range of electronics, and it weighs less than aluminum, making it an attractive alternative for automakers.
But like with so many o
Amazon debuts Project Amelia, an AI assistant for sellers
Amazon sellers now have access to an AI assistant designed to help grow their business by answering questions about their metrics, and later, helping to resolve issues that arise. The assistant, code-named Project Amelia and built on AWS’s Amazon Bedrock, is available in beta to U.S. sellers,
Zeno emerges from stealth to crib Tesla's master plan for Africa and beyond
When Elon Musk published Tesla's first “master plan” in 2006, it seemed a bit far-fetched that batteries would end up changing the automotive industry, much less global power production and consumption. Today, as electric vehicles continue to gain market share and massive batteries displace
AI notetaker Fathom raises $17M
In many meetings today, it sometimes feels like there are more AI notetaking and transcription bots than people. There are seemingly dozens of options to choose from these days, but one I’ve seen with increasing regularity is Fathom. The company was one of the earlier players when it launched