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Isuzu’s first electric truck is a Ranger-sized 4WD pickup for Europe
Isuzu’s first electric truck is a Ranger-sized 4WD pickup for Europe Isuzu has started mass production of its all-electric D-Max pickup truck in Thailand, featuring a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system with 140kW of power. The new D-Max EV matches the towing capacity of Isuzu’s current diesel-powered D-Max at 7,716 pounds (3,500kg) and has a range of […]
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Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple
Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple Apple has launched a new website called “Snapshot on Apple” that showcases celebrity profiles and their work across various Apple services. The website features a carousel of 36 celebrity images, with no manual scrolling or searching option. Clicking on each image takes you to a […]
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Slate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 Truck
Slate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 Truck Slate Auto has confirmed that it will build its $20,000 electric Truck at an existing factory in Warsaw, Indiana, which will produce 150,000 Trucks annually. The factory, a former printing press facility, will be retrofitted to accommodate Slate’s production needs, with renovations expected to cost hundreds […]
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Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI
Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI Natasha Lyonne is set to direct and star in a new sci-fi film called “Uncanny Valley”, which will feature elements generated by AI models. The film, co-written with Brit Marling, tells the story of a teenage girl whose life is […]
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Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change
Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change Tesla will no longer have to report as many Level 2 crashes under the revised rule change announced by the US Department of Transportation, which aims to “slash red tape” and promote innovation. The revised rule excludes certain types of crashes […]
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OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe
OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe The OnePlus 13T will not be sold in Europe or North America. The phone was launched in China and will be sold in India as the 13S, but no US release is planned. The 6.3-inch screen of the 13T is considered “small” by today’s standards, […]
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Isuzu starts mass producing its first all-electric pickup truck
Isuzu starts mass producing its first all-electric pickup truck Isuzu has started mass producing its first all-electric pickup truck, the D-Max EV, in Thailand. The D-Max EV features a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system with 140kW of power and can match the performance of existing diesel models. The truck has a range of up to 163 miles […]
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Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are down to their best price of the year
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are down to their best price of the year The latest AirPods Pro are on sale for $169 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, which is just $16 shy of their all-time low. The second-gen AirPods Pro offer superb audio, active noise cancellation, and crystal-clear voice call quality, making them some […]
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NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy
NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy NASA has successfully tested its Hazard Detection Lidar technology at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a crucial step towards safe and precise landings on the Moon. The lidar system can map an area equivalent to two football fields in just two seconds and processes […]
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AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network
AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network AirPlay security flaws have been discovered by cybersecurity firm Oligo, which could allow hackers to spread malware on your network. The vulnerabilities, dubbed “AirBorne,” are wormable and can be used to take over an AirPlay device and spread malware throughout a local network if […]
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NASA Technology Enables Leaps in Artificial Intelligence
NASA Technology Enables Leaps in Artificial Intelligence NASA’s Ames Research Center played a crucial role in developing Machine-to-Machine Intelligence Corp.’s (M2Mi) artificial intelligence technology, which enables automated, secure communications between satellites and ground-based computers. The technology, known as root cause analysis, allows networks to identify their own issues and fix themselves, making it a key […]
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Google’s AI podcast maker is now available in over 50 languages
Google’s AI podcast maker is now available in over 50 languages Google’s AI podcast maker, Audio Overviews, is now available in over 50 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Turkish, Korean, and Chinese. To switch to a different language, users can select their settings in the top-right corner of the Google NotebookLM app and choose […]
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Meta’s ChatGPT competitor shows how your friends use AI
Meta’s ChatGPT competitor shows how your friends use AI Meta has launched its standalone ChatGPT competitor, offering features like typing/talking, image generation, and real-time web results. The new app introduces a “Discover feed” that showcases interactions with Meta AI from friends on Instagram and Facebook, allowing users to engage with and remix these posts. Meta’s […]
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Bluesky is having an up and down Tuesday morning
Bluesky is having an up and down Tuesday morning Bluesky experienced back-to-back outages on Tuesday morning, affecting feeds loading for many users worldwide. The initial outage started at around 6AM ET and lasted about 40 minutes, followed by another major outage at around 8AM. Users were unable to refresh their Bluesky feeds across the desktop […]
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Bird Buddy’s new nature camera attracts and records more than just birds
Bird Buddy’s new nature camera attracts and records more than just birds The Bird Buddy Petal camera is a new nature camera that attracts and records more than just birds, capturing over 2,000 species of plants and insects in real time. The camera features a 12-megapixel sensor, 4K video capture, and can operate autonomously for […]
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You have two months left to update your old LG phone
You have two months left to update your old LG phone LG has announced that it will shut down its update servers for good on June 30th, 2025, marking the end of support for its Android phones. The shutdown affects all LG phones released after 2019, including the Velvet, Wing, G-, and V-series models, which […]
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Amazon launches its first satellites to rival Starlink
Amazon launches its first satellites to rival Starlink Amazon has successfully launched its first batch of 27 satellites into low-Earth orbit as part of its Project Kuiper constellation, which aims to rival SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet business. The launch was carried out by a United Launch Alliance rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station […]
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New Starlink subscription drops hardware price to $0
New Starlink subscription drops hardware price to $0 SpaceX is now offering a 12-month residential service plan for Starlink, which brings the price of the dish and router down to $0 in select markets. The monthly fee remains unchanged at $50 per month, but customers have 30 days to test or return the kit for […]
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Character.AI Releases AvatarFX, an Advanced Video Generation Model
Character.AI Releases AvatarFX, an Advanced Video Generation Model Character.AI has released AvatarFX, an advanced video generation model that can animate characters in human-like mode and 2D cartoons. AvatarFX allows users to generate and animate videos from preexisting photos of real people, with the option to add watermarks to prevent deepfakes. The AI model is designed […]
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Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI
Duolingo will replace contract workers with AI Duolingo will transition to an “AI-first” approach, gradually phasing out contract workers for tasks that can be handled by AI. The company aims to rethink its work processes and make significant changes to how it works with contractors, hiring, and performance reviews, all guided by the use of […]
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‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers
‘Video games are not manufactured in China,’ Playasia reassures tariff-wary customers Playasia, a popular retailer for buying video games and other Asian products, has reassured customers that video games are not manufactured in China. The Trump administration’s planned import rule changes on May 2nd will impose new tariffs on goods imported from China, but it […]
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GOG is adding some classic Star Wars games to its preservation program
GOG is adding some classic Star Wars games to its preservation program GOG is adding several classic Star Wars games to its preservation program, which aims to keep older games playable on modern systems. The newly added games include: Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995), Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition (1993), Star Wars: TIE Fighter Special […]
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The DJI Phantom is no more
The DJI Phantom is no more DJI has announced that it will be ending support for its final two Phantom drones, the Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced, on June 1st, 2025. The decision marks the end of an era for DJI’s iconic line of Phantom drones, which was first introduced in 2013 and […]
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The Verge’s 2025 Mother’s Day gift guide
The Verge’s 2025 Mother’s Day gift guide The Verge has curated a collection of Mother’s Day gift ideas that go beyond traditional flowers or cards. The gifts range from practical items like Tapo’s robot vacuum and Ohom’s self-heating mug/charger to experiences like soft serve treats. Many of the picks are designed to make mom’s day easier, while […]
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New ChatGPT ‘glazes too much,’ says Sam Altman
New ChatGPT ‘glazes too much,’ says Sam Altman OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that the latest update to GPT-4o has made the chatbot “too sycophant-y and annoying” with its uniform praise responses. The update, which promised improvements in intelligence and personality, has resulted in the chatbot giving excessive praise even when users are exhibiting symptoms […]
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A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10 Apple’s App Store review process failed to catch an unofficial iOS port of Blue Prince, which was available for $10 and claimed to be the official game. The pirated iOS port was removed from the App Store shortly after it was discovered, but […]
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ChatGPT is getting better for shopping
ChatGPT is getting better for shopping OpenAI has improved ChatGPT’s web search capabilities to make it a more useful tool for shopping, including displaying up-to-date prices and visual images of products. The new update provides organic results without ads or sponsored content, and partners with retailers to ensure accurate pricing information. ChatGPT can now display […]
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WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web
WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web WhatsApp is working on integrating video and voice calls into its web-based client, allowing users to make calls from any device. The feature is currently being tested with a call dropdown menu for beta testers, which has now been expanded to include camera and […]
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A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts Unofficial iOS port of Blue Prince game has appeared on App Store, despite not being officially announced by developer Dogubomb and publisher Raw Fury. The pirated version costs $9.99 and appears to be a barely-modified version of the actual game, but with […]
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Wii Homebrew Channel development shuts down over ‘stolen’ code
Wii Homebrew Channel development shuts down over ‘stolen’ code The Homebrew Channel (HBC) GitHub repository has been archived due to accusations of “stolen” code. The maintainers claim that libogc, a software toolkit used by HBC, was created using both Nintendo-made and open-source code without proper attribution or permission. HBC is a popular piece of software […]
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