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Cadillac offers first glimpse of upcoming Optiq-V performance EV

Cadillac releases teaser images of the 2026 Optiq-V, the brand’s second all-electric model.
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Tesla reaffirms timeline for affordable EV despite reports of delays

Tesla says that production of an affordable EV remains on track for June.
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Rick and Morty season 8 gets a wild new trailer

Get ready for more sci-fi comedy as Rick and Morty return in a new trailer for season 8.
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Slate teases $25K EV with marketing stunt ahead of April 24 reveal

Slate Auto is teasing a $25,000 EV set to be unveiled on April 24.
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The Academy Awards have new film rules. AI is now okay for the Oscars

In 2024, Hollywood was roiled by protests led by the SAG-AFTRA union, fighting for fair rights over their physical and voice identities in the age of AI. A deal was inked late last year to ensure that artists are fairly compensated, but the underlying current was obvious.  AI in films is here to stay.  If […]
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Expert reveals the phones AI fans need to push Gemini & ChatGPT to the limit

A Micron executive details how enhancements to RAM and storage technology are going to speed up AI operations on next-gen smartphones coming to the market.
A humanoid robot running in a half marathon.

Humanoid robots race against humans at unique half-marathon in China

In China's national capital, over a dozen humanoid robots of all sizes lined up for a first-of-its-kind half-marathon event alongside human runners.
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You can now lease a Hyundai EV on Amazon—and snag that $7,500 tax credit

Through Amazon Autos, you can now lease a brand-new Hyundai entirely online—and even better, you’ll qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit if you choose an electric model like the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Kona EV.
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EVs top gas cars in German reliability report — but one weak spot won’t quit

EVs are now more reliable than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, according to Germany’s ADAC — Europe’s largest roadside assistance provider.
Official Imagery for Amazon Project Kuiper.

What happened to Amazon’s inaugural Project Kuiper launch?

It's all gone a bit quiet since ULA scrubbed the launch of 27 internet satellites last week.
Scanning a sticker using Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing.

I tested the world-understanding avatar of Gemini Live. It was shocking

I tried the next-gen Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing capabilities for a few days. It changed my day-to-day AI expectations forever.
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Subaru’s electric comeback starts now: Trailseeker EV to debut in NYC

Subaru is teasing the 2026 Trailseeker SUV, its second electric vehicle, set to debut at the New York International Auto Show next week.
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Kia EV9 and EV6 now fully qualify for the $7,500 tax credit – except for one trim

Kia's best-selling EV6 and EV9 models are now fully produced in the U.S., making them eligible for the $7,500 tax credit. But the GT trims for both models don't qualify.
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Buy Now, Upgrade Later: Slate’s $25K Truck Flips the Script on EVs

Slate, a new EV start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, seeks to offer a $25K electric truck, which will be upgradeable.
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Waymo faces questions about its use of onboard cameras for AI training, ads targeting

An unreleased version of Waymo’s privacy policy suggests the California-based company is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including interior cameras, to train generative AI models and to offer targeted ads.
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Audi halts vehicle deliveries to the U.S. as it mulls impact of tariffs

Audi has announced it would halt shipments to the U.S. in the wake of President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all imported vehicles.
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Tesla, Warner Bros. dodge some claims in ‘Blade Runner 2049’ lawsuit, copyright battle continues

A federal judge dismissed trademark claims against Tesla and Warner Bros. in a lawsuit filed by Alcon Entertainment, a production company behind the 2017 sci-fi movie Blade Runner 2049. However, the judge allowed Alcon to continue its copyright infringement claims against Tesla for its alleged use of AI-generated images mimicking scenes from Blade Runner 2049 without permission.
Front three quarter view of the 2023 Toyota bZ4X.

Toyota shifts gears: 15 New EVs and a million cars by 2027

Toyota is planning to develop about 15 fully electric models by 2027, up from five currently. These models will include vehicles under the Toyota and Lexus brands, with production expected to reach 1 million units annually by that year.
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DeepSeek readies the next AI disruption with self-improving models

The folks over at buzzy Chinese AI lab, DeepSeek, are working on a new series of AI models called DeepSeek-GRM that employ a novel self-improving approach.
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Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan hit the brake on shipments to U.S. over tariffs

Jaguar Land Rover will pause shipments of its UK-made cars to the U.S. this month, while it figures out how to respond to President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars. Nissan, meanwhile, is not taking U.S. orders for two Mexican-made Infiniti SUVs.
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Rivian set to unlock unmapped roads for Gen2 vehicles

Rivian's brand new 'hands-off' driving feature will work with unmapped roads on Gen2 vehicles later this year.
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Google Gemini’s best AI tricks finally land on Microsoft Copilot

Deep Research and AI overview podcasts have been my two favorite Google Gemini features so far. Microsoft has finally implemented them on its Copilot platform.
Amazon Buy for Me feature.

Amazon’s AI shopper makes sure you don’t leave without spending

Amazon has started testing a new feature called "Buy for Me" that deploys an AI agent to shop for products from other websites on your behalf.
Heart rate sensor inspired by Starfish.

Starfish-inspired patch solves key issues for wearable heart sensors

A heart rate device inspired by Starfish can potentially solve the accuracy problems, detect serious cardiac issues, and solve a crucial power problem, too.
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite internet plans take off next week

Amazon will launch 27 satellites as part of its Project Kuiper mission next week, aiming to build a constellation of over 3,000 internet satellites in orbit.
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VR isn’t just fun. It’s a new hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Researchers see VR spaces as a test for spatial memory in people, hoping to look for signs of cognitive decline that are an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Humans are falling in love with ChatGPT. Experts say it’s a bad omen.

Humans are falling in love with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, seeking a reprieve from loneliness. Experts tell us it’s a bad omen across the board.
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Apple’s next major health bet could be an AI doctor

Next year, the Health app will reportedly get an AI coach that offers personalized insights and suggestions based on data collected by various devices.
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The next big role for ChatGPT could be… a brownie expert?

According to a study, ChatGPT could speed up the process of sensory evaluation of brownies, reducing the reliance on human tastes and saving resources.
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Clinical test says AI can offer therapy as good as a certified expert

The first clinical trial of an AI therapist showed significant improvements for people living with depression and anxiety to the same level as a human expert.
The kit for oloid magnetic endoscope (OME).

Tiny magnetic robot rolls inside the gut to look for signs of cancer

Experts at the University of Leeds have created a penny-sized rolling robot that can non-invasively capture ultrasound scans of the gut to look for signs of cancer.
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Huawei teases an exciting device with a rollable, not foldable screen

Huawei will hold an event on March 20, and the teaser video hints we may see a device with a rollable screen.
A person’s lips holding the e-Taste sensor kit.

Seeing food in VR games? This sensor will put the real taste in your mouth

Dubbed e-Taste, this tech can release chemicals on the tongue that deliver a real taste of the food and beverage items we might be seeing in the virtual world.
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Super Bowl LIX venue officially declared a ‘no drone zone’

The Super Bowl is fast approaching, and anyone caught flying a drone in restricted areas close to the stadium faces a whopping fine, and perhaps more.
Humanoid robots running alongside humans.

Humanoid robots to race against humans in first event of its kind

There’ll be huffing and puffing, and probably a fair amount of creaking and clattering, too. We're talking about a rather special running race ...
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EV sales surge could continue as Trump delays ending federal rebates, report says

A surge in sales of electric vehicles in the final months of last year could continue well into 2025, as consumers continue to take advantage of federal tax incentives while they last.,
A virtual drone operated by someone using a BCI device.

Paralyzed man flies virtual drone by thought alone

A man with paralysis has been able to fly a virtual drone using only his thoughts.
DJI Flip quadcopter.

Watch DJI show off its new Flip drone in 260 seconds

The DJI Flip combines advanced imaging technology with user-friendly features and safety innovations, and is an ideal choice for content creators.