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The Affordable Connectivity Program—a federal benefit that provides discounts on high-speed internet access to low-income Americans—ends on April 30. Here’s what happens next. Continue reading The Affordable Connectivity Program Ends Today. Millions of Americans Might Lose Internet Access
Tesla’s deal with Baidu isn’t new, the mapping data Tesla will collect likely can’t leave China, and Full Self-Driving can’t compete with the more advanced Chinese alternatives. Continue reading Elon Musk Can’t Solve Tesla’s China Crisis With His Desperate Asia Visit
Plus: Leaked details tell us more about the new Google Pixel 8A, Freitag’s environmentally conscious bag is entirely recyclable, and it’s time to unpack a whole bunch of tech acronyms. Continue reading Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Shades Get a Fresh Blast of AI
In an investigative report into crashes and deaths associated with Tesla Autopilot, federal regulators concluded that the system lacked standard protections. Continue reading Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be
Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more affordable models” will launch before mid-2025, sooner than originally planned. Continue reading Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Models’ and a ‘Cybercab’
GaeaStar’s 3D-printed disposable clay cups are available in the US for the first time today, but only at Verve Coffee shops in San Francisco. Continue reading GaeaStar’s 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?
Plus: GMC has a new great big electric pickup, Meta adds instant AI image generation to WhatsApp, and everyone’s talking about the new audio app Airchat. Continue reading You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pad could get trapped, pushing the car to full speed. Continue reading Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Over Faulty Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet
Meet the tank-turning, 4-ton Yangwang U8 from BYD. It’s the world’s most powerful SUV—and yes, it floats on water. Continue reading BYD Yangwang U8 2024: Price, Specs, Availability
Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can. Continue reading The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot