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Tesla’s robotaxi plans have the attention of federal investigators

Federal safety investigators have sent Tesla a detailed list of questions on its upcoming robotaxi service as part of an investigation into how the company’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software operates in low-visibility conditions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation wants the additional information about Full Self-Driving (Supervised) — or “FSD” — […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Build your own Siri locally and on-device

Article URL: https://thehyperplane.substack.com/p/build-your-own-siri-locally-on-device Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43966694 Points: 87 # Comments: 16

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

If Batman had an electric track car, this would be it, and soon it could be yours

The Baltasar Revolt R is an all electric race car built for speed and it’s going on sale soon. While the image above is of the concept car, the Spanish company behind it has announced that it will launch proper in 2026. While it already looks likes something you’d see rolling out of the Batcave, […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Slate Auto crosses 100,000 refundable reservations in two weeks

Buzzy new EV startup Slate Auto has racked up more than 100,000 reservations for its customizable low-cost electric pickup truck, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch. Slate crossed the milestone over the weekend, just a little more than two weeks after coming out of stealth mode and unveiling the truck at an event in Los […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Hamas frees last living US citizen held in Gaza in what Trump calls a ‘good faith step’

American soldier Edan Alexander meets family at Israel border after masked fighters hand him over to Red Cross Hamas has freed the last living US citizen it held in Gaza, soldier Edan Alexander, in a unilateral move Donald Trump described as a “good faith step” towards ending the war and bringing home all remaining hostages.The release of 20-year-old Alexander, a dual national serving in the Israel Defense Forces who...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Is there a Sling TV free trial? Here’s what you need to know

If you're wondering if there's a Sling TV free trial, we've got everything you need to know right here, including some Sling TV deals you can enjoy right now.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Your old router could be a security threat - here's why and what to do

The FBI is alerting people with older, unsupported routers that they could be targeted by malware.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Show HN: Lumoar – Free SOC 2 tool for SaaS startups

We built Lumoar to help small SaaS teams get SOC 2-ready without paying thousands for Big 4 consultants or dealing with bloated compliance platforms.As a startup ourselves, we faced the usual issues: long security questionnaires, confusing audit requirements, and expensive tools that felt overkill.Lumoar is a simpler alternative: - Generate compliant SOC 2 policies automatically - Track your controls and progress in a...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

How Google Workspace can help your business grow

Google Workspace is a great tool that will help you stay organized, collaborate across teams, and generally get more done with less hassle.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Google I/O 2025: How to watch all the AI and Android reveals

Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO and co-founder Demis Hassabis, and executives in charge of Search, Cloud, and Android will announce major updates to Google’s product offerings. We’re expecting Google I/O 2025 to focus […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Brazil’s president seeks ‘indestructible’ links with China amid Trump trade war

Remark comes as Brazil, Colombia and Chile’s leaders fly to Beijing amid international uncertainty generated by TrumpThe Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has heralded his desire to build “indestructible” relations with China, as the leaders of three of Latin America’s biggest economies flew to Beijing against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s trade war and the profound international uncertainty his...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Your current iPhone battery could last longer with iOS 19, thanks to AI

Imagine downloading a software update for your current iPhone and the battery life getting extended. That could be a reality thanks to iOS 19. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we can expect iOS 19 to leverage AI in such a way as to actually improve battery life efficiency on iPhone. This will […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Why Whoop's policy change has fans fuming - and what it's doing about it

Plus, Oura moves into meal-tracking and Apple shows Pride.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent

Nintendo will include an optional battery preservation mode with the Switch 2, which the company revealed via its Nintendo Today! news app. This will cap the console's charge as it approaches 90 percent and then maintain it at that amount. Why do this? It's to keep the battery in tip-top shape. Rechargeable lithium batteries can degrade if kept in a fully-charged state. So the feature will let users sacrifice 10...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Apple brings emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5

Apple on Monday released iOS 18.5, which expands emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 owners for the first time. Previously, the satellite features were available to those running an iPhone 14 or later. The emergency satellite system for iPhone is designed to be used at critical times when a cellular signal or Wi-Fi is not […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Apple Released iOS 18.5, and It Includes a Few Small iPhone Changes

Apple's latest iPhone update doesn't include many new features, but you should still download it for bug fixes and security patches.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Google Updates Iconic 'G' Logo After Nearly 10 Years

The updated "G" logo has a gradient effect now, which could be an attempt to better sync design with the company's AI products.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

LG B5 OLED for 2025 gets a price and availability

LG has just announced availability and pricing for its latest B5 range of OLED TVs for 2025. Unveiled earlier in the year, the latest OLED range from LG has begun rolling out with initial pricing, on the larger sized model at least. Right now you can head over to LG where there is the latest […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Digital Trends favicon Digital Trends

Kim Kardashian ‘in serious terror’ when robbers entered suite, court told

Hotel receptionist who was forced at gunpoint to lead thieves to reality TV star’s flat says she was ‘in state of hysteria’A hotel receptionist who was held at gunpoint while Kim Kardashian was robbed in Paris in 2016 has told a court that the US influencer was in a state of “serious terror” when armed men entered her suite.Abderrahmane Ouatiki, 48, who was handcuffed and forced at gunpoint to lead two armed robbers to...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

THC Drinks vs. Alcohol: We Ask an Expert Which Is Healthier

THC drinks have started showing up on store shelves, but are they better for you when compared to alcohol?

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

White House fires Copyright Office leaders as controversial AI report surfaces

As President Trump fires the top leaders at the U.S. Copyright Office and Library of Congress, the office pushes out a consequential report that's sure to anger big AI companies.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Even a16z VCs say no one really knows what an AI agent is

Buzzwords that are stretched to the point of being meaningless are as old as the tech industry itself. The top current one is “AI agent” and its variants, like “agentic.” So, unsurprisingly,no one really knows what an AI agent is.Even people with software engineering backgrounds who work for Andreessen Horowitz, one of the premier venture […]

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

I replaced my Garmin with this $100 Android smartwatch for a week, and didn't regret it

The Amazfit Active 2 is an affordable smartwatch with a 10-day battery life and features that will appeal to both beginners and professionals.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Peacock's The Office spin-off arrives this September

The Paper, a new spin-off of The Office set at a small Ohio newspaper, will premiere exclusively on Peacock in September, according to a post from the streaming service's X account. Considering NBCUniversal's streaming service has mostly existed as a dedicated The Office and Parks & Recreation rewatch tool, this is a pretty big get. The new series "features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

You could get a cut of Apple's $95 million Siri settlement - here's how

Here's how to submit your Siri settlement claim before the deadline.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Can you trust that permission pop-up on macOS?

Article URL: https://wts.dev/posts/tcc-who/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43966089 Points: 119 # Comments: 108

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

British man being held in Saudi Arabia jailed for 10 years, say lawyers

UK Foreign Office criticised by campaigners as Ahmed al-Doush given sentence for charges thought to relate to deleted tweetA British national arrested in Saudi Arabia on charges that appear to relate to a deleted tweet has been jailed for 10 years, according to British lawyers and campaign groups representing the family.Ahmed al-Doush was arrested in August and, while it is understood that UK Foreign Office officials...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Toward a Sparse and Interpretable Audio Codec

Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.05654 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43966064 Points: 30 # Comments: 2

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

‘Just wildly illegal’: top Democrats push to censure Trump’s plan to accept Qatar jet

Four senators, including Cory Booker, say they will press for vote against president’s plan to take $400m gift from QatarTop Democrats in the US Senate are pushing for a vote on the floor of the chamber censuring Donald Trump’s reported plan to accept a $400m luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar for use as Air Force One and later as a fixture in the Trump’s personal presidential library.Four Democratic members of...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

LG B5 OLED TV Gets 120Hz Gaming and Dolby Vision for 2025

The LG B5 OLED series is the company's entry-level OLED that comes in sizes up to 83 inches. And it's currently available for pre-order.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Former Energy Ministers from Saint Lucia and Uruguay Named REN21 Renewable Energy Champions

MIAMI, Florida, USA, May 12 (IPS) - The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), a global network that advances renewable energy through collaboration and knowledge sharing, has named James Fletcher of Saint Lucia and Dr Ramón Méndez Galain of Uruguay as its first Renewable Energy Champions.Read the full story, “Former Energy Ministers from Saint Lucia and Uruguay Named REN21 Renewable Energy...

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Global Issues favicon Global Issues

The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - and why experts recommend it

Often regarded as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing can enhance your gameplay, but tends to be distracting for everything else. Here's how to disable it.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The Office spinoff brings back a classic Scranton character

NBC revealed that its "The Office" spin-off, "The Paper," will see the return of a beloved Scranton character.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Mortgage Forecast: Tariffs Have Kept Mortgage Rates High. Will That Change in May?

Markets have responded positively to trade negotiations, but the outlook for mortgage rates is still gloomy.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Best robot mowers 2025: I tested the best models on the market

We went hands-on with the best robot mowers that can cut your lawn regularly, so you can kick back and relax this spring.

Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet