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Apple could let users replace Siri as the default virtual assistant
Owing to pressure from EU regulators, Apple could allow users to replace Siri as the default virtual assistant on their devices, reports Bloomberg.
Waymo and Toyota explore personally owned self-driving cars
Waymo and Toyota are exploring fully-automated driving for personally owned vehicles.
Star Wars legend Ian McDiarmid gets questions about the Emperor’s sex life
Ian McDiarmid still has trouble wrapping his head around Star Wars Episode IX's familial revelations about the Emperor.
ChatGPT’s awesome Deep Research gets a light version and goes free for all
One of the best ChatGPT tools is Deep Research, but so far, it has required a subscription. OpenAI now offers a lighter version and expanded it to free users.
Slate Unveils $20K Electric Truck That Transforms Into an SUV
Slate has unveiled a $20K electric truck that transforms into an SUV.
Buick, Audi, and Nissan score top marks in latest IIHS safety ratings
The Audi Q6 e-tron, Buick Enclave, and Nissan Armada earn top safety marks.
Nissan delays price increases until June amid U.S. tariffs
Nissan says it won’t raise prices on imported vehicles until June 2.
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.
Tesla reaffirms timeline for affordable EV despite reports of delays
Tesla says that production of an affordable EV remains on track for June.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
