Month: March 2024
The Apple Car crash
It appears we’re never going to get a ride in the Apple Car. After a decade of work, seemingly countless strategies, and a reported $10 billion invested, Apple appears to be out of the automotive business. Back in 2014, at the top of the self-driving hype cycle and when electric…
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Fisker halts work on new EV models until it finds more money
After years of buildup, Fisker has finally started building its ambitious electric Ocean SUV in Austria. The company pledged to start production by the end of 2022, so it has met that target with around six weeks to spare. If you didn't lock in a pre-order for the EV swiftly,…
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Golden Corral reveals data breach — thousands of customers affected as passwords, social security numbers stolen
In a recent disclosure, popular American all-you-can-eat restaurant chain Golden Corral has revealed that it fell victim to a cyberattack back in August 2023, resulting in the unauthorized access and theft of personal information belonging to an estimated 180,000 individuals. The breach also affected company operations temporarily, disrupting some of…
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Volkswagen ID.7 review: a superior EV that happens to be a sedan
SUVs dominate the American landscape. They make up roughly half of all vehicles sold. So, when Volkswagen wanted to begin their post-Dieselgate EV assault on the US, it makes sense that they started with the ID.4. As SUVs go, it’s on the small side, but an SUV it is nevertheless. And…
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Netflix’s The Beautiful Game trailer looks like a feel-good winner
For over two decades now, the Homeless World Cup has been a powerful force in the battle against homelessness: more than 1.2 million people have participated in the tournament, representing nearly 70 different countries, and it’s had a life-changing impact on many. And it looks like upcoming Netflix move The…
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Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices
Google is cracking down on rooted Android devices, blocking multiple people from using the RCS message feature in Google Messages. Users with rooted phones — a process that unlocks privileged access to the Android operating system, like jailbreaking iPhones — have made several reports on the Google Messages support page,…
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