Month: August 2025
Tesla rejected $60 settlement in Autopilot case that ultimately cost it 4 times that amount
The proposal stemmed from a lawsuit filed by the families of the victims in a 2019 crash in which a Tesla Model S driver using Autopilot crashed into a parked vehicle, killing a woman and seriously injuring her boyfriend. The lawyers representing the families revealed the settlement offer as part…
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The Framework Laptop 16 Can Now Be Upgraded to an RTX 5070
The Nvidia RTX 5070 is coming to the Framework Laptop 16, proving that upgradable GPUs in laptops aren’t just a fool’s errand. Source
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Farmers Insurance data breach sees over a million customers hit – here’s what we know
A third-party vendor notified Farmers of a breach on May 30 An investigation determined that a million people are affected The attackers stole names, driver’s license numbers, and SSNs American insurer group Farmers Insurance has confirmed it recently fell victim to a third-party cyberattack which saw it lose sensitive data…
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Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store
Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who distribute outside of the Play Store. Starting in September next year, Google will require developers in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand to verify their identities in order for their apps to be installed on certified…
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AI really is cutting out entry-level jobs for human workers, study claims
Researchers have identified a drop in entry level jobs, mainly due to AI The drop affects manic basic roles such as admin and accountancy Some firms are regretting their choice to replace workers with chatbots Stanford researchers have released a new study which validates many warnings about generative AI’s effects…
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Zooming in on weird cameras
Unconventional cameras are having a bit of a moment. From the Sigma BF to the Fujifilm Half to young photographers reaching for old digital point-and-shoots, the camera industry has looked a little different over the past few years. Are these moments just flashes in the pan, or part of something…
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