Author: Zach_Wilson
Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone
Tesla’s electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry. In a notice published today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complaints about Tesla’s mechanical door release don’t warrant a defect investigation. Instead, the issue is…
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All the best tech deals from this weekend’s Amazon UK sale — I’ve picked the top 11 offers from Lenovo, Ninja, Philips, and more
It’s time once more for yet another look through this weekend’s best tech deals at Amazon UK. While there are far fewer offers right now compared to during major sales events, there are still some solid bargains up for grabs. I’ve picked out the 11 best deals I’d recommend. •…
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I visited Samsung’s foldable-themed pop-up pub and its alcohol-free beers tasted terrible
Following its Unpacked launch event for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung briefly opened a theme pub in the middle of London. Source
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What I track in a day
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Optimizer will be taking a two-week break and will be moving to Wednesdays starting August 12th. Opt in for Optimizer…
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‘Powerful AI systems can go rogue, behave in extremely dangerous ways, or even resist human intervention’: A bill requiring AI systems to have a ‘kill switch’ is now in Congress
A bipartisan bill introduced to Congress calls for AI models to have a kill switch The bill follows months of warnings about the dangers of rapidly advancing AI technology from major AI firms An ‘unprecedented cyber incident’ between OpenAI and Hugging Face prompted the introduction of the bill A bill…
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Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop
While its display could be nicer, Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve when practically all tech is more expensive. Source
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