Apple released security updates on Thursday that patch two zero-day exploits — meaning hacking techniques that were unknown at the time Apple found out about them — used against a member of a civil society organization in Washington D.C., according to the researchers who found […]
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Cruise nears approval to mass-produce robotaxis with no steering wheel, pedals
Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt said Thursday at an investor conference that the company is “just days away” from getting the green light to begin mass production of its purpose-built autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told […]
Zopa, the UK neobank, hits 1M customers and raises another $93M
In 2021, UK neobank Zopa, which has been around since 2004, leapt to a $1 billion valuation on the back of a big investment from SoftBank and a plan to go public by 2022. Now it’s 2023, and Zopa is today announcing another fundraise of […]
BMW’s terrible heated seats subscription didn’t even make it to a second winter
Here’s some news that might shock you: drivers really don’t like paying extra for car features they expect as standard. BMW is one of several automakers that have been nickel and diming customers, including with a monthly subscription for heated seats in certain models and […]
BMW feels the heat, stops charging for warming cheeks
When BMW started charging an $18 per month subscription for heated seats in 2022, the backlash was swift and brutal. Customers banded together, urging others not to encourage this type of behavior from automakers, lest it open the door to more perceived avariciousness. “You’ve already […]
YouWeb launches climate tech incubator to drive carbon management
Peter Relan, the founder of the YouWeb incubator, has unveiled the latest addition to his incubator portfolio, YouWeb IV, which will address climate change and carbon management. The incubator aims to support and accelerate the progress of early-stage companies in the field of carbon management, […]
Elon Musk’s involvement in the war in Ukraine is confounding, even to him
The man who’s ruled by Twitter. | Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Apparently, the US Department of Defense had a $145 million check “ready to hand to me, literally,” SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell told Walter Isaacson, according to CNN. “Then Elon succumbed to […]
eBay shoppers are about to see more AI-generated product listings
Image: eBay eBay will give sellers the option to create entire product listings from just a photo using a generative AI tool, the company announced on Thursday. eBay believes the AI-driven product listings will accelerate the selling process, especially for new merchants who might feel […]
Unveiling the GoPro Hero 12 Black: The Action Camera Evolution You’ve Been Waiting For!
Dive into the intricate details of the GoPro Hero 12 Black, the action camera that’s taking the tech world by storm. From its impressive runtime to HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, find out if this camera is the right fit for your adventurous lifestyle. More Than Meets […]
Base Ecosystem Fund, Hashed Emergent invest $1.9M in Nestcoin to scale its Onboard product
Nestcoin, a development company housing modern finance project Onboard, has secured $1.9 million in a strategic funding round. Hashed Emergent, a Web2.5 fund for builders from emerging markets, led the round. Alter Global, Magic Fund, CMT Digital, and 4DX Ventures are among the existing investors […]