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Tesla To Start LFP Battery Production in Nevada Using Equipment From China's CATL
Tesla To Start LFP Battery Production in Nevada Using Equipment From China's CATL

1 Feb 2024, 16:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla will diversify its battery technologies and start LFP cell production in Sparks, Nevada, using equipment bought from China's CATL

 
Samsung Releases Advisory for Android Auto Issues on Galaxy S24
Samsung Releases Advisory for Android Auto Issues on Galaxy S24

1 Feb 2024, 15:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company says the problems are limited to Volkswagen, Skoda, and SEAT models, with customers advised to contact the carmakers

 
Biggest Launch in a Long Time: Home Assistant Now Available on CarPlay
Biggest Launch in a Long Time: Home Assistant Now Available on CarPlay

1 Feb 2024, 11:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Home Assistant landed on CarPlay as part of the latest iOS update, allowing users to access smart devices from the infotainment screen

 
Waze Releases New iOS Update As Users Expect Much Bigger Features Or Else
Waze Releases New iOS Update As Users Expect Much Bigger Features Or Else

31 Jan 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Waze is now live on iOS devices; the update includes only a small fix, with users calling for bigger changes

 
Driver Goes Off a Ramp After Following GPS Navigation on Closed Bridge
Driver Goes Off a Ramp After Following GPS Navigation on Closed Bridge

31 Jan 2024, 18:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Blindly trusting GPS navigation once again has serious consequences, as a driver went off a ramp and over a median as he was following the sat-nav

 
Honda Announces Highly-Anticipated Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Upgrade
Honda Announces Highly-Anticipated Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Upgrade

30 Jan 2024, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The carmaker will allow select Accord owners to enable wireless phone mirroring in their cars; the upgrade is available for $112

 
Waze Is Suddenly More Difficult to Use, Android Auto and CarPlay Edition
Waze Is Suddenly More Difficult to Use, Android Auto and CarPlay Edition

30 Jan 2024, 16:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The app's icon goes missing for some users, and it looks like the problem is becoming more widespread, with no fix in sight

 
The First Human Being With a Chip in His Head Is 'Recovering Well' at a Neuralink Facility
The First Human Being With a Chip in His Head Is 'Recovering Well' at a Neuralink Facility

30 Jan 2024, 10:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk's Neuralink has installed its first human brain implant, and the patient is "recovering well," showing "promising neuron spike detection"

 
Google Maps Finds Faster Route, Sends Driver on City Stairs
Google Maps Finds Faster Route, Sends Driver on City Stairs

30 Jan 2024, 09:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Toyota driver relying on Google Maps to find the route to a destination got the SUV stuck on a flight of stairs after following the app's fastest route

 
Truck Driver Shipping Stolen Cars Had No Idea an AirTag Was Inside
Truck Driver Shipping Stolen Cars Had No Idea an AirTag Was Inside

29 Jan 2024, 19:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Ontario police recently confirmed the recovery of two stolen vehicles; information offered by an AirTag powered the bust

 
Here We Go Again: Android Auto Wireless Not Launching With a Samsung Galaxy S24
Here We Go Again: Android Auto Wireless Not Launching With a Samsung Galaxy S24

29 Jan 2024, 17:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Samsung has recently started shipping its latest and greatest smartphone, but users have already discovered the first major problem

 
CarPlay Gets Another Big App, Too Little, Too Late
CarPlay Gets Another Big App, Too Little, Too Late

29 Jan 2024, 16:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / SoundCloud has finally landed on CarPlay, years after the company confirmed it was working on support for the in-car experience

 
Rivian Tests Mysterious 'Gear Guard's Late Night Adventure' Feature in Upcoming Update
Rivian Tests Mysterious 'Gear Guard's Late Night Adventure' Feature in Upcoming Update

29 Jan 2024, 15:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is testing update 2024.03 with new features like ride quality improvements, quick controls, and a mysterious "Gear Guard's Late-Night Adventure" feature

 
Can You Believe This Is How Gaming Looks Like in 2024? (feat. Cyberpunk 2077)
Can You Believe This Is How Gaming Looks Like in 2024? (feat. Cyberpunk 2077)

28 Jan 2024, 19:34 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Photorealism is games is not a futuristic concept anymore, it's here now, thanks to amazing game developers and modders, of course

 
Forza Motorsport Keeps Improving, but Is It Too Little Too Late?
Forza Motorsport Keeps Improving, but Is It Too Little Too Late?

28 Jan 2024, 14:02 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Video game developer Turn 10 Studios is doing its best to return Forza Motorsport to its former glory, but can it pull off a 180 before GT 7 comes to PC?

 
Time to Update: How to Download and Install Android Auto 11.2
Time to Update: How to Download and Install Android Auto 11.2

28 Jan 2024, 12:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just promoted Android Auto 11.2 to the stable channel; the new version is now available for all Android users

 
Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Cars Now, Because Why Not?
Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Cars Now, Because Why Not?

27 Jan 2024, 17:43 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / It took more than a minute, but someone has finally managed to bring automobiles in Red Dead Redemption 2 and it looks glorious

 
Live Life One-Quarter Mile at a Time With GTA Online's New Drag Races
Live Life One-Quarter Mile at a Time With GTA Online's New Drag Races

26 Jan 2024, 17:37 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / While Rockstar Games is still cooking their hearts out with Grand Theft Auto VI, they still have time to bake fresh drag racing content for GTA Online

 
FSD Adoption Rate Stalled and People Think It's Time for Tesla To Reconsider Pricing
FSD Adoption Rate Stalled and People Think It's Time for Tesla To Reconsider Pricing

26 Jan 2024, 16:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Based on information released during the Q4 2023 earnings call, Tesla has not convinced new Tesla owners to pay for the FSD capability

 
Tesla Launched a Cool 3D Map Visualization, but You Won't Be Able To Use It
Tesla Launched a Cool 3D Map Visualization, but You Won't Be Able To Use It

26 Jan 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla appears to have added a 3D map view in China with software update 2023.44.32, and people in the US and Canada want it in their cars