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Tesla Already Uses Vision for Distance Measurement on Cars Without Ultrasonic Sensors
Tesla Already Uses Vision for Distance Measurement on Cars Without Ultrasonic Sensors

31 Jan 2023, 10:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla owner found out that his salvaged Tesla Model 3 can detect distances even without Ultrasonic Sensors, based solely on Vision

 
Starlink's Satellite Internet Is Now Available in Africa, but Works in Only One Country
Starlink's Satellite Internet Is Now Available in Africa, but Works in Only One Country

31 Jan 2023, 09:00 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Providing much-needed access to the internet on a global scale is slowly turning into reality for SpaceX’s Starlink. Now, it works on a new continent

 
iPhone Feature Saves the Lives of Unconscious Car Passengers After Major Crash
iPhone Feature Saves the Lives of Unconscious Car Passengers After Major Crash

31 Jan 2023, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Crash Detection system that is bundled with the iPhone 14 reached out to emergency services automatically after a car crash

 
This Neat Google Maps-Based Tool Can Help You Save Up on Fueling or Charging Costs
This Neat Google Maps-Based Tool Can Help You Save Up on Fueling or Charging Costs

30 Jan 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / This nifty browser extension will help you conserve EV range or get better gas mileage out of your car. It shortens the time spent driving in a clever way

 
Women Trust Google Maps, End Up Stranded in the Middle of Nowhere, iPhone to the Rescue
Women Trust Google Maps, End Up Stranded in the Middle of Nowhere, iPhone to the Rescue

30 Jan 2023, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two women used Google Maps to find an alternate route, eventually being sent to a forest road that was only partially plowed

 
Microsoft’s Next CarPlay Update Makes It Harder to Leave Work at Work
Microsoft’s Next CarPlay Update Makes It Harder to Leave Work at Work

30 Jan 2023, 17:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Redmond-based Windows maker is working on a new update that will make it even easier for users to join Microsoft Teams calls

 
End of the Chip Shortage Becoming a Win-Lose Game as Chipmakers Say Demand Collapses
End of the Chip Shortage Becoming a Win-Lose Game as Chipmakers Say Demand Collapses

30 Jan 2023, 16:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chip manufacturers in South Korea claim their operation rates are going down, especially as demand for semiconductors keeps declining

 
Android Auto 8.7 Causes One Popular Feature to Go Missing
Android Auto 8.7 Causes One Popular Feature to Go Missing

30 Jan 2023, 15:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The weather information that is displayed in the status bar has gone missing after the installation of a recent Android Auto build

 
iPhone 14 Keeps Spamming Emergency Services With False Car Crash Calls
iPhone 14 Keeps Spamming Emergency Services With False Car Crash Calls

30 Jan 2023, 04:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese authorities claim the iPhone 14 accounts for over 14 percent of the false calls they received in approximately one month

 
How to Fix the Blank Screen Bug in Google Maps on CarPlay
How to Fix the Blank Screen Bug in Google Maps on CarPlay

29 Jan 2023, 09:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A mysterious blank user interface sometimes shows up when launching navigation apps, including Google Maps and Waze, on CarPlay

 
Spotify Bug Breaks Down Essential Feature, Fix Available
Spotify Bug Breaks Down Essential Feature, Fix Available

28 Jan 2023, 09:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Widespread glitch in Spotify breaks down the playlists completely when users select the Enhanced option; a fix is currently in the works

 
Police Discover AirTag Planted in NYPD Patrol Car, Finding the Owner Is Child’s Play
Police Discover AirTag Planted in NYPD Patrol Car, Finding the Owner Is Child’s Play

28 Jan 2023, 09:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple’s coin-shaped GPS tracker is being used for all kinds of nefarious purposes, and for some reason, someone decided to plant one into a police car

 
Waze Is Becoming a Double-Edged Sword, Causing Massive Battery Drain
Waze Is Becoming a Double-Edged Sword, Causing Massive Battery Drain

27 Jan 2023, 16:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app is apparently suffering from a sporadic bug that causes massive battery drain even when running in the background

 
Ford Envisions Just the Perfect Work Zone Traffic Management System
Ford Envisions Just the Perfect Work Zone Traffic Management System

27 Jan 2023, 16:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American carmaker has patented a new idea that could make driving in work zones a breeze, all without any individuals to offer guidance

 
Tesla Fans Poke Fun at Mercedes-Benz for Its Drive Pilot Level 3 ADAS Shortcomings
Tesla Fans Poke Fun at Mercedes-Benz for Its Drive Pilot Level 3 ADAS Shortcomings

27 Jan 2023, 15:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla fans are laughing as Mercedes-Benz boasted about certifying its Drive Pilot driver assist system as a Level 3 Autonomy system in the U.S.

 
Mercedes-Benz Certifies Drive Pilot – Its SAE Level 3 ADAS – for American Customers
Mercedes-Benz Certifies Drive Pilot – Its SAE Level 3 ADAS – for American Customers

27 Jan 2023, 12:40 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The first state where the company will offer Drive Pilot is Nevada, but it also intends to make the feature legal in California in 2023

 
Tesla Semi Features FSD Computer and Possibly the Hardware 4 Sensor Suite Too
Tesla Semi Features FSD Computer and Possibly the Hardware 4 Sensor Suite Too

27 Jan 2023, 09:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A closer look at the Tesla Semi trucks in Frito-Lay’s yard shows that an FSD computer is present onboard, although not active yet

 
Google Quietly Fixes Major Android Auto Bug, Waze Now Working Correctly
Google Quietly Fixes Major Android Auto Bug, Waze Now Working Correctly

27 Jan 2023, 04:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent versions of Android Auto and Waze seem to resolve the bug that caused the navigation app to start with a black screen

 
Tesla Will Eventually Make 4680 Batteries Based on the LFP Chemistry
Tesla Will Eventually Make 4680 Batteries Based on the LFP Chemistry

26 Jan 2023, 19:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite still struggling with low yields, Tesla plans to use the 4680 cells for everything from cars to stationary storage, meaning LFP 4680 cells are a given

 
Apple Maps Getting the Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed, Now Showing Global Venue Info
Apple Maps Getting the Feature You Didn’t Know You Needed, Now Showing Global Venue Info

26 Jan 2023, 18:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has quietly updated Apple Maps with support for showing information on concerts and other events at the largest venues across the world