Author: Chris Price
Kia’s AI voice assistant now available for EV3
Kia’s much-anticipated AI voice assistant is now available for EV3 drivers as part of a range of features included in the company’s latest over-the-air (OTA) update. Available for telematics-equipped Kia […]
Skoda revamps Enyaq EV with improved range of 365 miles
Enhanced aerodynamics and range of up to 365 miles Two battery sizes and three powertrain options from 204 PS to 286 PS Bidirectional charging available for the first time in […]
Specialist dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images, protests hit Tesla dealerships
Researchers have discovered nearly 1.5 million pictures from specialist dating apps – many of which are explicit – being stored online without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to hackers and […]
Musk’s xAI buys social media platform X for $33 billion
Elon Musk has announced that his AI venture, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in an all-stock transaction. The deal values xAI at $80 billion and […]
OpenAI limits ChatGPT image generation due to high demand
As controversy rages over ChatGPT mimicking the artistic style of Studio Ghibli, OpenAI has decided to limit its image generation functionality. Those using the free tier of the service will […]
Streaming music market stalls as price hikes loom
After years of rapid expansion, the UK music streaming market is showing signs of stagnation, according to MIDiA Research. While 32.4 million people, nearly half the UK population, subscribe to […]
UK retail sales defy economic gloom, Parcelhero reports
Contrary to analysts’ and consumers’ predictions, UK retail spending increased slightly in February, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Home delivery expert Parcelhero reports a 1% […]
H&M to use AI to create model doppelgangers, Amazon FireTV Stick now under £25
Fashion retailer H&M is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital “twins” of 30 models. It says it will use the AI doppelgangers in some social media posts and […]
Car output down as sector calls for measures to boost manufacturing
UK car and commercial vehicle production experienced an 11.6% drop in February, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers produced 82,178 units, a […]
EVs clocking up more miles than petrol cars, research shows
A report by Solera cap hpi indicates a significant shift in driving habits, with electric vehicle (EV) drivers now covering more miles annually than those using petrol cars. This marks […]
