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Uber offers free childcare to lure female drivers, Tesla recalls every US Cybertruck
Every Uber driver in the UK will be eligible for 20 hours of free childcare under a new scheme intended to get more women driving taxis. They will be able to use the allowance through a nannying and babysitting app for the rest of 2025. "We really, really would like to attract more female drivers…
Huawei Pura X foldable smartphone first to run Harmony OS5, Tesla investor calls for Elon Musk to step down,
Huawei’s Pura X, a foldable smartphone launched Thursday, is the first to run the tech giant’s own operating system, HarmonyOS 5, as it looks to create a viable alternative to Google's Android and Apple's iOS. When unfolded, the Pura X has a 6.3-inch display, but its 16:10 aspect ratio gives it a wider screen area…
Drivers Overlook Lifesaving Tech, IAM RoadSmart Study Finds
A significant number of UK drivers are failing to utilize driver assistance technologies that could enhance safety and comfort, according to a new report by IAM RoadSmart. The study reveals that a third of drivers never use these aids, with only a quarter regularly engaging with them. Based on a survey of over 2,000 drivers,…
Smaller broadband providers outperform giants in Which? survey
A recent survey by Which? has revealed that smaller broadband providers are significantly outperforming the UK's largest companies, including BT, Sky, TalkTalk, and Virgin Media, in terms of customer satisfaction. The consumer watchdog's annual rankings, based on feedback from over 4,000 customers, highlight a clear disparity in service quality. Virgin Media and Now Broadband received…
Volvo Cars harnesses AI-generated virtual worlds to enhance safety
Volvo Cars uses AI and virtual worlds with the aim to create safer cars Volvo Cars is leveraging AI-generated virtual worlds to accelerate the development of its safety software, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in order to create safer vehicles. The company is employing a computational technique called Gaussian splatting (yes…
Google agrees to pay $28 million in racial bias lawsuit, $499 Pixel 9A launched
Google has agreed to pay $28m (£21.5m) to settle a lawsuit that claimed white and Asian employees were given better pay and career opportunities than workers from other ethnic backgrounds, a law firm representing claimants says. The technology giant confirmed it had "reached a resolution" but rejected the allegations made against it. The case filed…
O2’s AI system flags up 50 Million scam calls monthly. Top 5 phone scams to watch out for
O2 is deploying artificial intelligence to combat the rising tide of scam and nuisance calls, flagging over 50 million suspicious calls every month. Since launching its free Call Defence service in November, the company has flagged over 150 million potentially fraudulent calls. The AI-powered system, in partnership with Hiya, analyzes call number behavior in real-time,…
BYD breakthrough to cut EV charging time to 5 minutes, Telegram founder returns to Dubai
Electric vehicle (EV) owners could soon charge their cars in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol tank after an apparent breakthrough by BYD, a Chinese rival to Tesla. China’s largest EV maker has unveiled a new fast-charging system that it claims can provide a full charge for a car battery within…
Renault reboots iconic R5 Turbo with electric ‘mini-supercar’
Renault has announced the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a modern, all-electric reimagining of the legendary 1980s Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2. Dubbed a "mini-supercar," the 3E embodies the spirit of its predecessors with a bold design, powerful electric powertrain, and a focus on driving thrills. This electric 'pocket rocket' boasts a custom platform and…
Amazon switching off local requests option, Tesla halts Cybertruck deliveries
Owners of the Amazon Echo have long had the option for the device to process requests locally, thereby keeping their information off of Amazon’s servers. That functionality is going away starting on March 28. The company sent out emails to customers to explain the changes. "We are reaching out to let you know that the Alexa feature ‘Do…
