X reinstates free blue ticks, Samsung update ‘slows down’ older phones
X has caused confusion by reinstating free blue ticks for some users - a year after it began charging for the service. For years, Twitter blue ticks effectively served as verification badges and were given to celebrities, politicians, journalists, and other influential accounts for free. However, months after Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44bn (£38bn) in October…
New MyŠkoda app adds access to smart services
Expanded functionality and updated design to ensure a more comprehensive and user-friendly experience New functions and features: The refreshed app provides access to various vehicle functions and smart services like Pay to Park and Pay to Fuel Integration of Powerpass: Offering an end-to-end solution for Enyaq and PHEV drivers with access to more than 660,000…
Google considers charging for using AI, ‘invisibility shield’ developed
Google, the search engine used by more than a billion people around the world, is reported to be considering charging for premium content generated by artificial intelligence (AI). The company, owned by Alphabet Inc, is said to be revamping its business model and looking at putting some of its core product behind a paywall. It…
UK consumers leaked 14 million internet cookies onto dark web, survey reveals
14 million internet browser cookies linked to UK consumers have been leaked on the dark web, a new study conducted from cybersecurity company NordVPN reveals. More than 54 billion cookies worldwide were found to have been leaked on the dark web according to the latest research which found cookies belonging to people in 244 countries.…
Osprey hits 1000 live public EV chargers milestone
EV charging network Osprey Charging now has over 1,000 live public EV chargers available for use by the UK’s EV drivers. This expansion milestone builds on the success of 2023, which saw Osprey grow in scale by 150% in the space of 12 months. With more than 1,000 charge points now active, Osprey is the…
Tesla sales fall sharply, musicians call for AI to stop stealing voices
Tesla has reported a sharp fall in worldwide sales amid increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles. The carmaker said it delivered 386,810 vehicles during the first quarter of the year - down nearly 9% on the 423,000 it shipped from January to March last year. It marks the first year-on-year quarterly sales decline…
Honda slashes £5,000 from e:Ny1 electric SUV
Honda has slashed the price of its electric SUV, the e:Ny1, by £5,000 in a bid to boost sales and match competitor prices. The price cuts have brought the e:Ny1 closer in line with rivals like the Hyundai Kona Electric. That said, the Kona Electric is still cheaper, starting from £34,995 or £38,595 when equipped with…
Hyundai IONIQ5 robotaxi completes ‘US driving test’
Hyundai Motor’s new campaign film shows the IONIQ 5 robotaxi completing a process similar to U.S. driver’s license test Based on Hyundai’s ‘Progress for Humanity’ vision, the film aims to convey freedom of mobility to all It is hoped Hyundai Motor’s AI-based autonomous driving technology, powered by Motional, will bring positive change Hyundai Motor Company…
UK and US reach AI safety agreement, OpenAI can clone voice in 15 seconds
The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing "robust" methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind.…
Six consecutive months of growth for UK car production
UK car production rose again in February, up 14.6% to 79,907 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). ]It was the sixth consecutive month of growth and best February performance since 2021, with nearly all volume manufacturers posting uplifts, driven by output for the domestic…
