Tag: Tech

How technology helps and harms endangered languages

Technology is accelerating the rate of language disappearance, even while it offers the hope of preserving those that are endangered or extinct.  A new crowd-sourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered relation to Greek considered a “linguistic goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world”, said Phys.org. Romeyka is thought […]

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Why is Microsoft breaking up Teams and Office?

Microsoft’s products remain among the most used in the workplace, especially its video-chatting service Teams and its flagship suite of apps, Office. However, the pair are about to undergo a major change: While Teams and Office have previously been offered as a bundle, Microsoft has announced that it will begin selling the two products as […]

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Tesla’s New Unboxed Assembly Could Slash $25,000 EV’s Production Costs By 50%

Tesla’s New Unboxed Assembly Could Slash $25,000 EV’s Production Costs By 50% | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Tesla is introducing a revolutionary “unboxed” approach, assembling key components simultaneously before final assembly https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Small teams will assemble key components before these parts are combined in the […]

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A Pop-Up Could Block 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s Backup Camera Visibility

A Pop-Up Could Block 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s Backup Camera Visibility | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A message informing drivers about the 2024 Santa Fe’s Trailer Parking Assist feature could actually block their view of the road behind them 2 hours ago <!––> <!– –> When 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe drivers shift into reverse, they […]

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Stellantis CEO Wants To Cut EV Battery Weight In Half

Stellantis CEO Wants To Cut EV Battery Weight In Half | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Carlos Tavares said that an EV with a 250-mile range requires 500 kg of additional materials compared to an ICE model https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson 6 hours ago <!––> <!– –> The group’s CEO Carlos Tavares thinks the brand […]

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How Cutting-Edge Disability Technology Gets Sent to War Instead

In 1971, Senator Jacob K. Javits amended the original Wagner-O’Day Act to “include people with significant disabilities.” It also established an independent federal agency, later named AbilityOne, to administrate the mandatory source of supply for the federal government that was awarded to qualifying workshops on a noncompetitive basis. AbilityOne has adopted the identity of the […]

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How Disabled People Get Exploited to Build the Technology of War

In 1971, Senator Jacob K. Javits amended the original Wagner-O’Day Act to “include people with significant disabilities.” It also established an independent federal agency, later named AbilityOne, to administrate the mandatory source of supply for the federal government that was awarded to qualifying workshops on a noncompetitive basis. AbilityOne has adopted the identity of the […]

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How Tech That Could Help Disabled People Was Sent to War Instead

In 1971, Senator Jacob K. Javits amended the original Wagner-O’Day Act to “include people with significant disabilities.” It also established an independent federal agency, later named AbilityOne, to administrate the mandatory source of supply for the federal government that was awarded to qualifying workshops on a noncompetitive basis. AbilityOne has adopted the identity of the […]

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Amazon ending ‘Just Walk Out’ grocery checkout

What happened? Amazon will remove its “Just Walk Out” checkout technology at all U.S. Amazon Fresh grocery stores, a company executive told The Information on Tuesday. “Just Walk Out,” which uses cameras, shelf sensors and sometimes offsite workers to tally and charge customers for their groceries, was installed at 27 of the 44 U.S. Amazon […]

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Hyundai And Kia’s DAL-e Indoor Delivery Robot Gets A Midlife Makeover

Hyundai And Kia’s DAL-e Indoor Delivery Robot Gets A Midlife Makeover | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Redesigned robot gains additional cargo space and face recognition to ensure goods are delivered to the right person https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ <!––> by Chris Chilton April 3, 2024 at 09:00 <!––> <!– –> Redesigned DAL-e Delivery robot is intended for offices […]

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BMW And Tata Form JV To Create Software For Autonomous Systems And Other Tech

BMW And Tata Form JV To Create Software For Autonomous Systems And Other Tech | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Tata Technologies will develop autonomous systems, infotainment tech, and digital services for BMW 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> BMW and Tata Technologies will form a 50/50 joint venture in India. The JV will develop software […]

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Chrysler Just Can’t Stop Recalling The Pacifica And Voyager; This Time It’s Over Traction Control

Chrysler Just Can’t Stop Recalling The Pacifica And Voyager; This Time It’s Over Traction Control | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Chrysler linked the traction control in 2024 Pacificas and Voyagers to the pedal position, so it turns off when cruise control is on 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Chrysler is recalling 26,776 Pacificas and […]

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Autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 Passes Driver’s License Test In Las Vegas

Autonomous Hyundai Ioniq 5 Passes Driver’s License Test In Las Vegas | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> To convince Americans that autonomous vehicles are safe, Hyundai is letting a certified DMV driving examiner judge it 3 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Hyundai has let a Nevada DMV-certified driving examiner judge its autonomous test vehicle The examiner […]

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Bentley Won’t Offer Level 3 Self-Driving Cars Because They Think It’s Too Dangerous

Bentley Won’t Offer Level 3 Self-Driving Cars Because They Think It’s Too Dangerous | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Although Mercedes and BMW are now offering Level 3 autonomous vehicles, Bentley is holding back 1 hour ago <!––> <!– –> Bentley won’t follow Mercedes and BMW in offering a Level 3 autonomous system to its buyers. […]

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The push for media literacy in education amid the rise of AI

Tech experts, lawmakers and other public officials have long been warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence — especially when it comes to doctored or fake news sources. As such, schools have begun a push toward media literacy in the classroom, a push that has now spilled into the halls of state houses and Congress.    […]

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Teens Can Steal Your Tesla With A $2 Pokemon Card

Teens Can Steal Your Tesla With A $2 Pokemon Card | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> A bizarre vulnerability allows electric Pokemon cards to unlock and steal Tesla vehicles just by tapping it on the B-pillars https://www.carscoops.com/author/staff/ <!––> by Staff 4 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Bay Area Tesla owner Ray Chu discovered the flaw while […]

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New York City Will Start Allowing Autonomous Vehicles To Test On Its Streets, But Only With A Safety Driver

New York City Will Start Allowing Autonomous Vehicles To Test On Its Streets, But Only With A Safety Driver | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> It remains to be seen whether the tricky streets of New York City will be too much to handle for self-driving prototypes https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ <!––> by Brad Anderson April 1, 2024 at […]

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NY/NJ Cops Fight Car Thieves With Forced Traffic Jams, GPS Darts And More High-Tech Tricks

NY/NJ Cops Fight Car Thieves With Forced Traffic Jams, GPS Darts And More High-Tech Tricks | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> Stopping criminals requires everything from high tech gadgets to low skill intentional traffic jams March 31, 2024 at 19:29 <!––> <!– –> New York and New Jersey police are willing to use various tactics to […]

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The Worst Infotainment Systems According To You

The Worst Infotainment Systems According To You | Carscoops <!—-><!– –><!– –><!—-><!—-> 100 of you commented and the votes all lead to one major infotainment issue everyone wants sorted out 5 hours ago <!––> <!– –> Infotainment systems have a knack for polarizing opinions in a manner that few other technological features do. It’s fascinating […]

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