This rather unfortunate three car pile-up took place yesterday afternoon on Interstate 10 near Benson, Arizona, when a man allegedly using Tesla’s Autopilot semi-autonomous system crashed his Model S into an Arizona State Trooper’s vehicle. The impact caused the cruiser to hit the back of an ambulance, though thankfully the latter’s occupants weren’t injured and […]
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Image copyright AFP Chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended his job retention bonus scheme after MPs questioned its value for money. The policy – which was announced last week – will see the government pay employers £1,000 for every furloughed worker they retain past January. MPs on the Treasury Committee described the scheme as “badly-timed and […]
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Walmart will soon require customers to wear a mask while shopping. Walmart For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. If you go shopping at Walmart after this week, you’ll have to wear a mask — the retail giant will require customers to wear face coverings from Monday, […]
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Apple has been removing thousands of games from the App Store in China. This move came after the Chinese government changed licensing laws that are required to be abided by game developers. Now, Apple has set a deadline for game developers so that they could get their affairs in order. Ever since the government in […]
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At first glance, American paddlefish and Russian sturgeon seem about as different as two fish can be. The Russian sturgeon, whose eggs are used to make top-shelf caviar, is a carnivore that hoovers crustaceans and smaller fish off the floor of rivers, lakes and coastal areas the world over. The American paddlefish, found in only […]
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The fourth-generation SEAT Leon is more diverse than ever, offering mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains for the first time, as well as the latest in infotainment and driver assist tech the VW Group has to offer. It will continue to offer five-door hatchback and estate body styles, with even the Cupra Leon performance model being […]
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T-Mobile’s next “un-carrier” event seems set for Thursday. Graphic by Pixabay/Illustration by CNET Since closing its Sprint merger in April, T-Mobile has been fairly quiet when it comes to major announcements. The company has continued to expand its 5G network and rolled out some initiatives such as its promised free service for first responders, but […]
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Where will the Cybertruck call home? Tesla The battle for Tesla’s second US-based vehicle manufacturing plant heated up Monday after Travis County, Texas approved a tax break worth $14.7 million, if the electric carmaker builds a new factory in the Austin area. Reuters reports that along with the $14.7 million, Austin’s Del Valle school district also approved […]
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The Switch Lite arrived in 2019. What comes next? Sarah Tew/CNET It’s nearly impossible to find a Nintendo Switch for sale, three years after the console’s launch. That’s both good news for Nintendo and a sign that Switch manufacturing is facing challenges in a year of coronavirus shutdowns. That’s a shame, because there’s no better […]
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Lexy Savvides/CNET Popular wireless earbuds such as the AirPods or Galaxy Buds Plus can cost $150 or more, but you don’t necessarily need to spend that much cash if you want a pair that’s great for listening to music and making calls. While there are plenty of dirt-cheap options out there, you have to prepare yourself […]
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