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TechCrunch Mobility: How do we know when an AV is safe enough?
The automotive industry lacks a standardised safety test for autonomous vehicles equivalent to the driver’s licensing requirements for humans, leaving manufacturers largely responsible for determining when their own self-driving technology is safe enough for deployment. This week, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) took a significant step toward addressing this gap by partnering…
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Trump proposes AI force led by appointed technology czar
Donald Trump has proposed creating an “AI force” led by an appointed “AI czar”, while promising to support rather than restrict the technology industry. The announcement comes amid increasing calls from politicians and some technology figures for greater caution over AI’s development and deployment. Trump provided no timetable, structure or candidate for the initiative. He…
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3 Sci-Fi Rock Songs From the 1960s That Sound Like Fiction but Are Realer Than Ever
An American Songwriter article highlights three 1960s science fiction rock songs that have become increasingly relevant to contemporary life. The piece argues that musicians of that era possessed remarkable prescience, anticipating technological and scientific developments that seemed purely fictional at the time but are steadily becoming reality. The article examines three specific tracks: a 1969…
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Guide to installing Sonos speakers with the S2 app
Sonos speaker setup is now relatively straightforward through the improved S2 app, despite the company’s troubled 2024 software update. Users need the app, a Sonos account and a speaker and mobile device connected to the same Wi-Fi network; the app then detects the speaker and guides them through connecting it and assigning it to a…
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Secure your data before selling, donating or recycling an old laptop
Before disposing of an old laptop—whether selling, donating, or recycling—you must protect your personal data and prepare the device securely. Follow these essential steps: – Back up your data first using Windows Backup or Time Machine (Mac), ideally to an external drive, as free cloud storage is limited to 5GB – Verify important app syncs…
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These small changes can improve your home surround sound in a big way
Most home surround sound systems underperform not because of faulty equipment, but due to poor room setup and speaker placement—all of which can be corrected through low-cost adjustments like repositioning speakers, adding soft furnishings, and running built-in calibration tools. – Room acoustics matter most: hard surfaces such as bare walls, tile floors and windows reflect…
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Trump Resists AI Regulation While Profiting From AI Defense Contracts
President Trump has adopted a hardline opposition to artificial intelligence regulation, dismissing bipartisan safety concerns as a “hoax” and “scam.” His stance is significantly influenced by David Sacks, a billionaire
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Burnham set to meet Trump at UN as UK government signals focus on strong US ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Donald Trump face-to-face at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The UK government is emphasising the importance of developing cooperation with the United Sta
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Merz faces mounting pressure as CDU risks state election losses
Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain German chancellor and pursue economic, tax and welfare reforms after projected state-election defeats intensified pressure on his leadership. The CDU fell below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and was expected to lose to Die Linke in Berlin, fuelling speculation about a possible mid-term replacement. The AfD was projected to…
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Moscow ablaze after Ukraine’s drone strike; Merz faces defeat; Burnham meets Trump
Fires sweep Moscow after Ukraine’s biggest reported drone strike on the Russian capital. German voters head to the polls on Sunday with surveys showing heavy losses for Merz, whilst PM Burnham prepares to meet Trump.