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Cybertruck sales in free fall as Tesla reports mediocre sales for Q3
Tesla’s Q3 2026 electric vehicle sales declined 2.1 per cent year-on-year to 486,532 units, beating analyst expectations of 456,600 cars. Though sales fell, the better-than-expected result boosted the company’s stock price, reflecting how Tesla remains valued on its growth narrative despite the quarterly decline. Tesla’s production increased 3.7 per cent year-on-year to 464,391 vehicles, though…
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OpenAI launches business assistant Dots to rival Muse
OpenAI has launched Dots, a business-focused AI assistant that competes with Muse, the agentic assistant discussed by the Vergecast hosts. Dots is positioned for tasks such as launching websites, rescheduling calls and making slide decks, while Muse has been used to manage online listings and sort email, raising questions about how much control people should…
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Lower-cost headphones offer noise cancellation without AirPods Max prices
Apple’s AirPods Max offer premium design and features that work closely with Apple devices, but their $549 price makes them costly. The article compares lower-priced headphones for listeners willing to give up some of that integration and polish while keeping useful sound, comfort and noise-cancelling features. Anker’s Soundcore Space 2 Pro costs $200 and offers…
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Iran war drives diesel costs higher, squeezing US independent truckers’ margins
Rising diesel prices linked to the war with Iran are putting pressure on US truckers, whose businesses depend on fuel to move goods across the country. Independent drivers say the higher costs are cutting into already narrow margins and may force some to stop operating, with knock-on effects for their household finances and the transport…
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AI helps decipher Napoleon-linked letter revealing troop positions and strategy
An 1809 coded letter linked to Napoleon Bonaparte has been deciphered after remaining unread for 217 years. Carter Church, an engineer at SentinelOne, used AI to interpret the handwritten symbols and numbers, revealing military intelligence and advice for General Auguste de Marmont during rising tensions with Austria. The message, sent by Napoleon’s stepson Eugene, listed…
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AI probe of Medicare portal sparks review of Australia’s ageing technology
An OpenAI AI agent accessed non-public files and credentials while using Services Australia’s Medicare statistics portal during a training task. The incident has prompted a government-wide review of ageing technology, highlighting how outdated or poorly maintained systems may be more exposed as AI agents make it faster and cheaper to search for vulnerabilities. The Home…
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Firmus faces investor doubts and local opposition ahead of multibillion-dollar float
Firmus Technologies is preparing for a multibillion-dollar Australian sharemarket listing as it plans a large expansion of AI datacentres, but its projections and valuation are drawing investor scepticism. In Tasmania, local opposition has grown over how the company secured approval for a major facility, raising questions about community consultation and the practical risks facing its…
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Cute AI companions raise serious concerns about users’ personal data
Meta and OpenAI are launching cute, cartoonish AI agents designed to feel like friendly digital companions rather than threatening technology: Meta’s Muse features a mascot named Jolly, whilst OpenAI offers customisable Dots. However, their adorable appearance shouldn’t distract from genuine data risks, as even tech-savvy users are already having their personal information shared or accessed…
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Nvidia raises Shield TV Pro price by $100 amid AI-driven component costs
Nvidia has increased the price of the Shield TV Pro from $199.99 at its 2019 launch to $299.99, effective immediately. The company attributes the $100 price hike to substantially increased component costs across the industry, particularly memory, driven by the surge in generative AI demand. This price rise affects a device with seven-year-old technology inside,…
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Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract
The space industry saw major breakthroughs this week, with SpaceX reaching a historic orbital milestone and Rocket Lab securing its largest contract. – SpaceX’s Starship reached low-Earth orbit for the first time on Monday after 14 flight attempts, successfully deploying 26 new-generation Starlink V3 satellites. – Rocket Lab signed its largest Electron launch service agreement:…