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US regulators assess reports of Tesla robotaxis speeding in school zones
US regulators are assessing claims that Tesla robotaxis have exceeded speed limits in active school zones while their automated driving system was in use. The review adds to scrutiny of autonomous vehicles operating around children and follows earlier safety inquiries involving robotaxis from Tesla and Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it received…
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Carrick’s Manchester United face in-form Atlético in Champions League test
Manchester United visit Atlético Madrid in the Champions League at a precarious moment for manager Michael Carrick, after sluggish league performances against Fulham and Tottenham. A poor result could intensify pressure on Carrick, even though United may be able to absorb a defeat in the broader push to reach the knockout rounds. Atlético arrive on…
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Paris show highlights affordable European electric cars unlikely to reach US buyers
Automakers unveiled a range of compact electric cars and practical concepts at the Paris Auto Show, reviving the event’s role as a place for new model reveals. The article argues that these European designs offer a more affordable, efficient alternative to the large SUVs and high-powered cars favoured in the United States, though most are…
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The Xteink X4 Pro is a great, tiny e-reader, and it’s cheaper than ever
The Xteink X4 Pro pocket e-reader is on sale for $84.15, a $25 reduction and its lowest price so far. Its compact size and magnetic attachment to compatible phones make it an option for readers seeking a device that is easier to carry than a standard e-reader. The X4 Pro has a 4.26-inch, 800 x…
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Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI
Meta is introducing Your Algorithm on Facebook, allowing users to shape the topics recommended in their feed and Reels. The feature matters because it gives people a direct way to tell Facebook what they want to see, with recommendations that Meta says adjust in real time. Users can open the feature or mark individual posts…
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A redesigned Play Store is coming to cars with Google built-in
Google is redesigning the Play Store for cars with Google built-in, adapting its layout to different screen sizes and orientations. The update aims to make it easier for drivers and passengers to find and download apps, and is due to roll out over the coming weeks. The new home page will feature apps that can…
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US users can run AI Studio Android apps from the Play Store
Google has introduced a US feature that lets people run personal Android apps made with AI Studio directly from the Play Store. It removes the need to connect a phone to a computer to install them, making it easier to try custom apps and offering aspiring developers a possible route towards wider publication. Google first…
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TFG London reels from cyber incident as Manchester United stumble
Customer data was exposed in a cyber-security incident at TFG London, while Bruno Fernandes’s quieter start has coincided with United’s worst league opening in 40 years. A man has died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
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Satlyt raises $8m to bring AI computing to satellites
Satlyt, a start-up co-founded by former Google and SpaceX product manager Rama Afullo, has raised $8 million to develop software that runs AI on satellites. It aims to let spacecraft from different operators share computing work, as demand grows for data centres in orbit. The company has flown its software on two demonstration missions and…
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Google’s Gemini 4 Argon is now available in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search
Google has made Gemini 4 Argon available to developers through its API and Antigravity, and to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app and Search’s AI Mode. The release expands access to a model Google says can handle demanding work across areas such as coding, finance and cybersecurity. Argon first went to…