ChatGPT finally gets the iCloud Mail and Calendar plugins users have been waiting for

Two new highly requested iCloud plugins just got added to ChatGPT, giving people who rely on Apple’s Mail and Calendar services a way to search emails, check appointments, and manage their schedules directly through the chatbot. The integration is roll…

Halloween Candy Prices Take a Scary Bite Out of Shoppers’ Budgets

Americans could spend over $4 billion on Halloween candy this year.

BYD’s $10,000 EV blows a tire at nearly 90 mph — Watch what happens
BYD’s $10,000 EV blows a tire at nearly 90 mph — Watch what happens

BYD updated its lowest-priced electric car, the Seagull, which starts at around $10,000 in China, with a few extras, including a high-speed tire blowout system that stabilizes the vehicle at nearly 90 mph.

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Rivian electric van spotted in Walmart+ livery, hinting at a fleet deal
Rivian electric van spotted in Walmart+ livery, hinting at a fleet deal

A Rivian electric delivery van wrapped in Walmart+ branding was photographed on a car hauler on I-94 in northwest Indiana today. It’s the first public sign that Walmart could become Rivian’s next big van customer after Amazon.

Neither company has an…

An AI-generated movie flopped in China despite its budget and Hollywood must take notes

China’s first fully AI-generated theatrical film struggled to draw audiences despite its reported $1.5 million budget. The result clearly shows that AI technology alone cannot guarantee box-office success.

Volkswagen’s EV recall spreads to Audi, and owners are told to stop at 80% charge
Volkswagen’s EV recall spreads to Audi, and owners are told to stop at 80% charge

Volkswagen’s latest recall now extends to Audi, affecting more than 9,000 Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron vehicles. And just like with the ID.4, owners are being told to limit charging to 80% of the battery’s capacity.

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Waymo adds nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi coverage in 5 cities
Waymo adds nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi coverage in 5 cities

Waymo is growing its driverless service area by nearly 250 square miles over the next week, spread across Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

That’s about as big as Tesla’s entire Houston Robotaxi geofence aft…

Elon Musk says Ukraine’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service
Elon Musk says Ukraine’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service

Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms of service before the recent slowdown, as reported earlier by Ars Technica. According to Musk, “Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week,” however Ukrainian officials have denied that happened, or that it […]

Trump is making it easier for fossil fuel companies to leak methane
Trump is making it easier for fossil fuel companies to leak methane

In its latest gift to oil and gas companies, the Trump administration is expected to announce plans today to weaken rules that guard against methane leaks. Methane is a smog-forming pollutant and a powerful greenhouse gas that’s up to 80 times as potent as carbon dioxide on a 20-year horizon. It’s the primary component of […]

BMW is going upscale with its first 3-row EV, the iX7
BMW is going upscale with its first 3-row EV, the iX7

BMW’s next electric SUV won’t just be bigger. The iX7 will sit at the top of the brand’s EV lineup when it debuts in 2027, bringing a more luxurious option to the mix.

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