The future of Windows could include fewer ads and distracting upsells

Microsoft may finally be addressing one of the most frustrating parts of Windows 11: the constant ads and upsells. According to Scott Hanselman, one of the engineering minds leading the charge for the new Windows fixes, the company is now working towar…

Windows might finally fix one of its most annoying setup problems

Microsoft may remove the mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during Windows 11 setup, a long-criticized requirement for new PCs.
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Crimson Desert dev apologizes for use of AI art
Crimson Desert dev apologizes for use of AI art

Reviews of Crimson Desert have been mixed, but the bigger issue for the game has been the discovery of what appeared to be AI-generated assets in the final release. Now the developer has acknowledged that AI art was indeed used during the game’s creation, but says that it was intended to be replaced before release. […]

Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation

Tesla and SpaceX have unveiled “Terafab,” a joint $25 billion chip fabrication facility in Austin, Texas, that Elon Musk claims will produce 1 terawatt of computing power annually. It would be the largest semiconductor fab ever built — by an absurd mar…

Musk says he’s building a Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas
Musk says he’s building a Terafab chip plant in Austin, Texas

Elon Musk announced plans to build a Terafab plant in Austin, Texas, that will be jointly run by Tesla and SpaceX. The goal is to eventually build chips at scale for robotics, artificial intelligence, and space-based data centers for Musk’s various companies. Musk has expressed concern, as have other executives, about the chip industry’s ability […]

Fast flop: stupid fast Audi RS e-tron GT gets over $50,000 in discounts
Fast flop: stupid fast Audi RS e-tron GT gets over $50,000 in discounts

With almost 1,000 hp and a blistering 60 mph coming in just 2.4 seconds, Audi’s electric flagship super sedan made headlines and set performance records when it was launched back in 2024. Unfortunately for Audi, it didn’t set many sales records, and yo…

Simon Loos grows its electric semi truck fleet to over 200 units
Simon Loos grows its electric semi truck fleet to over 200 units

Dutch logistics specialist Simon Loos announced a major order with Daimler Trucks’ Mercedes brand, purchasing 75 Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 electric semi trucks and growing its BEV fleet to more than 200 units.

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Google Translate is getting a pronunciation coach to fix your awkward accent

Google Translate is testing a new AI-powered pronunciation training mode that lets users practice speaking and receive feedback on their accuracy.
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In a sea of slop and risks, AI is helping distraught humans find their lost pets

AI is emerging as an unlikely hero, helping pet owners find lost animals by scanning massive databases and matching visual features across platforms.
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Mahindra reveals Batman BE 6 EV – and it’s kind of amazing [update]
Mahindra reveals Batman BE 6 EV – and it’s kind of amazing [update]

Indian ag and automaker Mahindra has launched a limited-run Batman Edition of its BE 6 Electric Origin SUV, calling it, “a production car that brings to life a rare fusion of cinematic heritage and modern luxury, inspired by Christopher Nolan’s critica…