Tesla gets 30-day extension to oppose ‘Cybercab’ trademark held by squatter
Tesla gets 30-day extension to oppose ‘Cybercab’ trademark held by squatter

Tesla has been granted a 30-day extension by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to decide whether to formally oppose UNIBEV’s “Cybercab” trademark application, pushing Tesla’s deadline to March 14, 2026. The extension comes as Tesla prepares …

A key flaw of self-driving cars could just be poor understanding of humans

According to an engineering psychology expert, autonomous car drivers have come to face a vigilance task, raising questions on the convenience of self-driving cars.
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Kia’s electric van gets its first camping kit that turns the PV5 into a campsite in minutes
Kia’s electric van gets its first camping kit that turns the PV5 into a campsite in minutes

Kia’s electric van really can do it all. VanLab delivered the first PV5 camping kit that transforms it into a campsite, remote workspace, and more in minutes. All you need is a screwdriver.

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ByteDance’s next-gen AI model can generate clips based on text, images, audio, and video
ByteDance’s next-gen AI model can generate clips based on text, images, audio, and video

Big Tech’s race to leapfrog the latest AI models continues with the launch of ByteDance’s next-gen video generator. In a blog post, ByteDance – the China-based company behind TikTok – says Seedance 2.0 supports prompts that combine text, images, video, and audio. The company claims it “delivers a substantial leap in generation quality,” offering improvements […]

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Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years
Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years

Tesla’s domestic sales in China collapsed 45% year-over-year in January, falling to just 18,485 units — the automaker’s lowest monthly retail figure in the country since November 2022. The data, released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CP…

This $7,999 robot will fold (some of) your laundry
This $7,999 robot will fold (some of) your laundry

If you have a spare $7,999 (plus a $250 deposit), hate folding laundry, and happen to live in the Bay Area, one-and-a-half-year-old startup Weave has the robot for you: Isaac 0. It takes Isaac 0 around 30-90 minutes to fold a load of laundry, Weave says. That’s all it does – it’s stationary and needs […]

Samsung’s QD-OLED Penta Tandem upgrade means brighter screens and longer life

Samsung Display’s QD-OLED Penta Tandem adds a five-layer OLED stack that targets higher HDR peak brightness, better efficiency, and longer lifespan, with a 2026 rollout across flagship monitor sizes and premium TV panels.
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Uber Eats Cart Assistant lets you shop faster with fewer taps

Uber Eats is testing Cart Assistant, an in-app AI that turns a grocery list or photo into a drafted basket. It’s a beta with a purple storefront icon, aimed at cutting taps on repeat orders.
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Microsoft says your AI agent can become a double agent

Microsoft warns AI agents can become “double agents” when permissions sprawl and security lags. Memory poisoning and deceptive inputs can steer tools off course, so it recommends Zero Trust controls, inventory, and continuous monitoring.
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Why Boston wants to ban some residents from using e-bikes
Why Boston wants to ban some residents from using e-bikes

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has filed a new ordinance that would ban delivery app drivers in the city from using e-bikes, mopeds, or other motorized scooters to make deliveries, citing growing safety concerns.

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