Rivian shares surge as analysts cheer shift to custom self-driving chip, AI strategy

Shares of Rivian Automotive surged 18% on Friday as analysts issued bullish commentary on the electric pickup truck and SUV maker's efforts to develop a custom chip for self-driving features and its ...
New Atlas

The world's first self-charging solar motorcycle is here – as a concept

The world's first self-charging solar motorcycle is here – as a concept When I came across this solar-powered bike, I wondered which bikemaker could be behind it. Someone well-established like Honda ...
The Economist

The self-driving taxi revolution begins at last

In a recent YouGov survey, three-quarters of Americans said they had little or no trust in self-driving taxis. Yet their misgivings may be at least in part the result of unfamiliarity. Another poll by ...
Reuters

Border patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages

CHICAGO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A federal agent who shot a Chicago woman multiple times after he said she struck his vehicle with her own bragged about his shooting skills in text messages with other ...
Alternative Press

I Promised The World announce self-titled EP

I Promised The World have announced their forthcoming self-titled EP, out Jan. 16 via Rise Records. The EP announcement comes alongside the third-wave screamo band’s recent signing to Rise Records and ...
KTVU

From Bay Area high school friends to world's youngest self-made billionaires: Company valued at $10B

Three Bay Area high school friends are now the world's youngest self-made billionaires. Forbes gave the trio the title after their company, Mercor, was valued at $10 billion. Mercor said it has raised ...
The New York Times

Study Finds Evidence That Text-Based Therapy Eases Depression

A large-scale randomized trial of texting therapy concluded that its outcomes were as good as video sessions in treating depression. By Ellen Barry One of the most popular mental health innovations of ...
Forbes

The Surprising Idea That Generative AI Might Be Better Off Using Visual Images Of Text Rather Than Pure Text As Tokens

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. For anyone versed in the technical underpinnings of LLMs, this ...
app.com

Did you get an Amazon recall text message? It may be a scam

If you get a text claiming an Amazon product you purchased is recalled, take heed − it may be a scam. If you get a text claiming an Amazon product you purchased is recalled, take heed − it may be a ...
VentureBeat

DeepSeek drops open-source model that compresses text 10x through images, defying conventions

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence research company that has repeatedly challenged assumptions about AI development costs, has released a new model that fundamentally reimagines how large ...
PC World

I tuned the text in Windows 11 to be so much clearer. Here’s how

Occasionally, I’ll get on a PC where the text just doesn’t look right. It either looks too faint or is a little blurry, which puts unnecessary strain on my eyes. That’s why I tune the text now to ...
YourTango

People Who Think The World Owes Them Something Almost Always Say These 11 Phrases

In an ideal world, everyone would be considerate and thoughtful in their everyday lives. From how they treat their coworkers to how they treat their partners, most should realize that the world ...