Tag: Tesla
Period trackers coercing women into sharing risky information, Temu faces legal complaint
Female health monitoring apps are putting women at risk by "coercing" them into disclosing - and then poorly handling - highly sensitive data, according to new research. The study examined the privacy policies and data safety labels of 20 of the most popular of these kind of apps, which are commonly used to help women…
Using the internet is ‘good for you’, Siri to get major upgrade with iOS18
Using the internet may be good for your wellbeing, an international study has found. The findings suggest that despite popular concerns to the contrary, the association between internet use and wellbeing is likely to be positive. Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, part of the University of Oxford, analysed data from two million people aged…
China introduces tougher internet controls, Assassin’s Creed Mirage comes to iPhone
New rules that tighten Chinese government restrictions on the country's internet companies have come into effect today, raising concerns about how they will be applied. The expanded State Secrets Law compels firms - including social media giants Tencent, ByteDance and Weibo - to take action if users post sensitive information. It requires "network operators" to…
Tesla rival BYD sees EV profits fall, US probes Ford’s hands-free tech
Chinese car giant BYD has seen profits fall as it is hit by slowing demand for electric vehicles (EV) and a price war in the world's largest car market. The firm said it made $630m (£502m) in the first three months of the year, more than 47% lower than the previous quarter. BYD has been…
Tougher laws for smart devices, Tesla shares surge following China deal
Manufacturers will have to follow stricter rules if they want to sell internet-enabled ‘smart’ gadgets such as smart speakers and security cameras as a new law comes into force. From today, manufacturers will be legally required to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals from accessing devices with internet or network connectivity – from smartphones to…
US regulator probes Tesla autopilot, MG Cyberster EV will cost from £55K
The US auto regulator is investigating whether Tesla's biggest ever recall successfully addressed safety concerns relating to its driver assistance system. In December, Tesla issued a software update to two million of its vehicles in the US to fix problems with its Autopilot feature. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says it will now probe…
TikTok faces US ban, Apple ‘reduces Vision Pro shipments’
The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the United States. The bill will now be handed over to US President Joe Biden, who has said he will…
Tesla whistleblower demands public apology, Apple loses smartphone crown
Image: Cristina Balan A Tesla whistleblower who has battled Elon Musk and his company through the courts for a decade tells BBC News she is still seeking a public apology. No other interview about a tech giant has made me cry. But towards the end of our Zoom call, when former…
Tesla sales fall sharply, Amazon scraps ‘just walk out’ tech in US
Tesla has reported a sharp fall in worldwide sales amid increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles. The carmaker said it delivered 386,810 vehicles during the first quarter of the year - down nearly 9% on the 423,000 it shipped from January to March last year. It marks the first year-on-year quarterly sales decline…
Children view violent online content in Primary School, Tesla’s sub-£25K EV to enter production
Children first see violent online content while still at primary school and describe it as an inevitable part of being online, according to new research commissioned by Ofcom. All children who took part in the research came across violent content online, mostly via social media, video-sharing and messaging sites and apps. Many say this is before…
