Apple on Tuesday surprised developers with the release of both iOS 16.0 beta 7 and iPadOS 16.1 beta 1. And while neither update comes with significant changes, it seems that Apple will soon let users delete the Wallet app from their devices with iOS 16.1.
To make things clearer, iPadOS 16.1 beta is only available for iPad at this point as Apple has confirmed that the release of iPadOS 16 has been…
This website lets you build the custom iPhone of your dreams
August 24, 2022
If you aren’t satisfied with the design changes purportedly coming with the iPhone 14 this year, there’s a new website that will let you take matters into your own hands. Creative developer Neal Agarwal has crafted a new website that lets you build the iPhone of your…
Apple confirms iPadOS 16 will arrive later than iOS 16
August 24, 2022
Apple has confirmed reports that it will shake up the typical rollouts for its major operating system updates this year. For the first time in years, the company will not release the public build of the new iPadOS at the same time as the next iOS. It’s expected that…
Former Apple engineer takes plea deal for stealing self-driving trade secrets before working for XPeng
August 23, 2022
Former Apple engineer Xiaolang Zhang has pleaded guilty to trade secret theft after being accused of stealing information surrounding Apple’s self-driving technology. Zhang would go on to work for XPeng Motors in China, which has publicly stated it has zero involvement with Apple or Zhang’s case.
According to filings made with the Northern District Court of California Tuesday, Xiaolang Zhang…
One of China’s biggest EV manufacturers, XPeng, reported strong revenue growth in Q2 earnings as demand for EVs continues rising worldwide, but rising material costs and lockdowns in China due to a resurgence in Covid are leading XPeng to be cautious with its Q3 guidance.
Tesla engineer accused of stealing Dojo supercomputer secrets is now in bizarre situation
August 23, 2022
A former Tesla engineer who the company accused of stealing Dojo supercomputer secrets is now in a bizarre situation where he can’t defend himself as Tesla moves the case to arbitration.
Tesla has a clause in its employment contract that requires employees to settle…
VW and Mercedes-Benz ink agreements with Canada for raw materials vital to US battery manufacturing
August 23, 2022
Following last week’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act in the US, German legacy automakers Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz have sealed agreements with the Canadian government to acquire raw materials for EV battery manufacturing at their US facilities. This move could help EVs from both automakers qualify for US tax credits under the revised terms of the recently signed bill.
Last week…
Mercedes has offered the public the first glimpse of the interior of its upcoming EQE SUV. First glance appears to be on brand for the German automaker’s EQ line of EV sedans and SUVs, and MB is promising this one will deliver some of the most spacious interior in its…
California EV startup Canoo and Walmart are teaming up to use Canoo’s lifestyle delivery vehicles (LDV) for delivery.
Last month, Walmart announced it would buy 4,500 Canoo LDVs to advance its climate goals and support the growing demand for at-home delivery…
Alauda Aeronautics celebrates 250 eVTOL flights with cool progress video ahead of new Airspeeder racing league
August 23, 2022
The creator and technical team behind the upcoming Airspeeder eVTOL racing league, Alauda Aeronautics, has successfully completed 250 test flights as it moves closer to one day transporting pilots inside the vessels in worldwide grand prix’. To celebrate, the company has shared extensive video footage of its progress over the course of the last two years. You can view it below.
Airspeeder is…