Another big gun is entering the AI race.
Korean internet giant Naver today announced the launch of HyperCLOVA X, its next-generation large language model (LLM) that delivers conversational AI experiences through a question-answering chatbot called CLOVA X.
The company said it has opened beta testing for CLOVA X in English and Korean and will make HyperCLOVA X available to enterprise users…
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M2 falls back to $1,099
August 25, 2023
Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air M2 is already more affordable than any other laptop the company has ever offered with this size of screen. Now, you can grab the 256GB model at Amazon for just $1,099 (in midnight and space gray), back down to the lowest price we’ve…
Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor
August 24, 2023
Nissan showed off its next-generation electric vehicles to dealers this week, previewing its future lineup. The automaker presented three new EVs, including a successor to the LEAF hatchback, a performance sedan that could take the Maxima’s place, and a third electric…
These autonomous robots deliver students meals while popping wheelies and using unique voices
August 24, 2023
As classes resume at college campuses all around the US, there may be some new and rather short members of the student body roaming around. Starship Technologies has expanded its existing roster of autonomous delivery robots to 50 schools, offering its Level 4 on-demand meal service to over 1.1 million students in the US alone.
Starship Technologies was founded in 2014 by Skype co-founders Ahti…
Tennessee said it would develop a statewide network of EV fast charging stations. It's added one in 2.5 years
August 24, 2023
Will Blink Charging‘s new partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) revive Tennessee’s stagnant Fast Charge TN Network plan?
Where’s the EV fast charging in Tennessee?
The Miami Beach-based Blink (Nasdaq: BLNK) today announced a two-year contract with…
Mercedes-Benz upgraded the EQB electric SUV for the 2024 model year with a fresh makeover, including a newly designed modern grille and headlights up front. The updated 2024 Mercedes Benz EQB will arrive at US dealerships in the first half of 2024. Check out what’s new…
Campers are a popular way to travel with the family, and smaller versions for bike camping have popped up too. But what if you want to go cabin camping with your dog in areas that don’t have car access – or cabins? If you’re handy, you could just build a wooden cabin to bring along with you on an electric bike.
That’s exactly what Jack Steward did. He’s a cabin builder who has tried his…
The highly-anticipated GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser made its official debut Thursday. The electric pickup is fitted with EarthCruiser’s overland upfit solution, offering the ultimate zero-emission adventure vehicle with self-charging capabilities via solar power.
In…
GM looks to catch up in China after getting OK to begin testing autonomous driving tech
August 24, 2023
General Motors (GM) has recently been given permission to begin testing Level 4 autonomous driving technology in China. Together with self-driving startup Momenta, GM will begin rolling out autonomous Cadillac Lyriqs as it looks to catch up with several other genuine…
Ford has launched a new limited-edition matte black F-150 Lightning, which looks pretty sick.
Henry Ford famously said, “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it’s black,” and Ford is reminding us of that with the launch of the new F-150 Lightning Platinum Black.
Even though it’s actually a wrap and not a paint job.
Ford describes the company’s…
