Author - Ana Manuel

Zoox Recalls Software in 258 Self-Driving Cars Due to Sudden Braking Issues

Image Credits: ZooxZoox, Amazon’s autonomous driving subsidiary, has voluntarily recalled 258 vehicles due to a flaw in its self-driving system that could trigger sudden hard braking.NHTSA Investigation Sparks RecallThe recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a preliminary investigation last May following two incidents where motorcyclists crashed into the rear...

Revolutionary Electric Seaglider Takes Passengers Flying

Regent says its 55-ft-long Viceroy seaglider is the largest electric flying machine on the planetREGENT CraftA Rhode Island-based startup, Regent Craft, has successfully completed the first test of its full-size electric seaglider with passengers on board, validating the company’s idea for a new type of ocean-going vessel.Utilizing the Wing-in-Ground Effect for EfficiencyThe seaglider takes...

Manus is Unlikely to Be China’s Next DeepSeek Moment

Image Credits:OpenAIHugging Face's head of product called Manus “the most impressive AI tool I’ve ever tried,” while AI policy researcher Dean Ball described it as “the most sophisticated computer using AI.” Meanwhile, its official Discord server quickly surpassed 138,000 members, and invite codes are reportedly selling for thousands of dollars on the Chinese reseller...

Apple Unveils the New MacBook Air Featuring the M4 Chip

Credit: PixabayApple unveiled a new MacBook Air on Wednesday, featuring enhanced performance while keeping its familiar design. The latest model is powered by the M4 chip, the newest addition to Apple's M-series lineup.Available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, the MacBook Air starts at $999 for the smaller model—$100 less than the previous entry price...

Volkswagen’s Most Affordable EV Debuts with Rivian Software Integration

Image Credits: VolkswagenVolkswagen's budget-friendly EV, the ID EVERY1—a compact four-door hatchback unveiled on Wednesday—will be the first to feature Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture, according to a source familiar with the model.Set for production in 2027, the ID EVERY1 will start at 20,000 euros ($21,500). Another model, the ID.2all, priced around 25,000 euros, is...

Uber’s Big Data Ride: Transforming Transportation

Credit: CanvasCrowdsourcing a Taxi RevolutionUber revolutionized the way people hail rides by leveraging Big Data. Traditional taxis relied on street hails and phone bookings, often leading to long waits and inefficiencies. Uber, on the other hand, connects riders and drivers instantly through its app. By analyzing GPS data, trip history, and driver availability, Uber...

Alexa+ Lets users Jump to Specific Scenes on Prime Video and Fire TV

Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesWith the newly announced Alexa+ experience, Amazon’s smart assistant can now navigate movies on Prime Video for users. Through its integration with Prime Video and Fire TV, Alexa+ enables seamless scene-jumping without the need for manual fast-forwarding.Alexa+ Demonstrates Seamless Movie NavigationAt a press event...

Rare 7-Planet Alignment Lights Up the Sky This Week

Artist's impression of a planetary alignment event, not to scale. (buradaki/Getty Images)A Rare Alignment of 7 Planets Will Light Up the Night Sky This WeekA rare astronomical event is about to occur, offering a spectacular view in Earth’s night sky.On February 28, 2025, all seven planets in our Solar System—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter,...

Your Takeout Food Packaging May Raise Heart Failure Risk

Credit: PixabayChemicals from disposable plastic containers may leach into your takeout food, potentially raising the risk of cardiovascular disease.Chinese researchers conducted experiments on rats and found that consuming water contaminated with plastic additives from heated packaging triggered bodily changes, starting with disruptions in gut bacteria.Heart Tissue Damage Observed in Exposed Rodents After Three MonthsAfter...

A Breathtaking Opera House Covered by a Skirt-Like Solar Panel Roof

The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will be defined by a plunging roof which references a traditional local skirtBloomThe renowned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled one of its most striking designs in recent years—a new opera house set for Kosovo. However, the visually stunning building will feature a sweeping roof inspired by...