automotive

Tech

GM, AT&T, DHS face $220M settlement and massive data leaks

GM settles for $220M over driver data misuse, while AT&T and DHS disclose leaks exposing millions of personal records.

AI

GM rolls out new central computer for 2028 Escalade IQ

GM's fourth‑gen EV platform adds a central computer and new electrical architecture, aiming to keep pace with Tesla, Rivian and Chinese rivals.

Tech

Tesla Roadster 2 flips with old Lockheed thrusters

Tesla’s new Roadster 2 uses decades‑old Lockheed Martin compressed‑gas thrusters to spin the 230‑mph car in the air, sparking debate over its practicality.

Hardware

Smartphone and Car Tech Tweaks Reveal Gaps in Integration

Engadget's recent guides expose how aftermarket cameras, iPhone data hacks, Samsung app locks, and Android Auto bugs expose friction in the mobile‑vehicle ecosystem.

Software

GM’s CarPlay Cut, DIY Android Auto, and the Road Ahead

GM drops CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs, sparking backlash, while hobbyists keep Android Auto alive on Raspberry Pi. Here’s why it matters.

Tech

Tesla's China recall avalanche exposes systemic safety gaps

Tesla faces three massive recalls in China, covering over 4 million cars, as regulators clamp down on safety flaws from door handles to suspension and cruise control.

AI

GM cuts simulation time to a minute with AI

General Motors shrank CFD and FEA runs from 15 hours to a minute using AI, sparking debate on hype versus impact across tech circles.

Tech

Privacy, Data, and Tech Fatigue in 2026

Tech innovations and privacy concerns collide as users retreat from digital ecosystems.

AI

RJ Scaringe’s $12.3B Fundraising Machine And What It Reveals

A closer look at how one founder’s repeated success has reshaped investor expectations

AI

Toyota to Remanufacture Cars 3 Times

Toyota will remanufacture cars three times, Stellantis pours €30bn into software, and Nio rolls out Europe’s first five‑minute battery swap as raw material prices squeeze margins.

Tech

Tech Turmoil and Market Shifts

Companies in tech and automotive face turmoil and change, from designer baby startups shutting down to Porsche selling its stake in Bugatti.

Hardware

Ford CEO: Chinese Auto Imports Threaten US Market and Jobs

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns China's vast auto production capacity could overwhelm the US market, posing a critical threat to American jobs and manufacturing.