Category: Technology News

Far-left group claims attack on Tesla factory in Germany | Technology News

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Production halted at electric vehicle plant in Brandenburg after suspected arson attack causes power outage. Tesla has halted production at its German factory after power lines supplying the plant were set on fire in an act of “sabotage” claimed by a far-left group. Emergency services were called early on Tuesday after reports of a burning electricity pylon southeast of Berlin close to the Tesla plant. The blaze was extinguished, but damage to the lines knocked out power to the electric car factory, located in the state of Brandenburg, as well as surrounding villages. Police said they have launched an investigation…Continue Reading

McDonald’s doubles down on technology, with plans to boost app and self-serve kiosk ordering

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In short: McDonald’s suffered a global systems outage on Friday evening, causing restaurants across Australia to turn away customers. The tech troubles are unlikely to slow the fast-food giant’s adoption of new technology, including artificial intelligence. What’s next? McDonald’s is continuing to push for more customers to order through digital avenues like its app and its self-serve kiosks. When McDonald’s first opened for business in the 1940s, its workers stood at physical counters, its burgers and fries were listed on paper menus, and its customers paid cash to its human cashiers. Today technology so infuses every aspect of McDonald’s business…Continue Reading

5 tricks to simplify Google search on mobile | Technology News

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When it comes to mobile browsing, Google is the go-to search engine for most of us. But did you know there are several nifty tricks to level up your mobile Google game? Beyond just typing queries into that familiar search box, Google offers some powerful yet easy-to-use tools right at your fingertips. Here are five simple ways to search smarter. Talk to it Let’s start with one of the handiest mobile search hacks – voice commands. Google’s voice search functionality allows you to find info just by speaking. Just say “Hey Google” followed by your query like “What’s the weather…Continue Reading

Thousands more to train in future tech like AI as government unveils over £1.1 billion package to skills-up UK

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Science and Technology Secretary sets out detailed plans to upskill millions across the UK biggest-ever investment of more than £1 billion funding for thousands of students to pursue doctorates over the coming years in key future tech to grow economy and improve lives further multi-million-pound lifts to skills opportunities and resources for those of all educational backgrounds and walks of life Thousands more people across the UK will train and gain qualifications in future tech like artificial intelligence, and others that could transform areas like medicine, 6G and quantum computing, thanks to a package of more than £1.1 billion to…Continue Reading

Walmart Commerce Technologies Launches AI-Powered Logistics Product

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 14, 2024 — For years, Walmart has used AI to create a more efficient supply chain, reducing emissions while helping to ensure more of the items its customers want are available where, when and how they want them. Today, the company is making that same award-winning, AI-powered logistics technology — Route Optimization — available to all businesses as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution through Walmart Commerce Technologies. “We have invested significant time, resources and operational knowhow into building solutions like Route Optimization, but that can be a barrier for many businesses,” said Anshu Bhardwaj, senior…Continue Reading

iPhone 16: Everything we know about Apple’s next iPhone | Technology News

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Apple unveiled its latest iPhone and iPhone Pro models only late last year, but the rumor mill is already speculating what the next iteration has in stores. The tech giant is likely to launch the iPhone 16 sometime in September this year alongside iOS 18, which may be one of the ‘biggest updates’ in Apple’s history. From design to price to software, here’s everything we know so far about the iPhone 16 series. Design According to a report by MacRumors, Apple may be planning to change the design of the iPhone 16 Pro series. The tech giant may increase the…Continue Reading

Uber charges Rs 1,334 for a short ride, user approaches consumer court and wins Rs 10,000

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The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Chandigarh granted compensation to an Uber customer who was charged an exorbitant fare for a short ride. Ashwani Prashar, hailing from Chandigarh, was awarded Rs 10,000 along with an additional Rs 10,000 for legal expenses after contesting the ride fare of Rs 1,334 for a mere 8.83-kilometer journey on August 6, 2021. Prashar’s grievance stemmed from the stark contrast between the upfront fare displayed, which amounted to Rs 359, and the final charge he incurred. Despite his attempts to address the issue through customer chats and emails, he received no resolution, reported The Indian…Continue Reading

“Imagine it, build it” at MIT | MIT News

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MIT class 2.679 (Electronics for Mechanical Systems II) offers a type of alchemy that transforms students from consumers of knowledge to explorers and innovators, and equips them with a range of important new tools at their disposal, students say. “Topics which could otherwise feel intimidating are well-scoped each week so that students come out knowing not only what a concept is, but why it’s useful and how to actually implement it,” says graduating senior Audrey Chen. “I could consistently come in with no background and come out with practical experience I could use in future projects. I’d describe the class…Continue Reading