Tech
Tesla under investigation over possible safety defect
U.S officials are investigating reports of Tesla cars braking unexpectedly on motorways
Regulators in the United States are looking into an issue in a range of Tesla EVs. The so-called “phantom braking” problem is under a probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The administration has received 354 complaints in the past nine months regarding the possible defect, and its investigation will cover approximately 416,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from 2021-22.
Drivers say the issue occurs using the Autopilot driver assistance system
The autopilot feature, which has come under scrutiny before, gives the vehicle control over some elements of braking and steering when driving, although it is not a substitute for a human driver.
Despite the name, Tesla recommends drivers remain vigilant and supervise their vehicle, noting the Autopilot ADAS system “does not make the vehicle autonomous”.
Tesla is currently under investigation by the NHTSA over two other issues
In December 2021, it disabled its Passenger Play feature that allowed games to be played on its touchscreen while the car is in motion, leading to an open investigation covering an estimated 580,000 vehicles.
In August last year, the NHTSA started to look into the role of the Autopilot system in 11 crashes involving emergency vehicles, covering approximately 765,000 Tesla cars.
The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation has begun a “preliminary evaluation” into the Elon Musk led company over the complaints.
This is the stage before the agency could officially issue a recall of the vehicles.
It says there have been no crashes, injuries or fatalities as a result of the incidents.
Tech
Memory shortages and rising prices could persist through 2027
Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.
Memory chip supply tight, prices high; Lenovo warns rising costs impact budget devices amid strong PC demand from Windows 11.
Memory chips critical to consumer electronics and AI data centres remain in tight supply, keeping prices elevated despite production expansion by major players including Samsung and Micron.
Lenovo warns higher memory costs will hit budget devices first, even as PC demand stays strong from Windows 11 upgrades.
#Lenovo #ConsumerTech #PCMarket #Windows11 #TechPrices #Laptops #HardwareNews #DigitalEconomy
Tech
Xiaomi reveals fully automated smartphone factory in China
Xiaomi’s factory operates 24/7, producing one phone per second without any human workers.
Xiaomi’s factory operates 24/7, producing one phone per second without any human workers.
Xiaomi says the facility runs nonstop without human workers.
The factory operates in the dark producing one phone per second around the clock.
Tech
Apple’s AI wearable push: Cameras, speakers and a 2027 vision
Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.
Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.
Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable device equipped with cameras and speakers, signalling its next major move into artificial intelligence-driven hardware.
While still in early development, the company is said to be planning a launch scale of up to 20 million units.
This move places Apple squarely into the fast-growing AI wearable market, where tech giants are racing to define what hands-free, AI-first devices will look like. Rather than rushing to market, Apple appears to be taking a measured approach by embedding AI capabilities into its existing ecosystem.
Reports suggest Apple is also experimenting with camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses, with a potential launch timeline around 2027. If successful, these devices could reshape how users interact with AI in everyday life.
Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker
#Apple #AIWearables #AppleAI #TechNews #SmartGlasses #AirPods #FutureTech #Ticker
-
Tech20 hours agoXiaomi reveals fully automated smartphone factory in China
-
News5 days ago
Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics
-
Money5 days ago
U.S. and China approve TikTok sale to American investors
-
News20 hours ago
Mark Rutte rejects calls for a separate European army
-
Crypto15 hours ago
Bitcoin and Ethereum lead $1.7 billion Crypto market outflow
-
Crypto5 days ago
Bitcoin slides below $90,000 as investors flee to gold
-
News20 hours ago
Arrest made following heated speech at Sydney rally
-
Ticker Views5 days ago
Iran uprising: Competing narratives and the battle for perception
