September 17, 2021 By Alexandra Ulmer CIUDAD ACUÑA, Mexico (Reuters) – Haitians camped out under a Texas bridge followed instructions circulated on WhatsApp to get there, according to a dozen migrants who said the tips delivered to their phones helped them evade checks by Mexican authorities. Over 10,000 migrants, most of them Haitians, were as […]
Michigan State Police to begin testing Ford Mach-E Interceptors
Andrew Tarantola Contributor Share on Twitter Andrew Tarantola is a senior editor at Engadget. The next time you get pulled over in Michigan, it could be by a cop in an electric SUV — at least if Ford has anything to say about it. The American automaker is stepping up its Police Interceptor program, which […]
Elon Musk praises Chinese automakers amidst regulatory scrutiny
An unusually scripted Elon Musk issued conciliatory and complimentary comments to Chinese automakers during a pre-recorded appearance at China’s World New Energy Vehicle Congress, striking a pose that is worlds away from his commentary style in the United States. “I have a great deal of respect for the many Chinese automakers for driving these [EV […]
Gingko Bioworks, valued at $15B, begins trading today: Here’s how their business works
Gingko Bioworks, a synthetic biology company now valued at around $15 billion, begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange today. Gingko’s market debut is one of the largest in biotech history. It’s expected to raise about $1.6 billion for the company. It’s also one of the biggest SPAC deals done to date – Gingko […]
IMF board reviewing report on Georgieva’s actions at World Bank -spokesman
September 17, 2021 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The executive board of the International Monetary Fund is reviewing an independent report prepared for the World Bank about the actions of IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in her previous senior role at the World Bank, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said on Friday. Georgieva has said she disagrees “fundamentally with […]
Ireland raises privacy question over Facebook smart glasses
September 17, 2021 DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s data privacy regulator on Friday said it had asked Facebook to demonstrate that an LED indicator light on the social media giant’s newly launched smart glasses is “an effective means” to let people know they are being filmed or photographed. Ireland’s Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) is the lead regulator […]
Daimler Truck boss says chip supply has tightened further
September 17, 2021 FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler AG’s truck business, the world’s largest, has seen the supply of crucial chips tighten further in recent weeks, the division’s chief executive said in a Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung report. “Since the summer months the situation has intensified again,” Martin Daum told the weekly newspaper, adding this had affected […]
Keira Knightley braves a doomsday Christmas in ‘Silent Night’
September 17, 2021 By Lisa Keddie (Reuters) – Keira Knightley stars in not-so-feelgood Christmas movie “Silent Night”, about a group of friends getting together for the holiday and blissfully ignoring a looming doomsday. Set in the English countryside, the friends eat, drink, sing and dance to enjoy their last Christmas, knowing everyone is going to […]
HBO Max slashes prices in limited offer as streaming wars heat up
September 17, 2021 (Reuters) – AT&T Inc’s HBO Max streaming service has halved its subscription fees in a limited-period offer to lure back millions of subscribers it lost after dropping out of Amazon.com Inc’s Prime video channels. The limited-time promotion offer of $7.49 per month – for up to six months – is available through […]
U.N. Afghanistan mission extended, Afghan envoy asks to keep seat
September 17, 2021 By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations Security Council extended a U.N. political mission in Afghanistan on Friday for six months to allow for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to work out what changes might be needed after the Taliban seized control of the country. The annual mandate for the mission, known […]
Tesla will open controversial FSD beta software to owners with a good driving record
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will use personal driving data to determine whether owners who have paid for its controversial “Full Self-Driving” software can access the latest beta version that promises more automated driving functions. Musk tweeted late Thursday night that the FSD Beta v10.0.1 software update, which has already been pushed out […]
Grab your free Disrupt Expo Pass to access these breakout sessions at Disrupt next week
As we get closer to TechCrunch Disrupt 2021, the list of our special breakout sessions just gets bigger and better. The wide range of tech startups is on full display in these sessions hosted by our partners. What’s more, these smaller, interactive gatherings pack a lot of advice, insight and value — with plenty of […]
Soccer – Beckham increases ownership stake in MLS club Inter Miami
September 17, 2021 (Reuters) – Former England captain David Beckham has increased his ownership stake in Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club said on Friday. Inter Miami, who made their MLS debut last year, said in a news release that co-owners Beckham and brothers Jorge and Jose Mas finalised the buyout of Marcelo […]
Debt ceiling impasse? Fed’s ‘loathsome’ game plan for the ‘unthinkable’
September 17, 2021 By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says failure to raise the U.S. debt limit could lead to the unthinkable: a default on government payment obligations. That’s an outcome the White House on Friday warned could plunge the economy into recession. If the impasse in Congress over the $28.5 trillion […]
All eyes on turnout as Canada’s tight election campaign enters final days
September 17, 2021 By Julie Gordon and Steve Scherer OTTAWA/WINDSOR, Ontario (Reuters) -As Canada’s election race enters its final weekend, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is redoubling efforts to motivate supporters, knowing his bid for re-election on Monday could be doomed by low turnout. Recent opinion polls show Trudeau’s Liberals neck and neck https://ift.tt/3lqngqC with the […]
Web host Epik was warned of a critical website bug weeks before it was hacked
Hackers associated with the hacktivist collective Anonymous say they have leaked gigabytes of data from Epik, a web host and domain registrar that provides services to far-right sites like Gab, Parler and 8chan, which found refuge in Epik after they were booted from mainstream platforms. In a statement attached to a torrent file of the […]
European shares fall for third week in a row, miners worst hit
September 17, 2021 By Shreyashi Sanyal (Reuters) -European stocks fell on Friday, capping their third straight week in the red as the basic resources sector was hit by declines in Anglo American, but news that Britain was mulling easing travel restrictions boosted airlines and hotel groups. Anglo American tumbled 8.1% after Morgan Stanley and UBS […]
Singapore reports 935 new COVID-19 cases, highest since April last year
September 17, 2021 (Reuters) – Singapore’s health ministry reported 935 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest since April last year. A recent rise in cases after the relaxation of some COVID-19 measures has prompted Singapore to pause on further reopening. More than 80% of its population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. (Reporting by Jahnavi […]
Analysis-Europe’s power firms locked out of record price bonanza
September 17, 2021 By Susanna Twidale, Isla Binnie and Stephen Jewkes LONDON/MADRID/MILAN (Reuters) – Several European power firms have been shut out of bumper revenues from record high gas and electricity prices as their sales are largely locked in at lower prices, and face extra pressure from governments acting to protect consumers. Power generators say […]
Rolls-Royce’s all-electric aircraft completes 15-minute maiden voyage
Steve Dent Contributor Steve Dent is an associate editor at Engadget. More posts by this contributor Amazon’s cashierless ‘Just Walk Out’ tech is coming to Whole Foods stores Apple drops its lawsuit against maker of iPhone emulation software Rolls-Royce, best known in aviation for its jet engines, has taken an all-electric airplane on its maiden […]
