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The Biden administration has announced a new initiative to ban Chinese-developed software on connected vehicles operating in the United States. The move is intended to safeguard national security by preventing potential Chinese espionage or manipulation of critical infrastructure through connected car technology. The ban, likely to be finalized before President Biden leaves office, is the latest in a series of actions targeting Chinese technology deemed a national security risk. It follows similar restrictions on Huawei equipment and investigations into Chinese port cranes. Officials acknowledge that few Chinese-made vehicles are currently on U.S. roads. However, they stress the need for proactive…

Five years after Apple, Jony Ive is making his mark on San Francisco’s architectural landscape, one visionary project at a time. After leaving the tech giant, where he was instrumental in designing the iconic iPhone, Ive embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine urban spaces in the historic Jackson Square area. During a recent visit to his LoveFrom office, nestled in the rich historical context of San Francisco, Ive shared insights into his latest endeavors. He revealed a detailed wooden model of a San Francisco city block that he is actively transforming. Meticulously crafted from alder wood, the model showcases…

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and Brazilian authorities, Musk’s social network X briefly resumed operations in Brazil despite a Supreme Court-imposed stay. The resumption followed a clever change in the network’s Internet traffic routing, effectively bypassing barriers previously imposed by local Internet service providers. The unexpected return of the network Wednesday came after a three-week blackout attributed to a strategic shift in the way X's data traffic was routed through the internet infrastructure. The move temporarily broke through the digital barriers that had kept the service offline, according to reports inside the…

General Motors announced that starting Wednesday, owners of its electric vehicles, including models like the Chevrolet Bolt and GMC Hummer, will now be able to charge their vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations. The development follows a wait-and-see period and is seen as a potential catalyst for boosting EV sales, which have been slowing. To facilitate this compatibility, General Motors will introduce adapters that will allow its vehicles to connect to Tesla’s charging infrastructure. The Tesla Supercharger network is recognized as the largest and most reliable fast-charging system in the United States, and this access is expected to alleviate consumer concerns…

In a significant update, the social media platform known as “X” has significantly expanded its availability across Brazil, aiming to connect more users across the country’s diverse media landscape. The development marks a pivotal moment for digital inclusivity in Brazil, reflecting the platform’s commitment to improving connectivity and engagement among users across diverse demographics. The recent software upgrade has successfully expanded the network's capacity, allowing more Brazilians to access its features, which include real-time communication, media sharing and global networking. The initiative is part of 'X's broader strategy to increase its presence in emerging markets, where Internet access is quickly…

Caroline Ellison, once a key figure in Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency network, could receive a lenient sentence due to her extensive cooperation with federal authorities, the latest indictment documents indicate. Ellison, a former executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 24, following her guilty plea to fraud charges related to the exchange’s dramatic collapse. Ellison’s legal team asked Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to impose a sentence of three years’ probation with no prison time, demonstrating his substantial assistance to the prosecution. Although prosecutors declined to suggest a specific sentence, they acknowledged his cooperation as…