Tesla sales fall sharply, musicians call for AI to stop stealing voices
Tesla has reported a sharp fall in worldwide sales amid increased competition and slowing demand for electric vehicles. The carmaker said it delivered 386,810 vehicles during the first quarter of the year - down nearly 9% on the 423,000 it shipped from January to March last year. It marks the first year-on-year quarterly sales decline…
Honda slashes £5,000 from e:Ny1 electric SUV
Honda has slashed the price of its electric SUV, the e:Ny1, by £5,000 in a bid to boost sales and match competitor prices. The price cuts have brought the e:Ny1 closer in line with rivals like the Hyundai Kona Electric. That said, the Kona Electric is still cheaper, starting from £34,995 or £38,595 when equipped with…
Hyundai IONIQ5 robotaxi completes ‘US driving test’
Hyundai Motor’s new campaign film shows the IONIQ 5 robotaxi completing a process similar to U.S. driver’s license test Based on Hyundai’s ‘Progress for Humanity’ vision, the film aims to convey freedom of mobility to all It is hoped Hyundai Motor’s AI-based autonomous driving technology, powered by Motional, will bring positive change Hyundai Motor Company…
UK and US reach AI safety agreement, OpenAI can clone voice in 15 seconds
The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing "robust" methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind.…
Six consecutive months of growth for UK car production
UK car production rose again in February, up 14.6% to 79,907 units, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). ]It was the sixth consecutive month of growth and best February performance since 2021, with nearly all volume manufacturers posting uplifts, driven by output for the domestic…
Elon Musk announces further changes to X, AI to drive huge spike in energy use
Elon Musk has announced further changes to social media platform X that will see certain accounts get premium features for free. The tech billionaire, writing on the platform formerly known as Twitter, said all accounts with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers would be able to access features that usually cost $8 (£6.30) a month.…
UK households holding unto 880 million unused electrical items, claims Material Focus
Material Focus launches its Electrical Waste: Challenges and Opportunities research to highlight value hidden inside our electricals UK households are holding onto 880 million unused electrical items and throwing away 103,000 tonnes of electricals, costing the economy £488 million in raw materials 343,000 tonnes of electricals are being lost through being stolen or illegally exported…
Big Four broadband providers beaten by smaller rivals in Which? rankings
The 'big four' broadband providers (Sky, Virgin, BT and TalkTalk) have been beaten by smaller rivals in Which?’s latest broadband rankings, earning underwhelming scores for overall satisfaction while hitting consumers with mid-contract price hikes. The consumer association's findings are based on a survey of 4,471 people who had a contract for home broadband in December…
Website categories British employers don’t want you to visit
Up to 72% of employers block malware and adult websites. Phishing websites are blocked by 70% of employers, while gambling ones – by 43%. Adult content is blocked by 77% of British employers, while malware websites are blocked by 55%. According to data collected by the cybersecurity company NordLayer, a significant portion of employers (72%) block malicious…
How to beat inflation-busting broadband price rises
Annual broadband price rises will hit households from next week, with some facing more than £100 per year added to their bills Customers who are reaching the end of an 18 or 24-month deal - or who are already out of contract - will have faced up to £240 in price hikes on their broadband alone since…
