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Vehicle recalls are an important part of automotive safety. But they can also be quite a hassle for owners. Taking your vehicle to the dealership for an unexpected repair or fix is just one more thing you have to plan for. Pleasingly, things are changing. With many of the newest vehicles, some recalls can be taken care of simply by turning your car on. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 894 vehicle safety recalls in the United States for 2023. While many recalls require hardware updates, there are others for which an over-the-air, or OTA, software update is the remedy. What you need to know: WHAT’S AN OTA UPDATE? An OTA update is pushed out to vehicles via a wireless connection and typically installed automatically, much like getting an update…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without their consent. The new laws come as California legislators ramped up efforts this year to regulate the marquee industry that is increasingly affecting the daily lives of Americans but has had little to no oversight in the United States. The laws also reflect the priorities of the Democratic governor who’s walking a tightrope between protecting the public and workers against potential AI risks and nurturing the rapidly evolving homegrown industry. “We continue to wade through uncharted territory when it comes to how AI and digital media is transforming the entertainment industry, but our North Star has always been to protect workers,” Newsom…

Ride-hailing leader Uber announced it will dispatch robotaxis built by driverless technology pioneer Waymo beginning next year in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta in a deal that deepens the bond between once-bitter rivals. The alliance expands upon a partnership the two companies forged in Phoenix last year, signaling they were ready to set aside their differences and work together following a bruising legal battle revolving around allegations that Uber had stolen Waymo’s trade secrets. Uber’s increasing reliance on Waymo’s robotaxis to supplement the fleet of cars driven by people responding to requests sent on a mobile app comes just a few weeks after it announced plans to deploy driverless cars from General Motors’ beleaguered Cruise subsidiary. It hasn’t been revealed yet where Uber and Cruise will be working together next year, but it probably…

United Airlines has struck a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer satellite-based Starlink WiFi service on flights within the next several years. The airline said the service will be free to passengers and allow them to connect multiple devices. United said it will begin testing the service early next year and begin offering it on some flights by later in 2025. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The announcement comes as airlines rush to offer more amenities as a way to stand out when passengers pick a carrier for a trip. United’s goal is to make sitting on a plane pretty much like being on the ground when it comes to browsing the internet, streaming entertainment and playing games. Delta Air Lines began offering free in-flight Wi-Fi last year using Viasat, a…

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus usher in a new era of tech powered by cutting-edge Apple Intelligence. With the A18 chip, an advanced camera system, a tactile Action button, and a leap in battery performance, the iPhone 16 will offer a revolutionary user experience. INTRODUCING APPLE INTELLIGENCE The most notable feature of the iPhone 16 lineup is the integration of Apple Intelligence. First announced at WWDC earlier in the year, this AI-driven system is designed to streamline and simplify everyday tasks by understanding the user’s context while ensuring user privacy. Built on Apple’s proprietary silicon, this intelligence system leverages on-device and cloud-based processing power to execute complex actions quickly and efficiently. Apple Intelligence delivers features such as natural language processing, allowing the iPhone 16 to interact more fluidly with the…

General Motors is now offering adapters to help its electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers. The Detroit automaker said this week that it is opening up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM approved NACS DC adapter. Customers in the United States will be able to buy the adapter for $225 through GM vehicle brand mobile apps. By using the Tesla Supercharger network, GM EV vehicle owners will have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers in North America. “Enabling access to even more publicly available fast chargers represents yet another way GM is focused on further improving the customer experience and making the transition to electric more seamless,” Wade Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy, said in a…