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Increased range, a self-parking feature that truly adapts to your locations, along with an integrated generator. The enhancement of the 2026 Explorer is impressive â except for those in the US.
The article Ford enhances the 2026 Explorer EV with Vehicle-to-Load technology… but not for the U.S. was initially published on Digital Trends.
WhatsApp has introduced a feature that enables parents to set up secure accounts for children under the age of 13, providing caregivers with oversight of privacy configurations while permitting kids to communicate securely.
The article How to set up a secure WhatsApp for kids younger than 13 years? was first published on Digital Trends.
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A fresh gaming evaluation reveals the performance of Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo in 10 various games, emphasizing both the unexpected advantages and the constraints of Apple’s economical laptop.
The article Can the $599 MacBook Neo genuinely manage gaming? A recent test seeks to uncover the answer appeared first on Digital Trends.
YouTube Premium Lite provides a more affordable option for viewing most videos ad-free. Here’s all the information you require regarding its features, costs, and how it stacks up against the complete Premium plan.
The article What is YouTube Premium Lite? Everything you should know about YouTube’s less expensive plan originally appeared on Digital Trends.
Anthropic has introduced a new capability that allows Claude to create interactive charts, diagrams, and various visuals straight within its replies, assisting users in grasping intricate subjects and data more effectively.
The article Claude’s replies now feature interactive inline visuals to aid your quicker comprehension of complex topics first appeared on Digital Trends.
Pose a genuine inquiry to Maps and receive a substantial response. Additionally, experience 3D navigation that reveals the exit ahead of time and a preview of your arrival in Street View.
The article Google Maps introduces conversational AI and 3D navigation in one of its most significant updates first appeared on Digital Trends.
In the wake of the extensive airstrike operations conducted by the United States and Israel over Iran in late February, the cybersecurity sector anticipated retaliatory cyber offensives targeting Western entities. Tuesday night saw such an incident unfold in the US: a data breach at the medical technology company Stryker, believed to have ties to Iran, disabled tens of thousands of computers and disrupted global operations. The Iranian hacking collective Handala took responsibility for the breach.
A pronouncement on Handala’s website characterized the cyber operation as a reaction to the American Tomahawk missile assault that claimed the lives of 165 civilians at a girl’s educational institution in Iran and the ongoing hacking actions of the US and Israel. This pronouncement marks the beginning of a new phase in cyber warfare.
Once relatively unknown, Handala—named after a character created by Palestinian artist Naji al-Ali—is regarded by cybersecurity analysts, particularly in Israel, as a façade for Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence. Renowned for its data-deletion and hack-and-leak strategies, its targets have included the Albanian government and Israeli organizations.
In light of escalating existential threats, Iranian hackers, chiefly Handala, are encouraged to use every intended tool and network access against the US and Israel, stated Sergey Shykevich from the cybersecurity firm Check Point. Shykevich identifies Handala as the most active and prominent group in this vengeful campaign.
While hacking collectives often inflate their achievements, Handala has claimed numerous victims, predominantly in Israel, throughout the recent hostilities. Merging chaotic hacktivist tactics with governmental capabilities, the group acts as a primary cyber-retaliation entity for Iran, according to Justin Moore from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42.
Despite the chaos it generates, Handala’s operational coherence is doubtful, according to Rafe Pilling from Sophos’ X-Ops team. The group attempts swift access and infliction of damage in reaction to airstrikes that reportedly impact Iran’s cyber capabilities. Currently, Handala seems to be exploiting any available opportunity without an evident strategic framework.
The Australian productivity software firm Atlassian implemented layoffs as it aims to invest more resources into AI.
On March 11, Atlassian revealed it will reduce its workforce by 10%, which equates to approximately 1,600 individuals. The organization stated that this move enables increased investment in AI, enterprise sales, and financial fortification.
Specifically, Atlassian indicated that while it is performing well, it is opting to adjust to prevailing market conditions.
“The expectations for what defines ‘great’ in software companies — regarding growth, profitability, speed, and value creation — have risen,” Atlassian’s CEO Mike Cannon-Brooks noted in a press release concerning the layoffs.
TechCrunch contacted Atlassian for further details on which specific roles were affected and the next steps moving forward.
This announcement follows closely on the heels of a similar, though more severe, proclamation from Block CEO Jack Dorsey. In February, the payments firm declared that it was eliminating over 4,000 jobs, nearly 50% of its workforce of 10,000 at that time.
Dorsey explained that the layoffs were influenced by the potential of AI to automate many tasks previously handled by these workers and anticipated that numerous other businesses would reach this same realization.
A number of enterprise-focused venture capitalists predicted to TechCrunch that 2026 would mark the beginning of AI making a significant impact on labor.
Thus far, their prediction has materialized.
Lucid Motors has launched a concept for a robotaxi named the “Lucid Lunar,” unveiled during an investor day event on Thursday in New York City.
This vehicle accommodates two passengers and lacks a steering wheel or pedals, built on the foundational platform that Lucid Motors is developing for its forthcoming “mid-size” electric vehicle series, according to the company.
Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff mentioned that Lucid is already “working on” the Lunar and plans to unveil it following the rollout of its mid-size models; however, the company later informed TechCrunch that active development on the dedicated robotaxi has not commenced yet.
On Thursday, Lucid Motors also indicated that it is close to finalizing an agreement with Uber to partner on a robotaxi derived from one of the mid-size vehicles in development. The company is currently collaborating with autonomous vehicle producer Nuro to create an autonomous version of the Gravity SUV, expected to be operational on Uber’s network by year-end in the San Francisco region. Both Nuro and Lucid did not confirm whether this new vehicle would employ Nuro’s technologies.
These revelations were made towards the conclusion of Lucid’s investor day, highlighting the company’s growing emphasis on establishing a business around autonomy that could supplement its electric vehicle sales. During the presentation, Lucid Motors showcased a bar graph illustrating its anticipation of robotaxi partnership revenue significantly surpassing the income derived from licensing its electric vehicle technology, although the Y-axis lacked labeling.
Lucid is seeking to generate revenue from its partial autonomy initiatives as well. The company disclosed plans to introduce monthly subscription offerings for its DreamDrive Pro, which will scale with enhanced capabilities starting in the first half of 2027. Vehicle owners can subscribe for $69 per month for the basic driver assistance level, or up to $199 monthly for self-driving capability that doesn’t necessitate driver intervention at any time. (It is important to note that Lucid Motors has yet to develop this advanced capability, nor has any other automaker.)
The firm presented a slide on Thursday stating that autonomy subscriptions “represent the most significant software monetization opportunity.” This approach resembles Tesla’s long-standing practice with its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software and aligns with what Rivian revealed at its own “Autonomy & AI Day” in late December.
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Similar to Rivian, Lucid Motors is also developing its own in-cabin AI assistant. The aim is to create an assistant capable of performing basic tasks like adjusting the air conditioning or addressing intricate inquiries such as discovering “something to do that’s somewhat unique, perhaps off the beaten path, and has a maritime or nautical flair.” It is uncertain how effectively this functions at present; Lucid Motors’ effort to demonstrate the assistant live during the event was unsuccessful, with the company opting to display a pre-recorded video instead.
The remainder of Lucid’s event primarily focused on the company’s initiatives to lower manufacturing costs for its vehicles and enhance the efficiency of its electric drivetrain. These factors will be essential to making the mid-sized vehicles competitively priced (expected to start around $50,000) when the first model is expected to enter the market by year’s end. The company announced one vehicle would be named the Lucid Cosmos, and the second was identified as the Lucid Earth. The name of the third vehicle was not revealed on Thursday.