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Android Auto not connecting? Try this one setting tweak - it worked for me

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET A few months ago, I bought into the Jeep cult. One bit of fanciness with this vehicle is its ability to connect to Android Auto. I was excited because I'd never owned a car that could connect to my Android phone and actually make use of it. Of course, the biggest reason I wanted to use Android Auto was for the Spotify connection. My previous auto would allow me to connect my phone, but I had to control the music from the phone itself, which I wouldn't do w

Nvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China

In Brief Nvidia seems determined to find a way to sell AI chips in China despite U.S. export restrictions. The semiconductor giant is planning to launch an AI chip specifically for the Chinese market as early as September, as originally reported by the Financial Times. This AI chip would be based on Nvidia’s Blackwell RTX Pro 6000 processor, which is already modified to meet the existing AI chip restrictions, the Financial Times added. These chips wouldn’t include high-bandwidth memory or NVL

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler 3 hours ago Share Save Peter Hoskins & Charlotte Edwards • @edwardsclm Business & technology reporters, BBC News Share Save Reuters Elon Musk has sought to explain how his artificial intelligence (AI) firm's chatbot, Grok, praised Hitler. "Grok was too compliant to user prompts," Musk wrote on X. "Too eager to please and be manipulated, essentially. That is being addressed." Screenshots published on social media show the chatbot sa

Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles ‘next week,’ says Elon Musk

Elon Musk said in a post on X early Thursday morning that Grok, the chatbot from his AI company, xAI, will be coming to Tesla vehicles “very soon.” “Next week at the latest,” he said. The news that Grok would be coming to Tesla vehicles soon comes several hours after xAI debuted the latest flagship AI model Grok 4. Fans had wondered loudly why Musk spent an hour late on Wednesday talking about Grok with no mention of a Tesla integration, which likely prompted the billionaire’s early morning an

Tesla Is in Serious Trouble in China

As its sales continue to crater in the US and Europe, Tesla's reliance on China — its second-largest market and biggest production hub — is growing. But thanks to a surge in far more price-competitive and lucrative offerings from Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD, Tesla's woes look poised to metastasize there as well. Its market share in China is shrinking, the Wall Street Journal reports, which could represent yet another nail in Elon Musk's carmaker's coffin. The company sold 40,000 fewer ca

I replaced my solar panels with wind power generators at home - here's my verdict after 6 months

ZDNET's key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a turbine, stand, guy lines, and pegs, costs $399, while the Essentials Kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488 -- though both are on sale right now The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and the limited power it generates, 40 Watts. View now at Shineturbine The Shine

This Fact About Netflix's 'Poop Cruise' Still Haunts Me

It's not often a popular film on a streaming platform is heavily peppered with the phrase "it was raining sewage," but that's one of the joys-slash-horrors of Netflix's Trainwreck: Poop Cruise documentary. The movie is part of the platform's Trainwreck franchise, which focuses on real-life media sensations, news stories and controversial public figures, and for two weeks running, the flick has been in Netflix's Top 10, debuting at No. 2 (yes, No. 2) in its first week before sliding down to No. 6

EU regulators are once again investigating TikTok over data transfers to China

TikTok is in more regulatory hot water. Only a couple of months after it slapped TikTok with a hefty fine over data transfers to China, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) is opening a fresh investigation into the platform. During the previous probe, TikTok claimed that European Economic Area (EEA) user data was stored on servers outside China. It said that TikTok staff in China accessed such data remotely. The DPC concluded the investigation on April 30 and fined TikTok 530 million euro

China’s energy dominance in three charts

So while we all try to get our heads around what’s next for climate tech in the US and beyond, let’s look at just how dominant China is when it comes to clean energy, as documented in three charts. China is on an absolute tear installing wind and solar power. The country reached nearly 900 gigawatts of installed capacity for solar at the end of 2024, and the rapid pace of building has continued into this year. An additional 198 GW was installed between January and May, with 93 GW coming in May

The mini PC I recommend for Linux users is on sale for $799 during Prime Day

ZDNET's key takeaways Lenovo's ThinkStation P3 Tiny is on sale now for $799, but higher-end configurations can cost up to $2,000. There's some powerful hardware here packed into a tiny frame, and pro users will appreciate its upgradeability and support for up to six monitors. Higher-tier configurations are pricey, the power supply is almost as big as the device itself, and it's specialized for the enterprise space. View now at Amazon Lenovo's ThinkStation P3 Tiny comes in a variety of configu

The next big HDMI leap will change how you watch TV - what the 2.2 standard means

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The arrival of HDMI 2.2 technology ushers in a new era of A/V potential, which is great news for enthusiasts and future-proofing fanatics. It might be a little while before every device on the market sports the new tech, but you can expect to see the first "Ultra96" HDMI cables hitting shelves later this year. Increased bandwidth and resolution This is a significant leap forward from the current HDMI 2.1. Even ultra-high-speed 2.1 cables cap out at 48 Gbps. While 48 Gbps has c

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The affordable ThinkPad I recommend for hybrid workers is 25% off for Prime Day

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 is on sale now for $799. It's a reliable budget business laptop with a good battery and lots of customizations. The display and webcam might not be good enough for most users, and opting for higher-end hardware pumps up the price. View now at Amazon Most configurations of the ThinkPad E14 are on sale during Amazon Prime Day, but I recommend the 16GB model for $799. On the surface, Lenovo's sixth-generation ThinkPad E14 doesn't look much dif

McDonald's Long-Awaited Chicken Snack Wraps Fly In to Restaurants Thursday

The clock is ticking -- or maybe it's chicking. McDonald's Snack Wraps, a chicken-tortilla entree that's been missing from US locations of the Golden Arches, returns to the huge fast-food chain on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. local time (if you want to be the first in line). A recent analysis by VegasInsider.com found that the Snack Wrap was by far the most searched for discontinued McDonald's menu item of 2025. On Tuesday, I tried out the very similar chicken snack wraps at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

These AirTags for Android users are finally on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point normally retails for $26 and $24, respectively. They're highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. View now at Amazon View now at Chipolo more buying choices During Prime Day, you can pick up the Chipolo One Point for as little as $19 on Amazon. Also: The best Prime Day deals so far AirTags are one of the things

My favorite 65-inch Hisense Mini LED TV is $1,200 off for Prime Day - and it's a killer deal

ZDNET's key takeaways The Hisense U8QG is available from 55-inch to 100-inch, with most models currently on sale. It offers arresting HDR picture quality and brightness. However, this set lacks some premium features like four HDMI ports and an ultra-thin frame. View now at Amazon The Hisense U8QG is one step down from the company's flagship TV, (the U9QG), and it's currently on sale for about $995 at major retailers (normally $2,200). If you're up to speed on modern TV tech, then you might k

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Show HN: MCP server for searching and downloading documents from Anna's Archive

Anna's Archive MCP Server An MCP server for searching and downloading documents from Anna's Archive Note Notwithstanding prevailing public sentiment regarding Anna's Archive, the platform serves as a comprehensive repository for automated retrieval of documents released under permissive licensing frameworks (including Creative Commons publications and public domain materials). This software does not endorse unauthorized acquisition of copyrighted content and should be regarded solely as a util

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 10 #494

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a bit tricky. There's at least one answer that seems more British than American, so think globally. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connect

Desktop Publishing Tools That Didn't Make It (2022)

Today in Tedium: It’s easy to forget now, but desktop publishing was an immensely innovative thing when it emerged within the computing industry in the early ’80s. While at its heart a mishmash of hardware and software cleverly combined for a single goal, it was an empire builder, one that helped create new businesses and improve the status and positioning of existing ones. And with the decline of print as a medium, it can feel kind of old hat, but lots of stuff still gets typeset every single d

Even ‘Foundation’ Star Jared Harris Can’t Explain That Big Hari Seldon Mystery

Foundation returns to Apple TV+ this week, jumping ahead 152 years and plunging its characters into an end-of-the-world scenario. One of the key figures is Hari Seldon, played by Jared Harris. He created the Foundation in season one as a way to preserve civilization after his “psychohistory” predicted a coming age of darkness. In the wild drama that’s followed, we’ve seen Hari die and then resurrect as separate digital clones, one of which ended up getting a new human body in season two. It’s c

This Kindle Paperwhite Essentials bundle is the bookworm gift that keeps on giving

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Summer reading lists aren't just for high schoolers and college students. It's time to bring back the summer reading list for adults. One way to cross off books from your summer reading list, even many years out of college or high school, is to make reading as convenient as humanly possible. Also: The best Prime Day Kindle deals Sometimes that's hard to achieve, especially if you're lugging that 1,000-page Infinite Jest in a small backpack or book bag. One solution to the pro

Desktop Publishing Tools That Didn't Make It

Today in Tedium: It’s easy to forget now, but desktop publishing was an immensely innovative thing when it emerged within the computing industry in the early ’80s. While at its heart a mishmash of hardware and software cleverly combined for a single goal, it was an empire builder, one that helped create new businesses and improve the status and positioning of existing ones. And with the decline of print as a medium, it can feel kind of old hat, but lots of stuff still gets typeset every single d

Amazon’s best Kindles are cheaper than ever during Prime Day

Summer travel season is in full swing, and whether you’re headed to the beach, a weekend getaway, or just staying home in the A/C, here are some good Prime Day deals for readers. The latest Kindle Paperwhite and the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Essential let you carry an entire library without the bulk, and right now, Prime members can buy the 16GB Paperwhite with ads for just $124.99 ($35 off) at Amazon for Prime Day. The ad-free Kindle Colorsoft Signature Essential, which is nearly identical to

Your Fitbit Could Become Your Post-Surgery Best Friend

A Fitbit a day just might help keep your post-surgery woes at bay. Research today finds that wearable data can predict children’s risk of health problems following a removed appendix. Scientists in Chicago conducted the study, which equipped over a hundred children with Fitbits after their appendectomy. Using a specially designed algorithm, the Fitbits accurately detected whether children would develop postoperative complications, often days before they were formally diagnosed. The findings sug

As Waymo Debuts in Philadelphia, It May Want to Look Into the Time Furious Locals Tore Apart an Adorable Robot

The City of Brotherly Love is known for lots of things: cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, Paddy's Pub, and residents who don't take kindly to outsiders messing around in their business. Way back in 2015, Philadelphians' territorial nature briefly became national news when hitchBOT — a child-size hitchhiking robot that relied on the kindness of strangers and had already traversed several entire countries with their help — arrived in Philadelphia and quickly got decapitated by furious locals. The

Apple Vision Pro 2 with more comfortable strap and upgraded chip is coming later this year

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports today that Apple is nearing a release of the first update to the Apple Vision Pro hardware. The new model will feature an M4 chip, offering a significant performance upgrade compared to the M2 chip found in the original Vision Pro. Perhaps more importantly, the new Vision Pro will apparently include a redesigned strap. This will make the headset more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time. The primary complaint users have about the Vision Pro is the weig

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Get your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Time is running out to secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29, at Moscone West in San Francisco. This is your chance to get your startup in front of 10,000+ startup pioneers, VC leaders, and tech enthusiasts. Learn more and grab your table here before your competitor does. Maximum exposure for your startup For three full days, you’ll put your innovation directly in front of an eager, influential audience. Expand Your Reach: Showcase your solutions in the bustling

19 Best Prime Day Coffee Maker Deals on Machines, Grinders, and More

What’s more WIRED than coffee? Before you plug into the matrix, you need your coffee fix. We know because we've been testing all the various ways of making coffee for years now. These are the best Prime Day coffee maker deals on WIRED-tested and -approved brewers, espresso machines, grinders, concentrates, pods, and more. If it's good at getting caffeine to your brain and on sale for Prime Day, it's here. Want more Prime Day goodness? Read our Best Prime Day Deals and Prime Day Liveblog for mor

Rumor: Here are the iPhone 17 Air colors

Rumors about what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air are heating up as we approach the September iPhone event. A new leak today suggests that the iPhone 17 Air will be available in four colors: black, silver, light gold, and light blue. Meanwhile, a separate rumor sheds more light on which chip the iPhone 17 Air will use … iPhone 17 Air colors The rumor comes from Majin Bu, who has accurately shared information about unreleased iPhones in the past. Here’s how the source describes each of the ne

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Grok chatbot silenced as even Musk saw how awful it was

X owner Elon Musk recently implemented changes to the platform’s AI chatbot Grok, explicitly telling it not to trust mainstream media and to be less politically correct. Obviously there was no way anyone could possibly predict how that would turn out, so it’s a complete shock that Musk has been forced to silence it … Musk recently decided it would be a good idea to give Grok explicit instructions to be less “politically correct” in its responses. X users have been sharing a wide range of antis

The best Hisense TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Hisense may have started as a budget TV brand, but it has become one of the most trusted options. If you don't want to spring for a premium brand like Samsung or Sony, the company's televisions offer a great balance between features and price. Hisense offers screens as small as 32 inches, which are perfect for second screens or kids' rooms, and as massive as 116 inches for a truly cinematic experience at home. Many Hisense TVs have Dolby Vision support, integrated multi-channel sound for more i