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The Zach Cregger-directed reimagining of the 'Resident Evil' franchise, starring Austin Abrams, has been released for digital purchase or rental. The film marks a new creative direction for the long-running horror property.
Amazon Fire TV devices include a Dialogue Boost feature, found under Settings > Display & Audio > Audio Settings, that amplifies spoken dialogue without raising overall volume. The setting offers five intensity levels—Low, Medium, High, Enhanced and Heightened—letting viewers tailor clarity to different types of content.
Archer Aviation announced plans to build an air taxi network connecting Houston, Dallas, and Austin, including links to area airports. The company cited a favorable regulatory environment and support from local officials as reasons for choosing Texas.
Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja said on the company's Q3 earnings call that its Cybercab service will launch in Dallas next month and expand to additional cities by year-end, with sales to fleet operators also starting by the end of 2025. Tesla currently runs robotaxi versions of its Model Y in Dallas, Houston, Miami, Orlando and Tampa, while CEO Elon Musk said the robotaxi business won't meaningfully affect financials until mid-2027.
Apple has expanded its Detailed City Experience feature in Apple Maps to cover Austin, Texas, including 3D renderings of the Circuit of the Americas track ahead of next week's Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. The update adds 3D day and night views of landmarks like the Texas State Capitol and Sixth Street, plus detailed track features such as grandstands, pit buildings and entry points, alongside navigation upgrades like marked bus and bike lanes.
Apple has expanded its Detailed City Experience in Apple Maps to Austin, Texas, adding richer elevation, building, tree and road data along with landmarks like the Texas Capitol and Q2 Stadium. Apple also added a dedicated Circuit of the Americas experience with 3D track details ahead of next week's F1 United States Grand Prix. The updates are live now on iPhone, iPad, Mac and CarPlay.
Elon Musk said Tesla extended its Austin robotaxi operating hours from 10pm to 11pm, explaining the limit exists to avoid hitting pets that are hard to see at night, specifically citing grey kittens on grey pavement. Tesla relies solely on cameras for its self-driving system, forgoing the radar and LIDAR sensors used by rival robotaxi operators.
Tesla has increased the number of its driverless Cybercab vehicles authorized for commercial service in Texas to nearly four times the count at launch a month ago. Riders have reported issues including long wait times, incorrect pickup and drop-off locations, and malfunctioning butterfly doors and trunks since the September 3 debut in Austin.
Lightship, a Colorado-based EV trailer maker, displayed its AE.1 model outside Yeti's flagship Austin store, letting visitors tour the interior. The trailer, which starts at $157,500 and sleeps up to six, features a modern kitchen with a hidden dishwasher, microwave, full bathroom and an electric motor called TrekDrive that assists propulsion while towing.
Actor Austin Abrams, who stars in Zach Cregger's new video game adaptation 'Resident Evil,' revealed he drew inspiration from the horror-comedy 'Shaun of the Dead' when developing his character. Abrams said he embraced an unpolished, everyman approach to surviving a zombie outbreak rather than playing his role as a conventionally heroic action figure.
Elon Musk said his tunneling company, The Boring Company, is developing an early-stage Hyperloop concept meant to cut travel time between Austin and San Antonio to under 30 minutes. The company's official account confirmed interest in building the project, though Musk's comment originated as a reply to an AI-generated sci-fi video rather than a formal announcement.
Photographer Austin Mann published his annual deep-dive into the iPhone 18 Pro camera, testing the new variable aperture, Pro manual controls, and Photographic Styles 3. He praises the camera's automatic aperture selection, showcases low-light shots enabled by the wider f/1.48 aperture, and details how to separate focus from exposure for the first time on iPhone.