Rivian Automotive is upgrading its advanced driver-assistance system, Autonomy+, aiming to surpass Tesla's FSD and legacy competitors like GM's Super Cruise, though challenges remain in nonhighway and point-to-point driving.
WhatsApp is launching new features to enhance its cross-device platform, including an improved Apple CarPlay and Android Auto experience, direct iPad account registration, in-app PDF editing, and the ability to share songs from Apple Music or Spotify to Status.
Meta's AI smart glasses, despite privacy safeguards, raise alarming concerns over surveillance, digital sexual abuse, and potential misuse by stalkers or governments, exacerbated by influencer normalization and weak enforcement of safety guidelines.
Rivian faces a class action lawsuit alleging the EV maker made false claims about the hands-free driving capabilities of its first-generation R1T and R1S models. The suit claims Rivian falsely promised its Driver+ system would be standard, despite knowing Gen 1 vehicles couldn't achieve Level 3 autonomy.
Stuart Andrews reviews 11 top robot vacuums for 2026, highlighting Eufy X10 Pro Omni as the best overall. The guide covers budget options, power cleaning, obstacle avoidance, and hard floor suitability, offering advice on features like navigation, self-emptying stations, and app control.
Pennsylvania drivers face $50 fines starting Friday for holding cellphones while driving, as Paul Miller's Law's warning period ends. The hands-free measure prohibits handheld device use, even at stops, with exceptions for emergency calls and hands-free tech.
A new wave of hands-free and AI-powered kitchen gadgets, including the NoshOne robot, StirMate stirrer, KitchenArm bread machine, De'Longhi Rivelia espresso maker, Nama M1 plant milk maker, and KitchenArt spice carousel, are designed to simplify cooking and make it more accessible.
Stellantis will integrate U.K. startup Wayve's AI-powered hands-free driving technology into its vehicles starting in 2028, targeting the North American market first. This deal marks Wayve's second automaker partnership and follows its recent $1.2 billion funding round.
iRobot is offering several promo codes and coupons for its Roomba robot vacuums. Deals include 15% off for gifting a friend, 33% off the Roomba Max 705, $300 off the Roomba Plus 405 Combo, and nearly 50% off the Max 705 Combo.
GM's Super Cruise has surpassed 1 billion driven miles across nearly 750,000 vehicles in the US and Canada, with a 40% renewal rate among owners. The hands-free highway system, which uses lidar-scanned and HD-mapped roads with driver-monitoring cameras, now covers close to 700,000 miles of highways. GM plans to introduce an advanced version with eyes-off capability on highways in 2028, transforming it from a level 2+ to a level 3 system in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Alibaba integrates its Qwen AI model into vehicles from BYD, Volkswagen's SAIC joint venture and other Chinese automakers at Beijing Auto Show 2026. The system enables voice-activated food delivery, hotel booking and ticket purchases, running on Nvidia chips with offline capability. Nine automakers including BYD, Geely, Li Auto and SAIC Volkswagen will adopt the technology.
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
Sonos is offering up to 25% off refurbished speakers through April 24th, with the Era 100 available for $134 (normally $219) and the Era 300 for $329 (normally $479). The Era 100 SL without microphones costs $189 new. Additional deals include an Anker 45W Nano Charger for $27.99, a Samsung Galaxy A37 5G with $50 gift card at $449.99, and a Lego Retro Camera set for $15.99.
