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Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Tesla fans flock to social media to celebrate robotaxi launch
After years of waiting, the Tesla robotaxi finally hit the streets of Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025. CEO Elon Musk first mentioned the term robotaxi back in 2016. As recently as last year, Musk claimed there would be 1 million robotaxis on the road by this year. As he has done numerous times in the past after making such audacious claims, Musk had to scale back his projections significantly. Related: Tesla takes drastic measures to keep robotaxi plans secret Tesla launched in Austin this weekend with just 10 robotaxis, but the excitement generated by the brand's faithful may as well be for a million. Only invited guests who pass a checklist of requirements are allowed to test out the new autonomous taxis, and Musk is promoting the first footage of the rides on his social media platform X. Image source: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Videos have surfaced recently suggesting that Tesla is not ready to safely operate these vehicles autonomously. But Tesla won't be leaving passengers in their Austin robotaxis alone, as the company plans to have a "safety monitor" sitting in the front seat during drives. X user @djseo didn't seem to mind the human in the vehicle's passenger seat as he raved about the magic he felt riding in the car. "The best tech feels like magic because it's so normal you don't even notice it…until you do," he said. Users shared still photos of the vehicles in the wild. Some of the users who were lucky enough to get invites to the app to take the autonomous trips took multiple rides and raved about their experiences. Other "Teslavangelists" talked about the practicality of the robotaxi. "Here's a huge benefit of Tesla robotaxi - dropped us off in front of Terry Black's, crazy hard to find parking here, yesterday it took me almost 30 minutes to find a spot and today, I got dropped off right in front. Didn't have to pay for parking, either. Game-changing," user @BLKMDL3 said. The same user shared a video suggesting that the robotaxi performed just as well at night as it did during the day. Keen viewers will notice that in most videos, Tesla fans try to crop the safety monitor out of the shot as much as possible. Having a human in the vehicle other than the passenger certainly ruins the illusion of a major technological breakthrough, but the monitors are a necessary safety precaution. The "safety monitor" isn't an abnormal safety feature for an autonomous vehicle. Waymo tested its vehicles for six months with a driver and for six months without one in Austin before it launched its commercial service earlier this year. More on Tesla: Tesla claims rival startup is built on stolen trade secrets10,000 people join crazy Tesla class action lawsuitTesla execs question Elon Musk over controversial X post A safety monitor is just one of the robotaxis' safety requirements. Riders must agree to a TOS agreement, must have a debit or credit card on file, and can only request rides via the app between 6 a.m. and 12 a.m. within the geofenced area where it's allowed to operate. That geofenced area limits where cars can travel and changes based on the time of day. Related: Jim Cramer Makes a Surprising Admission About Tesla The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
RTÉ News
18-06-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Irish-Iranians offer their perspective on Middle East conflict
To listen to RTÉ.ie's radio and podcast services, you will need to disable any ad blocking extensions or whitelist this site. Use the arrow keys to skip the audio ahead or backwards by 15 seconds Press the space key to skip back 15 seconds Press the space key pause or resume the audio playback Press the space key to skip ahead 30 seconds Are you sure? Leaving this page will stop playback. Would you like to: Reporter Edel McAllister speaks to three members of the Irish-Iranian community working in academia around the country. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Doctors warn against ‘dangerous' viral Chinese sleep hack: ‘A physics experiment on your spinal cord'
It's not that kind of swingers party. How far would you go to get a good night's rest? Would you take supplements, journal or do a fire-burning ritual? How about swinging from your neck in a public park? That's precisely what some senior citizens in the northern Chinese city of Shenyang are doing — and it's going viral. 6 People in China are swinging from their necks in public parks to get better sleep. Future Publishing via Getty Images Footage shared on social media shows older adults looping U‑shaped belts attached to playground bars or trees around their chins and gently swaying back and forth like lemurs, seemingly without a care in the world. While it's certainly not a sight you wanna stumble across in the middle of the night, locals swear by this bizarre practice as a cure for sleep-related issues and spinal discomfort. The brains behind this operation is Sun Rongchun, 57, who developed the device to treat his cervical spondylosis — a common, age-related condition that can cause headaches, dizziness and insomnia, the Economic Times reported. Rongchun has trademarked the device and applied to have it patented — until then, he comes to the park every day to educate the public. 6 Footage shared on social media shows older adults looping U‑shaped belts attached to playground bars or trees around their chins and gently swaying back and forth like lemurs. REUTERS It seems his spinal exercises are really taking off. 'In the past, my cervical spine was in bad shape, so I was uncomfortable lying down every night, but after a few days, it worked pretty well,' one fan told local media. 'Now, my throat condition is better and the uncomfortable symptoms are completely gone. I've been doing this exercise for two years already.' 6 Sun Rongchun, 57, developed the device to treat his cervical spondylosis. Future Publishing via Getty Images It's unclear exactly how this device works on the spine — and experts say this is one trick you definitely should not be trying at home. 'People are desperate for better sleep, but no trend is worth risking paralysis or stroke,' said certified sleep science coach Rosie Osmun of 'Hanging any part of your body, let alone your neck, is biomechanically dangerous. There are safe, research-backed alternatives that actually work.' 6 'In the past, my cervical spine was in bad shape, so I was uncomfortable lying down every night, but after a few days, it worked pretty well,' one participant said. Future Publishing via Getty Images Done wrong, this trend can result in nerve damage, spinal injury or even death from restricted blood flow to the brain. There's already been at least one reported incident in which a man died after mistakenly looping the belt around his neck instead of his chin. 6 'Hanging any part of your body, let alone your neck, is biomechanically dangerous,' one expert said. REUTERS Human error aside, in a public park, you've also got the elements to contend with. 'Medical traction uses precise grams of force; park-belt swinging is essentially an uncontrolled physics experiment on your spinal cord,' said physical therapist Dr. Jennifer Miller, who is affiliated with Amerisleep. According to Osmun, the only reason these sleeping hacks gain traction is because 'they're dramatic, visually striking and falsely promise quick fixes for chronic problems.' 6 There's already been at least one reported incident in which a man died after mistakenly looping the belt around his neck instead of his chin. REUTERS If you're looking for a soothing, rocking sensation to make you feel like a baby before bed — get a hammock. Otherwise, you might be in for the forever sleep. 'Sleep is essential for life, but so is safety,' Osmun said. 'The solution isn't in belts, but in balance: real strategies grounded in science, not spectacle.'
Wales Online
09-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Minister says AI ‘does lie' but defends Government amid copyright row
Minister says AI 'does lie' but defends Government amid copyright row Peter Kyle acknowledged the technology was "not flawless" as he insisted the Government would "never sell downstream" the rights of artists in the UK (Image: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images ) The Technology Secretary has said that AI "does lie" but defended his rejection of attempts to strengthen copyright protections amid concerns about tech firms using creatives' material to train their models. Peter Kyle acknowledged the technology was "not flawless" as he insisted the Government would "never sell downstream" the rights of artists in the UK. He also said he had "mistakenly" said his preferred option on AI and copyright was requiring rights-holders to "opt out" of their material being used by tech companies, and had since "gone back to the drawing board". Ministers have faced a backlash from major figures in the creative industries over their approach to copyright, with Sir Elton John this week describing the situation as an "existential issue." The Government is locked in a standoff with the House of Lords, which has demanded artists to be offered immediate copyright protection as an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill. Peers have attempted to change the legislation by adding a commitment to introduce transparency requirements aimed at ensuring rights-holders are able to see when their work has been used and by whom. Article continues below Asked about the risk of AI producing unreliable information, Mr Kyle said "people need to understand that AI is not flawless, and that AI does lie because it's based on human characteristics". "Now it is getting more precise as we move forward. It's getting more powerful as we move forward," he told Sky News's Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips. "But as with every single technology that comes into society, you can only safely use it and wisely use it by understanding how it works." He added: "We are going to legislate for AI going forward and we're going to balance it with the same legislation that we'll bring in to modernise the copyright legislation as well." The Government has said it will address copyright issues as a whole after the more than 11,500 responses to its consultation on the impact of AI have been reviewed, rather than in what it has branded "piecemeal" legislation. Among the proposals had been a suggestion that tech companies could be given free access to British music, films, books in order to train AI models without permission or payment, with artists required to "opt-out" if they do not want their work to be used. Article continues below Asked about the prospect of an opt-out clause, Mr Kyle told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme: "I always had on the table from the outset an opt-out clause. "But I mistakenly said this was my preferred option that had more prominence than perhaps some of the creatives wanted it to have, and I've now sort of gone back to the drawing board on that, because I am listening to what people want." Last month hundreds of stars including Sir Elton, Sir Paul McCartney and Kate Bush signed a joint letter to Sir Keir Starmer urging the Prime Minister to introduce safeguards against work being plundered for free.
Forbes
05-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Samsung Signals Major New Galaxy Z Fold 7 Phone Upgrade
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely have an improved camera. (Photo by Future Publishing via ... More Getty Images) After debuting the Galaxy S25 Edge last month, which came with a bunch of freebies and launched a new device range, Samsung has teased its next phone release: the Galaxy Z Fold 7. It is no secret that the Korean company will release the seventh generation of the Galaxy Fold and Flip lines this summer. The big question, however, is will the new Fold be an iteration on previous models, or a major redesign that includes a larger cover screen? A design change that Samsung fans have requested for years. The good news is that those prayers appear to have been answered. I am reliably told that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 does have a significantly larger cover screen, something closer to the size of a standard smartphone. Samsung has also published a teaser press release that not-so-subtly hints at a bigger display on the new foldable. 'For years, Samsung has listened to users asking for bigger screens, better cameras and new ways to connect and create. The demand is clear — an Ultra-experience that goes beyond a simple list of upgraded features in a smaller and more portable form factor.' The press release reads. The Fold 7 isn't directly named, but the blacked out teaser image clearly shows a Galaxy Fold silhouette. Digital Trends also received a press image with the file name 'Galaxy-Z-Fold7-Z-Flip7-Pre-tease-Bartype_1920x1080.gif.' As I say, the existence of the Fold 7 isn't a surprise, but the early teaser and the heavy hint of a bigger display is. It's worth saying that the press images I received had no revealing file names. Samsung's not-so mysterious foldable phone The repeated use of the word 'Ultra' in the press releases also hints at a long rumored higher-end version of the Fold 7. Although the file name discovered by Digital Trends doesn't suggest that the Korean company will launch two separate Fold 7 units (an Ultra and a standard model), rather the Fold will have the word 'Ultra' tacked on to its name. Maybe Samsung has a secret second Fold device up its sleeve, but I doubt it. What is more likely is that Samsung is renaming the Fold to give it a marketing boost and reflect the device's new hardware credentials. Samsung implies that the new handset will have 'better cameras,' which has been a consistent problem for the Fold (and Flip) range. The Fold 6 is a $1,899 smartphone, $600 more than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the former sports worse camera performance despite being significantly more expensive. The new camera setup alongside a bigger screen answers two of the most prominent quibbles Samsung users have voiced about its foldable phones. The final mystery is the new device's battery life. We will have to see how new, more resource-intensive specifications, impact battery life on a foldable phone that was already power-hungry.
