Volvo has unveiled the EM90, its first all-electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), highlighting a blend of comfort, safety and technology aimed at premium customers. The EM90 is powered by a 200 kW motor producing 272 horsepower and paired with a 116 kWh battery that enables up to 739 km of range under China’s CLTC cycle. Using 800-volt charging technology, the vehicle supports charging rates of up to 360 kW, allowing for significantly reduced charging times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0da9k1ZON4&ab_channel=VolvoCars Inside, the model features two individual lounge-style seats in the second row, equipped with massage and climate controls, while the third row provides additional passenger…
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Tesla’s Model Y has become the all-time best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Norway, overtaking Nissan’s Leaf, which had long dominated the Scandinavian market. According to vehicle registration data, Tesla has sold 81,334 Model Y units since the SUV’s Norwegian launch in 2021, surpassing the Leaf’s 81,230 by a margin of 104 vehicles. “The Model Y needed only a few years to overtake the former, thereby becoming the fastest car in the nation’s history to reach the top spot,” the report said. The Nissan Leaf, first introduced in Norway 14 years ago, was an early driver of the country’s transition to…
Garmin has unveiled the fēnix 8 Pro series, its first smartwatch line to include integrated inReach satellite and cellular connectivity, allowing users to stay connected in remote areas without carrying a phone. The new models let wearers send and receive text messages, share real-time location check-ins, and transmit LiveTrack links directly from the wrist. When connected to LTE networks, the devices expand functionality to include phone calls, short voice messages and weather forecasts. For emergency situations, the watches are equipped with SOS capability supported by Garmin’s global response center, which coordinates with local search and rescue services. Garmin said its…
Tesla has disclosed details on customer adoption of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package for the first time, offering a clearer picture of demand for the optional driver assistance system. Speaking on Jay Leno’s Garage, Lars Moravy, Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, said the take rate is “increasing a lot.” He added that adoption has moved from “less than 10 percent” to what he described as “the teens,” with about half of Model S and Model X buyers choosing the upgrade. The company has previously kept sales figures for FSD vague, with Chief Executive Elon Musk only hinting they were…
IBM and NASA have introduced a new open-source artificial intelligence model designed to analyze high-resolution solar images and predict solar activity that could impact Earth’s technological infrastructure. The model, named Surya after the Sanskrit word for the Sun, was trained on nine years of data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. It is able to classify and predict solar flares, measure solar wind speeds, and forecast the emergence of active regions on the Sun. Early testing has shown a 16% improvement in flare classification accuracy compared to earlier methods. Solar activity such as flares and coronal mass ejections can disrupt satellites,…
Asteroid Apophis, a 375-meter-wide space rock comparable in size to a cruise liner, will make an unusually close pass by Earth in 2029, raising international interest in how the encounter could reshape its structure. The asteroid will fly within 32,000 kilometers of Earth’s surface on April 13, 2029, closer than some geostationary satellites. Scientists expect the planet’s gravity and tidal forces to alter its physical characteristics, potentially exposing material beneath its surface. “Apophis’ approach gives us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe how Earth’s gravity can affect the body of an asteroid,” the European Space Agency (ESA) said. To capitalize on…
Valve’s Steam platform has introduced mandatory age verification for UK users, requiring credit card details to confirm eligibility for access to its store and features containing mature content. The change, effective from Aug. 29, follows the UK’s Online Safety Act, which seeks to reduce children’s exposure to harmful or age-inappropriate material. Social media users first flagged the update after spotting new information added to Steam’s FAQ section. Ofcom, the communications regulator overseeing online safety, has advised that credit card checks represent one of the most reliable methods of verifying age. Steam’s support page explained: “In the UK, Ofcom is the…
Sega’s Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, best known for its Yakuza and Like a Dragon series, will hold its annual RGG Summit on September 24, with fans expecting new game announcements and updates to ongoing projects. The broadcast will stream online at 12:00 JST, just days before the Tokyo Game Show opens. The event is expected to spotlight both upcoming entries in the Like a Dragon franchise and Stranger Than Heaven, a new action title first revealed at The Game Awards in 2024. The game is set in 1943 Japan and promises narrative shifts across multiple timelines, combined with third-person combat…
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it will reveal a new addition to its Galaxy S25 lineup at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on September 4, alongside premium tablets that incorporate artificial intelligence features. The announcement comes weeks after the company’s July event, where it introduced the Galaxy Z Fold7 and other foldable devices. The September gathering marks Samsung’s second major product launch of the summer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUaHjE0kwIg&ab_channel=Samsung In a press release, Samsung confirmed the “newest member of the Galaxy S25 family” would take center stage, following the earlier launches of the Galaxy S25, S25 Edge, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. The…
OpenAI said it will add parental controls and new safety measures to its ChatGPT chatbot after a lawsuit was filed by the family of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide. The family of Adam Raine claims the system gave harmful guidance instead of discouraging self-destructive thoughts. In a blog post, the company acknowledged that while its models typically encourage people to seek help when harmful thoughts are first expressed, “in long conversations, the safety response degrades.” OpenAI said it is working to maintain consistent safeguards and strengthen intervention during extended chats. Among the planned features are parental controls that…