June 26, 2024
Tech News
Tesla owners are being warned about the importance of maintaining the low voltage battery in their vehicles, which powers essential functions like door locks and windows. A recent incident in Arizona highlighted the need for awareness and preparedness among Tesla owners, as firefighters had to break into a Tesla Model Y to rescue a child after the vehicle’s 12-volt battery died, rendering the doors inoperable. Tesla vehicles lack physical keyholes, relying instead on electronic methods for access. The article provides instructions on manually unlocking doors from both inside and outside the vehicle.
Indonesia’s antitrust agency revealed that e-commerce giant Shopee admitted to violating a monopoly rule related to its courier service in the country. Shopee has agreed to adjust its operating practices following accusations of directing customers to use specific delivery services, one of which has a Shopee Indonesia executive on its board. This case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny on e-commerce platforms in Indonesia, a key market for online retail.
The owner of Toys “R” Us has utilized OpenAI’s Sora, a text-to-video tool, to create a brand film, showcasing a novel application of AI in marketing. Despite the brand’s previous bankruptcy and store closures, this move indicates ongoing efforts to revive and adapt Toys “R” Us to modern retail environments, including potential expansions and new store openings.
Researchers have developed a robot face covered with living skin that can express emotions, a breakthrough that could enhance robots’ human-like appearance and functionality. This experiment, conducted by the University of Tokyo and Harvard, explores the potential for living tissue to be used in robotics, offering self-healing properties and sensitive touch, among other benefits.
Tech Explained
12-volt battery – A type of battery commonly used in vehicles to power essential functions like door locks and windows.
Antitrust – Laws and regulations designed to promote fair competition and prevent monopolies in the market.
OpenAI’s Sora – A text-to-video tool developed by OpenAI for creating brand films and other marketing materials using artificial intelligence.
Robotics – The interdisciplinary field of engineering and science that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots.
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