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Artificial Intelligence

Apptronik Raises $935M, Valued at Over $5B for Humanoid Robots

Apptronik raised $935 million in a Series A funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of approximately $5.3 billion, reflecting strong…

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Automotive

Luminar Founder Austin Russell Accepts Subpoena in Bankruptcy Case

Austin Russell, Luminar's founder, has agreed to receive a subpoena for his mobile device data as part of the company's…

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Artificial Intelligence

Mercedes Pauses Its ‘Eyes-Off’ Self-Driving Tech

Mercedes-Benz has paused its Level 3 Drive Pilot system due to limited customer demand, high production costs, and its narrow…

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Automotive

Hesai to Double Lidar Production Amid Industry Shakeout

Hesai is aggressively doubling its annual lidar production to four million units, capitalizing on surging demand from the automotive and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Hands-Free: Testing Mercedes’ New Driver Assist on the Road

Mercedes-Benz is advancing driver assistance with its new **Drive Assist Pro**, designed to operate on both highways and surface streets…

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Automotive

Teradar Unveils First Terahertz Vision Sensor for Vehicles

Teradar has unveiled its flagship solid-state terahertz vision sensor, Summit, designed to provide reliable, long-range, high-resolution perception for self-driving vehicles…

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Automotive

Mercedes-Benz Ends Music-Syncing Driving Feature

Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing its MBUX Sound Drive feature on December 17, ending an interactive audio system that synchronized music with…

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Artificial Intelligence

2026 Mercedes CLA First Drive: Premium Entry, Not Basic

Mercedes-Benz is launching the new all-electric CLA sedan with a familiar, approachable design to attract a broader audience and normalize…

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Automotive

Luminar, a Leading Lidar Company, Files for Bankruptcy

Luminar, a leading lidar manufacturer for autonomous vehicles, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a dramatic fall for the…

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Automotive

Update Your Car at Home: New Linux Platform Arrives by 2027

By 2027, an open-source platform called SoDeV will enable over-the-air software updates for a wide range of vehicles, driven by…

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Automotive

Store Your Car Keys on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple's digital car key feature allows iPhone users to unlock and start compatible vehicles directly from their device, integrating with…

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Automotive

Europe’s 2035 Gas Car Ban Under Review

The EU's 2035 ban on new internal combustion engine vehicles is under review, with industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz CEO advocating…

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Artificial Intelligence

Mercedes-Benz, Vinmar & Uniper Boost Efficiency with Celonis AI

Leading companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Vinmar, and Uniper are using AI-driven process intelligence platforms to achieve significant efficiency gains and…

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Automotive

Mercedes-Benz Tests Off-Road Systems in Dune Driving

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC is undergoing final development testing in extreme environments like the Mojave Desert's Dumont Dunes to refine…

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Automotive

Hyundai’s New Elexio SUV Features Standard Dolby Atmos

Hyundai is introducing Dolby Atmos spatial audio as a standard feature in its affordable Elexio EV SUV in China, making…

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AI & Tech

Google and Mercedes Unveil In-Car Gemini AI Capabilities

Google and Mercedes-Benz are partnering to integrate Gemini AI into vehicle infotainment systems, enhancing driver interaction with conversational assistance beyond…

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Automotive

Ford CEO Slams Apple CarPlay Ultra

Ford's CEO expressed hesitation about Apple's CarPlay Ultra, citing concerns over system control and integration boundaries, and will monitor its…

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Automotive

Car Subscriptions Now Locking Horsepower Behind Paywalls

Volkswagen and other automakers are adopting subscription models for vehicle features, such as performance upgrades, offering flexibility but raising concerns…

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Artificial Intelligence

NiCE Acquires Cognigy: AI-First Shift in Customer Service

NiCE is acquiring conversational AI leader Cognigy for $955 million, merging Cognigy's automation with NiCE's CXone platform to lead AI-driven…

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Automotive

Mercedes-AMG’s Next High-Performance EV: First Ride Experience

Mercedes-AMG is shifting focus from raw acceleration to driver engagement in its electric vehicles, aiming for a dynamic and immersive…

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