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12 Oct

Porsche recalls more than 27,000 Taycan EVs

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If you own a Porsche Taycan, you might plan on making a trip to the dealership. The Verge reported that recalls have been issued due to a short circuiting risk in one of the battery’s cell block modules. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a safety recall for more than 27,000 of the Porsche EVs. The recall affects “certain” Taycan vehicles released from 2021-2024. Notices will be issued to owners by the end of November.Porsche hasn’t been able to pinpoint exactly which cars in the Taycan fleet have the hazard. In order to determine which cars need fixing, Porsche…

03 Oct

Tesla’s fifth Cybertruck recall is due to a rear-view camera glitch

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Tesla issued another recall for more than 27,000 Cybertrucks. This is the fifth time the electric truck has been recalled in the last year. issued the recall due to an image delay from the rear-view camera. The delayed rear-view camera failed to produce an image to the driver of what’s driving behind them within the legally required two seconds, “increasing the risk of a crash,” according to the official recall notice. reports that the camera display is caused by a software glitch in the Cybertruck’s system. Some vehicles failed to complete the shutdown process before booting up again, causing a…

27 Sep

Microsoft explains how it’s tackling security and privacy for Recall

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The condemnation of Microsoft's Recall feature for Copilot+ AI PCs was swift and damning. While it's meant to let you find anything you've ever done on your PC, it also involves taking constant screenshots of your PC, and critics noticed that information wasn't being stored securely. Microsoft ended up delaying its rollout for Windows Insider beta testers, and in June it announced more stringent security measures: It's making Recall opt-in by default; it will require Windows Hello biometric authentication; and it will encrypt the screenshot database.Today, ahead of the impending launch of the next major Windows 11 launch in November,…

08 Sep

Over 1.4 million Ram 1500 trucks recalled to fix a bug in the anti-lock brake system

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Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has issued a recall for Ram 1500 pickup trucks from 2019 and 2021-2024 due to a software problem in the anti-lock brake system. The bug could cause the anti-lock brake system to “disable the electronic stability control system,” which in turn can increase the risk of a crash, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The recall affects roughly 1.46 million vehicles worldwide, reports, with the vast majority of them being in the US. So far, there are no known injuries or crashes relating to the issue, according to Reuters.…

30 Jul

Tesla recalls 1.8 million vehicles over risk of detached hoods

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Tesla has issued a recall on 1.8 million vehicles across the United States, Reuters reports, a sizeable number even for a company that is no stranger to this turn of events. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall due to a risk of software failure to notify individuals of a detached hood.A hood that isn't properly secured could detach while a person is driving and block their view. Tesla has issued an over-the-air software update that should fix the issue. The recall is on select Model 3, Model S and Model X vehicles from 2021 to 2024.…

19 Jul

Samsung is freezing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments amid quality control issues

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Samsung has temporarily shut down Galaxy Buds 3 Pro shipments. With memories of its flaming hot (and not in a good way) Galaxy Note fiasco eight years ago, the company is halting the earbuds’ launch while “urgently assessing and enhancing” the product’s quality control, according to Android Authority, which first published the news.Some users who received the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro before their July 24 launch reported that their ear tips tore easily. Considering how often they may need to remove and replace tips to find their ideal fit, material prone to ripping could have led to atrocious PR and…

25 Jun

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been recalled again

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Tesla’s Cybertruck is being recalled yet again, . The company issued a physical recall that could impact nearly 12,000 owners of the .Here’s how it breaks down. The company’s recalling 11,688 Cybertrucks due to a faulty windshield wiper that could significantly reduce visibility while driving. It’s also recalling 11,383 electric pickups because of trim in the bed that could come loose and create a road hazard for other people on the road. Tesla said that it’s “not aware of any injuries or deaths” related to either issue, .The NHTSA's indicates that Tesla will replace the wiper motor once the owner…

08 Jun

Popular Anker power bank and Soundcore speaker recalled over potential fire risk

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Some Anker and Soundcore products are being recalled due to a manufacturing defect that could cause fires. Anker issued a recall for its (PowerCore 5K, A1112) this week, saying, “The lithium-ion battery in the affected power banks can overheat, potentially causing melting of plastic components, smoke and fire hazards.” Its audio brand, Soundcore, issued a recall for its in Black as well.The company has apparently started notifying who may own one of the affected devices via email, but you can double check the serial numbers — which are printed on the bottom of each device — using the above links…