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The FBI went to Microsoft last year with a warrant, asking them to hand over keys to unlock encrypted data stored on three laptops as part of an investigation into potential fraud involving the COVID unemployment assistance program in Guam — and Microsoft complied.Typically, companies resist handing over encryption keys to authorities. Most famously, Apple refused to grant the FBI access to a phone used by the San Bernardino shooters in 2016. The FBI eventually found a third-party to hack their way into the phone, but ultimately withdrew its case. Most of the major tech companies, including Google and Facebook…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The first BMW M Neue Klasse EV won’t reach production until 2027, but BMW is working build anticipation with a series of videos chronicling the development of that first model, expected to be an M-enhanced version of the i3 sedan. BMW already detailed some of the bespoke engineering that will make this electric M3 more than just an i3 with a different software tune. Now it’s focusing on what this car will sound like. Other automakers have…

Aided by extensive use of carbonfibre throughout, especially in the chassis (which, like most of the car’s components, has been created by the maker’s Ex-Core Technologies arm), the two-seater offers a power-to-weight ratio of 758bhp per tonne – and Denis Donkervoort said: “That’s the part I’m most proud of.” The engine is the first V6 to be used in a production Donkervoort. Because it is more compact than the Audi five-pot, it can be positioned more centrally in the car, enabling a better weight distribution. It also means a lighter five-speed gearbox – one that happens to have longer ratios…

Automotive Texas is a state defined by its vast highways, bustling cities, and thriving transportation industry, which makes it a hub for commercial trucking. With thousands of trucks navigating its roads daily, accidents involving these massive vehicles can result in devastating injuries and complex legal challenges. In such situations, understanding the role of a truck accident lawyer is crucial for victims seeking justice. These attorneys specialize in navigating clients through the complexities of Texas law, meticulously handling every detail from evidence collection to insurance negotiations.  Lawyers assess the circumstances of the crash, identify liable parties, and advocate for…

BMW reveals camouflaged version of the long-wheelbase iX3 destined for China and other Asian markets. It’s 4.25 inches (10.8 centimeters) longer than the regular iX3 and has more space for rear passengers. Trial production began in China in December, and deliveries are expected to commence in the second half of the year. BMW is preparing to begin European deliveries of its important new electric SUV, the iX3, this spring. But it’s changing the formula slightly for the Chinese market, where a long-wheelbase variant is being readied for launch. The stretched iX3 will be unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show…

OpenAI may have called GPT-5.2 its “most advanced frontier model for professional work,” but tests conducted by the Guardian cast doubt on its credibility. According to the report, OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 model cited Grokipedia, the online encyclopedia powered by xAI, when it came to specific, but controversial topics related to Iran or the Holocaust.As seen in the Guardian’s report, ChatGPT used Grokipedia as a source for claims about the Iranian government being tied to telecommunications company MTN-Irancell and questions related to Richard Evans, a British historian who served as an expert witness during a libel trial for Holocaust denier David Irving.…

Donkervoort debuts its new sports car, the P24 RS. The P24 RS is powered by a Ford V6, making 600 horsepower and paired to a manual. The car weighs just 1,700 pounds, which gives it 770 horsepower per ton. The Donkervoort P24 RS costs around $350,000 in the US. Donkervoort may not be the first name that leaps to mind when you think of even the most niche sports car manufacturers, but for nearly 50 years, the Dutch automaker has been quietly producing small, light, silly quick performance cars for drivers who want something different. As a rather small operation,…

When it comes to electric vehicles, the Chinese automotive industry has proven to be a considerable thorn in the side of European car brands in recent years. Due to the nation’s expansive industrial footprint, it has largely developed all the electric propulsion components for foreign brands, which means it has most of the experience and know-how of how to develop them cheaply, and to a good standard. It has put these learnings to good use over the last decade, developing its own auto industry to the point where it’s now taking on the established brands in Europe. Their expansive knowledge…

Automotive parts makers face a fast-rising bar for product imagery as retailers demand more digital assets in more formats, according to an industry expert. At the MEMA Aftermarket Technology Conference last fall, Ian McNabb, head of product at Visual SKUs, explained that the days of supplying a single front-view photo for each part are over. Retailers and marketplaces now commonly ask for six to 10 different digital assets per stock-keeping unit (SKU), plus require multiple variants of those files to meet their own specifications. “We’ve been seeing a massive increase in the volume and the complexity of digital assets,” he…

Local residents have criticised the decision to offer free parking spaces for electric vehicle owners, describing it as “unfair” and warning that drivers could take advantage of the scheme.Ashford Borough Council in Kent has been questioned over its plans to trial a new scheme to encourage drivers to ditch their petrol and diesel cars in favour of EVs.The parking pilot will be in place for six months at the Vicarage Lane car park to see if it incentivises more drivers to use their EVs at the site.There are six chargers at the Vicarage Lane location, with only two other locations…