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Steve Dent Contributor Steve Dent is an associate editor at Engadget. More posts by this contributor Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV Amazon reaches deal to continue accepting Visa payments worldwide

Steve Dent is an associate editor at Engadget.

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New SEC rules would require companies to disclose climate goals and emissions

Public companies would be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions they produce under new rules proposed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Kia unveils ‘Automode’ autonomous driving tech that will debut on the EV9 SUV

Kia revealed that its EV9 SUV, unveiled in concept form last November at the LA Auto Show, will be the first to use autonomous driving tech it calls "Automode."

Amazon reaches deal to continue accepting Visa payments worldwide

Amazon and Visa have resolved their simmering dispute over payment fees in the UK and elsewhere, Reuters has reported. Amazon threatened to stop accepting Visa in the UK starting January 19.

Apple source code references ‘realityOS’ for potential VR/AR headsets

The operating system powering Apple's rumored virtual or augmented reality headset may be called realityOS, according to multiple sources in recent GitHub open source code and App Store upload logs.

SpaceX reveals $500 monthly ‘Premium’ Starlink service with speeds up to 500 Mbps

SpaceX has a new tier for its Starlink satellite internet service with higher performance but pricing that might make your eyes water, called Starlink Premium, with speeds between 150 and 500Mbps.

Tesla recalls Full Self Driving feature that lets cars roll through stop signs

Tesla is issuing an over-the-air update to recall a "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) beta feature that allowed cars to roll through stop signs, which appeared in FSD 10.3.

Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance confirms plans to build 35 new EVs by 2030

Nissan teased one of the first cars based on one those platforms, an all-electric compact that will be sold in Europe to replace the automaker's popular Micra.

Kia’s EV6 pricing will start at $42,115 when it goes on sale in the coming weeks

Kia's EV6, which shares a platform, battery, motors and more with Hyundai's Ioniq 5, will start at $42,115 including the $1,215 destination charge, the company announced.

Report suggests NVIDIA is preparing to walk away from its ARM acquisition

NVIDIA has reportedly made little to no progress in gaining regulatory approval for its $40 billion purchase of ARM and is privately preparing to abandon the deal, according to Bloomberg's sources.

Amazon is opening its first physical clothing store

Amazon is opening its first-ever Amazon Style physical clothing store with the promise of a high-tech shopping experience, confirming a rumor from last year.

Opera launches a dedicated crypto browser

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Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ beta features an ‘Assertive’ mode with rolling stops

Profiles are back in Tesla's latest "Full Self-Driving" beta 10.3 with an "Assertive Mode" that may perform rolling stops and other borderline maneuvers.

TikTok moderator sues over mental trauma caused by graphic videos

In a proposed class-action lawsuit, TikTok moderator Candie Frazier said that she has screened videos showing violence, school shootings, fatal falls and even cannibalism.

Zillow adds FaceTime SharePlay to browse homes with friends

Zillow has updated its iOS 15 iPhone and iPad apps with SharePlay support, letting you browse homes with other people on Facetime, the company announced.

FedEx receives its first fully-electric GM Brightdrop delivery vans

FedEx has received its first five GM-built electric delivery vans out of 500 total. The move represents an important landmark for FedEx in its goal to be have an all-electric delivery fleet by 2040.

US puts drone maker DJI and seven other Chinese companies on investment blocklist

The US government will place eight Chinese companies including drone manufacturer DJI on an investment blocklist for alleged involvement in surveillance of Uyghur Muslims.

William Shatner’s space voyage is becoming an Amazon documentary

Earlier this year William Shatner became the oldest person to ever fly to space, and his trip is now set to become an Amazon Prime documentary called Shatner in Space.

Nissan to invest $17.6 billion in EV development over the next five years

Nissan will invest 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) over the next five years developing new EVs and battery technology as part of a grand plan it calls "Ambition 2030," the company announced.

Tesla requires Full Self Driving testers to allow video collection in case of a crash

With Tesla's latest FSD release, it's asking drivers to consent to allowing it to collect video taken by a car's exterior and interior cameras in case of an accident or "serious safety risk."

UK will require new homes to have EV chargers starting in 2022

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be required for all new homes and businesses in the UK starting in 2022, the government announced today.
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