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Tesla is facing a proposed class action suit from Nyree Hinton, who alleges that the company manipulates odometer readings to accelerate warranty expirations, thereby reducing repair obligations and compelling consumers to buy extended warranties. Hinton claims that the odometer on his 2020 Model Y misrepresented mileage, increasing by 72 miles daily despite only driving around 20, leading to a premature expiration of his warranty and a $10,000 repair bill. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive...

This week’s Engadget podcast covers the 2025 New York Auto Show, highlighting numerous EVs while expressing disappointment in Subaru's Outback redesign. The episode also delves into the Trump administration's tariff situation, a federal judge's ruling on Google's digital ad monopoly, and the start of Facebook's antitrust trial. Additionally, there is an interview with Isaiah Saxon, director of A24’s The Legend of Ochi, discussing his puppet-filled children's adventure film. Full Article

When traveling with multiple devices, it's recommended to bring one large (10,000mAh or higher) and one small power bank, along with a foldable charging station and the necessary cables. Key aspects to consider for a power bank include its capacity, weight, and connection types, ensuring it complies with TSA regulations that require spare batteries in carry-on luggage and limit them to 100 watt-hours. For international flights, check airline policies, as most follow similar rules about...

SummaryCybersecurity researchers are raising alarms about the persistent threats from XorDDoS, a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) malware, which has seen a notable increase in attacks, with 71.3 percent directed at the United States between November 2023 and February 2025. According to Cisco Talos researcher Joey Chen, the prevalence of the XorDDoS trojan has surged significantly from 2020 to 2023. This trend highlights the ongoing challenges in mitigating DDoS attacks and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures....

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a medium-severity security flaw, CVE-2025-24054 (CVSS score: 6.5), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog due to reports of its active exploitation. This vulnerability pertains to Windows New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) hash disclosure. CISA's action underscores the importance of addressing potential security risks in Microsoft Windows systems. Full Article

Summary Last week, the first operational satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband network were prepared for launch at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. These satellites are part of over 3,200 planned for deployment, aiming to establish a US competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. However, weather conditions delayed the launch initially scheduled for April 9, demonstrating the common occurrence of delays in the launch industry due to various...