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GM’s eyes-off driving, digitizing old tapes & remote-controlled rentals (145, Oct 25, 2025)

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Oct 25, 2025
In this discussion, Kate Ross from Meta dives into essential new safety tools aimed at enhancing online protection for older adults. Scott Stein, CNET’s Editor-at-Large, shares insights on Samsung's innovative Galaxy XR mixed-reality headset, exploring its potential impact on the XR landscape. Lastly, Thomas Vandero, CEO of VE.io, reveals the future of convenient transport with remote-driven electric car rentals, showcasing their door-to-door service model and what it means for personal mobility.
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INSIGHT

GM’s Eyes-Off Driving Roadmap

  • GM announced an eyes-off driving system that lets drivers take hands and eyes off the road on highways starting in 2028.
  • The system uses cameras, radar and LIDAR plus a central liquid-cooled compute unit for faster updates and safety.
ADVICE

How To Send Mass Texts And Add Calendar Invites

  • Use a mass-text service like Textedly or SimpleTexting for large fan blasts and buy text credits based on expected volume.
  • Include a calendar-invite link (Calendly or direct .ics) in messages so recipients can add events easily.
INSIGHT

AWS Outage Was A Software Bug

  • Amazon blamed a software bug, not a cyberattack, for a major AWS outage that erased network entries via competing automated programs.
  • The outage showed how many services worldwide critically depend on a few cloud providers.
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