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Car companies are exploring various ways to extract more money from customers, such as charging monthly fees for additional features like seat heaters and offering subscriptions for premium services.
Mercedes is offering customers the option to pay a monthly fee for additional acceleration in their vehicles, starting at $90 per month.
Car companies are shifting towards monetizing software and finding additional revenue streams, as they explore ways to charge customers for various features and services.
As cars become more focused on software and connected services, car companies are looking for ways to generate additional revenue. This shift raises questions about the future costs of owning a car and potential long-term financial implications for customers.
Tesla is currently facing a lawsuit regarding its full self-driving technology, and as part of the lawsuit, the plaintiffs are seeking to enter statements made by CEO Elon Musk about the safety of the technology. However, Tesla's defense argues that Musk should not be deposed because the statements could potentially be deepfakes. They claim that Musk is a target for deepfakes and that his public statements are immune from scrutiny. The judge, however, has rejected this argument and stated that public figures cannot simply hide behind the potential for deepfakes to avoid taking responsibility for their statements.
Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its Halo division and a range of associated devices, including the Halo Band and the Halo View. The decision comes after the division faced criticism for its functionality, such as the ability to monitor a user's tone when interacting with others. Amazon's rival Woo, which also focuses on fitness and activity tracking, has taken the opportunity to mock Amazon on social media, highlighting the failure of the company's Halo devices and its claims about their capabilities.
Disney is fighting against the state of Florida's attempt to change the composition of the board overseeing Disney World's special monetary zone. Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis wants to replace Disney's representatives on the board with individuals who support his stance on various issues, including a recent law related to the teaching of LGBTQ+ issues in schools. Disney argues that the attempts to alter the board composition are a form of government interference in its operations and have filed a lawsuit against the state.
The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz, and Andrew Hawkins discuss what's happening in the world of EVs and where that industry is headed.
Also: more Apple headset rumors and whatever the heck that Humane demo was last week.
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