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Umar Shakir

Umar Shakir

Former News Writer

Former News Writer

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    Hertz is asking EV renters if they want to keep it, permanentlyHertz is asking EV renters if they want to keep it, permanently
    A weird Windows 11 bug won’t let some people install any security updatesA weird Windows 11 bug won’t let some people install any security updates
    Eddy Cue explains why Apple won’t make a search engineEddy Cue explains why Apple won’t make a search engine
    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Netflix’s Christmas NFL stream is working fine so far.

    The Chiefs just beat the Steelers, and we’re not hearing about any Paul vs Tyson-level issues other than scattered reports of weird buffering blips and TV going-to-sleep bugs.

    But the real test for Netflix’s live broadcast ambitions will come when Beyoncé performs during halftime of the Ravens-Texans game (Update: if you missed it, the stream is staying up for three hours after the broadcast ends, and Netflix says it will be available as a standalone soon.)

    One way or another, Netflix’s help page is setting expectations early with a warning message.

    Due to today’s livestream, wait time for live help may be longer than usualWe’re getting more customer requests than normal right now. Search our Help Center for answers or check back later.
    Screenshot: The Verge
    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Apple would like to step in to defend its Google search deal.

    Apple filed papers on Monday to participate in the Department of Justice’s victorious antitrust case against Google, which is now in its penalty phase. Google will need to make significant business changes, such as ending default search deals on devices like iPhones, which Google is OK with.

    Apple? Well, its agreement with Google reportedly was worth $20 billion in 2022.

    Apple Is Not Losing Google’s Billions Without a Fight

    [WSJ]

    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Netflix is suing Broadcom over VMware virtual machines.

    Netflix filed the lawsuit in Califonia federal court Monday, claiming Broadcom subsidiary VMware has cloud software that infringes on five Netflix patents. As reported by Reuters, Netflix says VMware’s vSphere platform for deploying and managing virtual machines infringes on Netflix patents related to virtual-machine communications.

    Netflix sues Broadcom’s VMware over US virtual machine patents

    [Reuters]

    Hyundai will give its EV customers free NACS adapters in early 2025Hyundai will give its EV customers free NACS adapters in early 2025
    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Tesla gives Solar and Powerwall users a 2024 wrap-up.

    “Tesla Recharged” gives customers year-end insights in the Tesla app for stats such as how often users’ homes are powered off-grid.

    As Not a Tesla App reports, Tesla Energy users get trophies like “Solar Punk” if they’re in the top 25 percent generating solar energy for the year or “Team Player” for being in the top 1 percent of sending electricity back to the grid.

    Tesla in app award for “Trickster” showing a Joker had trophy for being in the top 1% of users who have gone off-grid.
    The awards only apply to Tesla Energy customers.
    Image: Alex Guichet
    Walmart sued over illegally opening bank accounts for delivery driversWalmart sued over illegally opening bank accounts for delivery drivers
    Umar Shakir
    Umar Shakir
    Volkwagen’s new labor deal avoids closing plants in Germany.

    ABC News reports the deal covers over 120,000 workers, but will cut over 35,000 jobs by 2030 via early retirement and buyouts. It also outlines production plans and locations for future vehicles, including an electric Golf, Q4 E-tron, ID.7, and another EV based on the SSP platform.

    The deal would save VW 1.5 billion euros ($1.56 billion) a year in labor costs and 4 billion euros a year by slashing manufacturing capacity by more 700,000 vehicles across its German plants through different production arrangements.

    Agreement reached: Volkswagen AG positions itself competitively for the future

    [Volkswagen Newsroom]

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