Mercedes-Benz changes course on its EV strategy and reassures investors

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Mercedes-Benz is adjusting its electrification strategy due to market difficulties. The German luxury brand is pushing back its aim to go all-electric by 2030, Reuters says. The company also assures investors that it will continue making vehicles with combustion engines well into the next decade.

In 2021, Mercedes—along with other automakers—was hopeful about the future of EVs. The company committed €40 billion, about CA$58 billion, to a strategy that would phase out the combustion engine and sell only EVs by the end of the decade. The plan was realistic for a company that was launching the EQ lineup, which was only EVs. It also aligned with the E.U.'s ban on new gas and diesel vehicles sales by 2035.

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MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and 8300 chipsets now optimized for Google’s Gemini Nano model

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Google launched Gemini Nano, its on-device AI model, last year. However, only a few devices could support it. But that may change soon, as MediaTek has announced that some of its chips are now “optimized” for Gemini Nano.

MediaTek has revealed in a press release this week that its flagship chip, the Dimensity 9300, and its lower-end counterpart, the Dimensity 8300, are both “optimized” for Gemini Nano support. 

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Philips Hue users rejoice: Multiple Bridges support coming soon

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Smart home enthusiasts, rejoice! A long-standing limitation with Philips Hue is finally being addressed. The company recently announced that users will soon be able to add multiple Bridges to a single account, solving a major frustration for those with expansive smart lighting setups.

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Humane rewards early adopters of AI Pin with free subscription and shipping

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Humane’s wearable AI Pin is positioning itself as the antidote to smartphone addiction. The company wants to help re-immerse us in the real world instead of being tethered to our screens. Spearheaded by former Apple experts, this innovative concept promises to liberate users from their digital chains. However, the initial investment of US$699 (around CA$944) plus a US$24 (~CA$32) monthly subscription fee presents a significant hurdle for many.

But fear not, early adopters! Humane is showing its appreciation by offering the first three months of the subscription (a US$72/~CA$97 value) for free for those who take the plunge and purchase the AI Pin. This gesture of gratitude extends further with waived shipping fees for all new purchases. And for those who've already invested, rest assured, Humane is committed to ensuring you're taken care of, hinting at possible refunds or reimbursement.

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