The facial verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to verify their identity by submitting a short video selfie. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – GM is bringing Google Gemini-powered AI assistant to cars in 2026
GM is the latest automaker to lean into generative AI-based assistants that promise to respond to driver requests in a more natural-sounding way. Stellantis is collaborating with French AI firm Mistral, Mercedes…
KTSM News – Charges dismissed against woman in DWI crash that killed 2 children
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A significant legal development took place on Friday, October 17, as the case against Christina Escobedo Arriaga was dismissed in Las Cruces District Court. Arriaga, who was…
Tech Crunch – Meta cuts 600 AI jobs amid ongoing reorganization
Meta continues to restructure its AI efforts after poaching more than 50 researchers from competing labs this summer. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – UK designates Apple and Google as having ‘strategic market status,’ opening door for more regulation
The U.K.’s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with “strategic market status” in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores, browsers, and…
Tech Crunch – GM to introduce eyes-off, hands-off driving system in 2028
GM said Cruise’s technology stack, including its AI models trained on five million driverless miles and simulation framework, feed directly into the automaker’s next-generation driver assistance and autonomy programs. Read more: Read…
Tech Crunch – GM’s under-the-hood overhaul puts AI and automated driving at the center
The U.S. automaker’s technological overhaul will debut in two years with the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Las Cruces homeowner injured after trying to put out garage fire
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Las Cruces homeowner was injured after they tried to put out a fire in their garage on Tuesday, Oct. 21, according to the Las Cruces Fire…
Tech Crunch – Samsung takes on Apple’s Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Galaxy XR costs $1,800, nearly half the price of the Vision Pro. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Man arrested for racing and obscured license plate in Horizon, police say
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 21-year-old man was arrested for racing and having an obscured license plate this past Friday, Oct. 17, in Horizon, according to the Horizon City Police Department….