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Tesla has issued a recall for around 3,878 Cybertruck vehicles, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice has revealed. Apparently, the cover of the truck's accelerator pedal could get dislodged and trapped by the interior rim. Based on videos going around showing the problem, a faulty accelerator cover could slide up due to excessive lubricant, jamming one end into a crevice while it's still also attached to the pedal itself. That means the vehicle could get stuck accelerating in full power even after the driver lifts their foot. Tesla said in the notice that it will replace and repair the pedals as needed free of charge. The automaker will send notices to owners of recalled Cybertrucks in June, but affected drivers who want their vehicles to be fixed as soon as possible can also call the company's customer service number at +1-877-798-3752. If asked for reference, they can say that the recall service number for their issue is SB-24-33-003. Cybertruck buyers were recently informed that their deliveries had been delayed and were reportedly told that Tesla was going to issue a recall over a problem with the vehicle's accelerator. It followed an earnings call earlier this month, wherein the company revealed that it experienced its first year-over-year drop in deliveries since 2020. Tesla didn't share how many Cybertrucks it shipped exactly, but its shipments were down 20 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and eight percent compared to the same period a year ago. A couple of weeks later, reports came out that the company is laying off more than 10 percent of its workforce to reduce costs and increase productivity. While all that information only came out over the past month, Tesla has been expecting a leaner year from the start, with Elon Musk previously warning shareholders that they will likely see "notably lower" sales growth for 2024. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/tesla-is-recalling-cybertrucks-because-their-accelerator-pedals-could-get-stuck-123057430.html?src=rss
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The latest batch of rumors make it pretty clear that a PlayStation 5 Pro is coming this year, but will anyone really care about slightly better 4K graphics? This week, Engadget Senior Editor Jessica Conditt joins Cherlynn and Devindra to chat about the PS5 Pro, as well as her piece on the PlayDate two years after its release. You could say the Playdate is pretty much the opposite of another expensive high-end console. In other news, we discuss the death of Boston Dynamic's hydraulic Atlas robot, and the birth of an all-new digital model. We also chat about the abrupt closure of Possibility Space, an ambitious indie game studio. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News! Topics Jess Conditt on Playstation 5 Pro rumors 0:48 Jess thoughts on Panics innovative handheld, the Playdate, 2 years later 14:24 Indie game studio Possibility Space announces closure, CEO blames media leaks 27:29 Other News: Boston Dynamics unveils new, all electric Atlas robot 35:39 Menteebot is a human-sized, GPT-powered robot you can command with natural language 39:52 NASA confirms Florida mans house was hit by space junk 44:06 Sony (finally) changes its confusing product names 46:05 Working on 50:35 Pop culture picks 56:35 Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Credits Hosts: Cherlynn Low and Devindra Hardawar Guests: Jessica CondittProducer: Ben Ellman Music: Dale North and Terrence O'BrienThis article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/engadget-podcast-ps5-pro-rumors-playdate-113009190.html?src=rss
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The bill that could ban TikTok in the United States inches closer to becoming law. The legislation passed the House of Representatives last month, then had to face the Senate and opposition from a few prominent lawmakers. The House is to vote on a package of bills this weekend, which includes a slightly revised version of the TikTok bill. In the latest version, ByteDance would have up to 12 months to divest TikTok, instead of the six months initially pitched. That change alone was apparently key to winning support from some skeptical members of the Senate, including Sen. Maria Cantwell, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. What will happen if the bill passes into law? TikTok (and potentially other apps controlled by a foreign adversary) would face a ban in US app stores if it declined to sell to a new owner. Mat Smith The biggest stories you might have missed Nothings Ear and Ear (a) earbuds with active noise cancellation are now available for pre-order The 5 best mechanical keyboards Razers Kishi Ultra gaming controller works with damn near everything, including some foldables Cities: Skylines 2s embarrassed developers are giving away beachfront property for free You can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! Apple says it was ordered to remove WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store Chinese regulators cited national security concerns. and in what you might believe is something of a tit-for-tat move for blocking TikTok, Apple has pulled WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store. The countrys internet regulator says the removal was required and justified on national security grounds. Apple is always willing to comply, lest it harm relations with one of its largest markets. Continue Reading. Taylor Swift is joining Threads At the exact same time as her new album drops. Taylor Swift has a new album out. Taylor Swift has a new album out. Taylor Swift has a new album out. Taylor Swift has a new album out. Continue Reading Analogue Duo review A second chance for an underappreciated console. Tim Stevens for Engadget Analogues latest retro console takes us to the multimedia era with the Duo: a love letter to one of Japans most beloved (but niche) consoles, the TurboGrafx-16. Its a deep cut from a brand that has made its name reviving the most obscure hardware from gaming history. But, as much as you can emulate all of these titles on pretty much any device you have laying around, theres something different about running it from the original media. Continue Reading. Netflix is done telling us how many people use Netflix Theres no penalty for secrecy if youre a streaming company. Netflix has always been secretive about how much of its near-limitless library of content is being watched at any given time. Now, the company has said it will even stop disclosing how many subscribers it has to prevent giving Wall Street another stick with which to beat it. Instead, itll only drop data when its good PR, like crossing the 300-million subscriber threshold, and stick telling everyone how much money its making. Continue Reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-the-bill-to-ban-tiktok-is-barreling-ahead-111531373.html?src=rss
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