Apple's EV veers off course (again)

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Apple’s vision of its ‘Project Titan’ vehicle is still stuck in gridlock.

After nearly a decade of development, Apple is reportedly scaling back and delaying the release of its self-driving EV (again) until at least 2028. Let’s dive deeper…

In today’s tech rundown:

• Apple scales back, delays self-driving EV

• First 3D-printed, plant-based shrimp created

• 8 new products

• Chrome gets an AI browser update

• Netflix enters the wrestling ring with WWE deal

• France slaps Amazon with fine over worker surveillance

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TODAY’S HEADLINES

APPLE

🍎 Apple scales back, delays self-driving EV 

The Rundown: Apple has reportedly scaled back the self-driving capabilities and delayed the launch timing of its secretive EV project called ‘Project Titan’ to 2028 at the earliest — facing pressure from the board after years of planning and slow progress.

The details:

• The car was previously planned to have advanced self-driving features (including no steering wheel or pedals at one point) and launch in 2026.

• The autonomous capabilities are being scaled back to a 'Level 2+’ system, with more basic driver assistance features similar to Tesla's Autopilot.

• The pivot is seen as a make-or-break point for the car after nearly a decade of strategy shifts and delays.

Why it matters: The downgrade highlights the immense challenges Apple has faced in translating its hardware success to the automotive industry. And while the project is still moving forward, Apple likely won't be leading the self-driving race anytime soon.

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3D PRINTING

🍤 First 3D-printed, plant-based shrimp created

The Rundown: Israeli food tech company Steakholder Foods created what it claims are the world's first 3D-printed, plant-based shrimp — aiming to advance the alternative protein industry further into the seafood sector.

The details:

• Steakholder prints the shrimp layer-by-layer using shrimp-flavored bioinks and its DropJet printer — helping better replicate texture and flavor.

• The company previously launched 3D printed steak in 2021, and fish fillets in 2023.

• In addition to offering its printed shrimp, Stakeholder also plans to sell its printers to B2B meat manufacturers.

Why it matters: As demand for shrimp grows globally, this breakthrough demonstrates how 3D printing could enable more sustainable, cruelty-free seafood alternatives. And vegans look to be getting some more realistic, tastier options on the menu as the tech advances.

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SNIPPETS

Google is enhancing Chrome with AI-powered features to automatically group tabs, create custom themes, and assist user writing across the web.

France fined Amazon $35 million due to its excessively intrusive surveillance of warehouse employees.

An interdisciplinary team developed a camera system capable of accurately capturing videos that depict how various animals perceive moving colors in their natural environments.

Starting January 2025, Netflix will become the exclusive streaming platform for WWE's Monday Night Raw and other major wrestling events internationally.

The Federal Trade Commission has ruled that Intuit's advertising of TurboTax as "free" violated U.S. law and ordered the company to clearly disclose service eligibility conditions.

Apple paid $13.4 million to the Russian government to settle an antitrust fine imposed for restricting iOS developers to only using Apple's payment tool.

Samsung is racing to debut non-invasive blood glucose and continuous blood pressure monitoring technologies ahead of Apple.

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