More Than 1,600 Audio Files Were Used To Create Mercedes-AMG’s EV’s Fake V8 Sound

Piped-in engine sounds have become standard to counter noise regulations and cabin insulation, which reduce natural engine feedback. While quietness is ideal for luxury cars, it diminishes the experience in sports cars, making simulated acoustics necessary for drivers. The rise of performance electric vehicles (EVs) has introduced a unique juxtaposition of high speed and near-silence…Continue Reading

The Download: empty AI climate claims, and an Nvidia investigation

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Opinion: The climate case for AI has not been made  —By Mary Nichols, distinguished counsel at the UCLA School of Law and the former chair of the California Air Resources Board,……Continue Reading