Facebook VP Andrew Bosworth frantically takes to Twitter following leaked memo

When you're a high-level Facebook executive and something you said in the past comes back to haunt you, your best hope for salvation is frantically taking to Twitter.

Or so it would seem for Andrew "Boz" Bosworth, the Facebook Vice President who is trying to distance himself from an internal 2016 company memo he wrote that was published Thursday by BuzzFeed News. 

SEE ALSO: Thread about how much data Facebook and Google have on you will freak you the hell out

The memo argues that the purpose of Facebook is to connect people, and that even if that connection means people literally die as a result, the company will not slow down in its attempts at growth.  Read more...

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Tesla recalls 123,000 Model S vehicles

Tesla announced Thursday a recall to all its Model S battery-powered vehicles built before April 2016 — that's 123,000 vehicles globally.

The electric sedan has an issue in the power steering component, but the company assures no accidents or injuries have been reported because of the issue. 

Only an estimated .02 percent of vehicles in the U.S. have had an issue with the steering that apparently presents itself in cold winter climates where roads are salted. 

SEE ALSO: Tesla recalls 53,000 Model X and Model S cars over parking brakes

An email going out Thursday to affected customers assures the cars can still be driven, but the cars need to be taken in eventually to have parts replaced. A Tesla representative will be in touch with owners to schedule an appointment. The retrofit is expected to take about an hour.  Read more...

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Here's what Waymo's electric, self-driving Jaguar looks like

The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace made its first North American appearance at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday. Among those on display was a future member of Waymo's autonomous fleet. 

The company, formerly the Google self-driving car project, has partnered with Jaguar to develop the world's first electric, autonomous luxury vehicle. Waymo will add 20,000 of such SUVs to its "Waymo Service." 

SEE ALSO: Jaguar's electric SUV is actually reasonably priced, cheaper than Tesla Model X

This means that, at some point, you'll be able to request a ride in one of these bad boys through a Waymo ride-sharing app.  Read more...

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Nissan takes another baby step as it eyes 2020 for self-driving cars

Don't freak out yet: This thing isn't fully autonomous. But it could make life way easier for lazy highway drivers. 

The 2019 Nissan Altima debuted at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday. It's the newest update to Nissan's top-selling Altima. It's also the third Nissan model equipped with ProPilot Assist, Nissan's semi-autonomous driving system.

SEE ALSO: Japan is testing out self-driving cars and new 'Uber' app

ProPilot Assist is already featured in the Japanese manufacturer's 2018 Leaf and Rogue SUV. Nissan won't release fully autonomous vehicles until 2020 (if it sticks to its self-imposed deadline). Read more...

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Fatal Tesla crash under investigation, unclear if Model X was in autopilot mode

After the driver of a Tesla Model X died in a fiery crash on a Bay Area freeway last week, federal and local authorities are investigating what happened.

The crash on Highway 101 near Mountain View, California, last Friday looked gruesome with the front half of the electric SUV destroyed in the crash and subsequent fire. 

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk immediately reacts to Model 3 driver's crash story by adding features

National Transportation Safety Board spokesperson Christopher O'Neil said in a phone call Thursday that the federal agency was investigating the crash, mostly looking into the fire after the crash and how the vehicle was transported and removed from the scene. Read more...

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Donald Trump is worried about Amazon for all the wrong reasons

Donald Trump does not like Amazon.

We were reminded once again this morning of our Commander in Chief's specific animosity toward the tech giant as we are so often reminded of things in Trump World: via tweet. And yet, as is par for the 45th Presidential course, he managed to mostly miss the point. 

SEE ALSO: I am Alexa and this is why I'm laughing at you

Trump lambasted Amazon for reportedly paying zero federal taxes last year on $5.6 billion in profits, using the United States Postal Service as "their Delivery Boy" (which, isn't that kind of the point of the postal service?), and driving presumably brick and motor retailers to shutter.  Read more...

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Subaru channels the iPhone X in 2019 Forester

Look out, Apple. Subaru's coming. 

The Japanese automaker unveiled its new 2019 Subaru Forester at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday. It's largely similar to previous Foresters, but there's one major upgrade: It now has a facial recognition feature.

SEE ALSO: 16 automakers launch campaign to promote electric cars

Okay, so it's not quite as sophisticated as the iPhone X's Face ID, which has a 1-in-1 million false acceptance rate and opens the phone like a password. But Subaru's DriverFocus software, which makes its global debut in the 2019 Forester, still has some cool perks. 

Don't forget your keys, though, because the feature won't open the car or start it for you. The so-called DriverFocus software uses infrared sensors to recognize who is driving and how they're feeling. You can introduce it to up to five people, and program in their preferences for seat positioning, mirrors, temperature, and even radio stations.  Read more...

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