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Tesla & EVs

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Police pull over two men riding an electric couch down the street

Two men in Charlotte, North Carolina, were stopped by police while riding a couch powered by two Lime electric scooters down a public street. The couch was apparently attached to the scooters in a way that allowed the riders to steer it. The incident was documented by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on social media.

Apple

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Apple Wants to Fix Safari's Cramped Layout on iPhone Duo

Apple is considering changes to Safari on the iPhone Duo to allow websites to occupy more of the outer display, but the company is still deciding on an approach. The current Safari 27.1 layout restricts webpages to the area beside the controls, limiting the width available for content. Apple is investigating alternative solutions that would give developers more control without obscuring content.

Instagram Launches Apple TV App With Reels and More

Instagram has launched its app on Apple TV, allowing users to watch Reels, longer videos, and live shows on their TV. The app is available for download and lets users watch content from their favorite creators and discover new videos. The app also supports resume watching across devices.

Apple's 'Servant' Copyright Lawsuit Win Upheld on Appeal

A federal appeals court upheld a jury verdict in favor of Apple and M. Night Shyamalan in a copyright lawsuit over the TV series 'Servant'. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleged that the show's first three episodes copied a 2013 film. The court rejected arguments that the jury instructions were inadequate.