Wired earbuds from Diesel are making a comeback, while electric vehicles could become more affordable than gas cars in Africa by 2040, according to new reports. Meanwhile, a movement is growing to cancel ChatGPT subscriptions due to user frustration. These are just some of the latest developments in the ever-evolving world of technology, as highlighted by recent news coverage.
Diesel has entered the wired earbuds market, with a design that closely resembles traditional wired earbuds, according to The Verge. This move comes as wired earbuds are experiencing a resurgence, with brands like Belkin and Master & Dynamic also offering them.
Electric vehicles (EVs) could become economically competitive in Africa sooner than expected, according to a new analysis by MIT Technology Review. The analysis suggests that with solar off-grid charging, EVs could be cheaper to own than gas vehicles by 2040. Currently, only 1% of new cars sold across the continent in 2025 were electric. However, the decreasing cost of batteries and vehicles is building a strong economic case for EVs, with electric two-wheelers, cars, and even minibuses potentially competing in most African countries.
In other tech news, a movement called QuitGPT is gaining traction, with users canceling their ChatGPT subscriptions. According to MIT Technology Review, the campaign is driven by frustration with the chatbot's coding abilities and its responses. Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, shared his experience of canceling his ChatGPT Plus subscription after becoming dissatisfied with the service. Users have flooded Reddit with stories about quitting the chatbot in recent weeks.
In addition, budget laptops are becoming increasingly competitive. Wired reported that budget Windows laptops now offer good battery life, and Chromebooks have been modernized.
MIT Technology Review also announced the launch of a new weekly newsletter series, "Making AI Work," which will explore the practical applications of generative AI across various sectors. Each edition will feature a case study, examining a specific use case of AI in a given industry, followed by a deeper look at the AI tool being used.
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