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EVs in Africa: Cheaper Than Gas by 2040?

Wired earbuds from Diesel are entering the market, while budget laptops are improving, and electric vehicles (EVs) could become more affordable than gas cars in Africa by 2040, according to recent reports. These developments come as a movement to cancel ChatGPT subscriptions gains traction and MIT Technology Review launches a new AI newsletter.

Diesel's wired earbuds, resembling traditional wired models, are now available, as reported by The Verge. Simultaneously, the budget laptop market is seeing improvements, with Chromebooks becoming modernized and Windows laptops offering better battery life, according to Wired.

The rise of EVs in Africa is also gaining attention. A new analysis suggests that EVs could be cheaper to own than gas vehicles by 2040, particularly with the use of solar off-grid charging, as detailed by MIT Technology Review. This is a significant shift from previous analyses that predicted fossil-fuel vehicles would dominate until at least 2050. However, challenges remain, including unreliable grids, limited charging infrastructure, and financing issues.

The tech world is also witnessing a growing movement against AI subscriptions. A campaign called QuitGPT is urging users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions, as reported by MIT Technology Review. Users have been sharing stories of their experiences with the chatbot, expressing frustration with its coding abilities and responses. "In just the past few weeks, users have flooded Reddit with stories about quitting the chatbot," according to the source.

MIT Technology Review also announced the launch of a new weekly newsletter, "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.

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