Don't forget to check the 'frunk' in a rented EV! A Hertz customer found a slab of rancid meat in his Tesla.

Tech Insider
Froemelt found a previous renter's forgotten groceries in his rented Tesla's frunk, which included a 10 pound slab of meat.
Marc Froemelt found a previous renter's forgotten groceries in his rented Tesla's frunk, which included a 10 pound slab of meat.

Joe Raedle/Getty Images, Marc Froemelt

  • Rental fleets are adding more EVs, which bring a learning curve — like realizing there's a "frunk."
  • A Hertz customer found 10 pounds of rancid meat in his rented Tesla's front trunk, the WSJ reported.
  • He told Insider the rotting meat

WhatsApp tests feature that could open it up to other messaging apps

Engadget

The latest WhatsApp beta contains a new screen called Third-party chats that may allow it to work with other messaging apps, WaBetaInfo has reported. While the page is blank, its presence could signal that WhatsApp is getting such a feature ready in order to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). 

In July, the EU announced that seven tech giant "gatekeepers" with over $7.5

Sony launches ‘foster care’ program for its aging robot dogs

The Verge
The Sony Aibo robot dog in a logo for a new ‘foster care’ donation program.
A rehoming pound for preloved robot pups. | Image: Sony

Sony is launching a new sustainability program to ensure that even robot dogs are for life, and not just for Christmas. Five years after releasing the ERS-1000 Aibo — a reboot of its popular line of “autonomous entertainment” robot dogs from the late 90’s — Sony Japan is now launching an “Aibo foster parent program” to

Meta Quest Pro AR-VR headset review: Price, specs, features, comparisons

Tech Insider
A man wears the Meta Quest Pro VR Headset
A Meta employee demonstrates the Meta Quest Pro VR Headset

Robyn Beck/Getty Images

  • The Meta Quest Pro is a mixed-reality headset priced at $999.99.
  • Meta is positioning the Quest Pro for professionals who want to use the Metaverse
  • The Quest Pro is lightweight and comfortable, though it's three times the cost of the Quest 2.

The Meta Quest Pro is Meta's latest VR headset and has features aimed at

China's iPhone ban has office workers worried their own bosses will start getting ideas and banning all Apple devices too for no good reason

Tech Insider
A customer tries out Huawei Mate 60 smartphone at a Huawei flagship store on September 4, 2023 in Shanghai, China.
A customer tries out Huawei Mate 60 smartphone at a Huawei flagship store on September 4, 2023 in Shanghai, China.

Wang Gang/VCG via Getty Images)

  • A recent iPhone ban among Chinese state companies has office workers worried they may be next.
  • Some fretted on social media that their firms might start banning iPhones to align with the mandate.
  • While a blanket ban is not announced, some say their bosses

Bill Gates thought Elon Musk became 'super mean' after finding out Gates shorted Tesla stock

Tech Insider
Composite image of Elon Musk and Bill Gates
Bill Gates thought Elon Musk became 'super mean' after finding out Gates shorted Tesla stock

Chesnot and Alex Wong via Getty Images

  • Elon Musk shot down Bill Gates' attempts to talk about giving to charity after Gates shorted Tesla stock.
  • "He was super mean to me, but he's super mean to so many people, so you can't take it too personally," Gates said.
  • Their exchange was detailed in an excerpt from

Grimes is squashing her beef with Shivon Zilis, saying communication about Elon Musk's secret twins 'wasn't handled super well' in the past

Tech Insider
A composite image of Grimes, a musician, and Shivon Zilis. Grimes, left, has ombre grey and brown hair, and is wearing a red dress. Zilis, right, has dark hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a white, grey, and blue checked shirt.
Grimes (left) and Shivon Zilis (right).

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Stephen Lam

  • Grimes and Shivon Zilis — both of whom have kids with Elon Musk— have buried the hatchet.
  • Grimes said on X that she wants to "de-escalate the narrative" around their relationship.
  • Zilis said she had a "wonderful talk" with Grimes, and is looking forward to their "kiddo play date."

Grimes and Shivon Zilis — both of whom have