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David Weissman

Vox Ex Machina (Podcast)

99% Invisible delves into the history and the modern applications of the voice synthesizer.

Send a Hand-Written Note…With an App?

Receiving a hand-written note is always a nice gesture – but in the age of smartphones and smartwatches, it has gone by the wayside. Many

Mercedes Hit With Diesel Lawsuit

A group of Mercedes-Benz owners filed suit against the German automaker Friday, alleging that it installed a “defeat device” similar to those employed by Volkswagen,

Dealerships Sue Volkswagen

Illinois-based Napleton Automotive Group (which owns three Volkswagen dealerships) filed suit against Volkswagen Wednesday, alleging that the automaker defrauded dealers and accused the company of

Judge Throws Out Fraud Claim Against GM

A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed a claim that General Motors had made “false or misleading statements about the defect in its cars.” Judge Jesse

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