The fact that Elon supports Epic reveals that Tesla will soon open up Tesla cars to third-party apps. We shall see what % Elon will tax.

Present day cars are constrained by software from the car manufacturers, just like "smart phones" of 2007. Subsequently third party apps were permitted to be installed on these "phones" which greatly expanded the utility of these devices. When Tesla opens up their "smart cars" to third party apps, as the phone manufacturer have done, diverse and rich library of automotive apps will blossom. Beyond gaming, drivers will have the option to use self-driving software from Tesla or a third-party, e.g. Apple or Google.

Considering how much Tesla currently charges for FSD software license, healthy competition is sorely needed. Elon is acutely aware of this inevitable next step and the world can't wait.

The two broadcasters who were involved are Taiwanese, not Chinese. Please see source: https://www.pcgamer.com/taiwan...

Ah yes. I had forgotten for a moment that this was Slashdot.

If you say so. "UK Gov't Launches 'Your Freedom' Website To Seek Laws Worth Repealing " may not be the most general of cases. I suppose a statement (by you) that "in the US federal la requires the possibility of..." would be very hard to argue with, as well as entirely informative. BUt what you said was that it is done fairly often. As I mentioned, I have read of it occurring in an Australian State, can you point to the laws you refer to being invoked or used in some specific case in the US? I do not think that these laws exist in the UK (where, BTW, I live) and am pleased to help anyone else avoid confusion on this.

I've seen one report of that occurring in an Australian state, none in the UK. Could you point to some of the "fairly often" cases you are citing, please?

"Non-vaccinated people are a danger to no one but themselves."

Not so. Like Windows-users, their vulnerability troubles others.

The United States uses 20 million barrels of oil a day, so these 10,000 barrels a day would save .05% (.0005)

Dear Anonymous Coward, your analogy is incorrectly applied.

Instead, imagine the United States claiming that Cuba is part of the United States, because the United States never officially recognized Cuba after the revolution.

Taiwan has never been part of People's Republic of China. The People's Republic of China has failed to take Taiwan by force several times after 1949. Many brave Taiwanese have died protecting Taiwan from the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Now, Taiwan has a democratically-elected president via nation-wide popular vote, independent judicial system, legislature, and maintains military forces sufficient to protect its borders.

Off topic a bit but Chinese history is filled with civil wars that destroy lives and bring economic ruin. Most of those wars include aim to unite China.

Most people in Taiwan (or their ancestors) moved out of China to escape war and poverty. The sooner Chinese people learn to value peaceful prosperity and resist expansionist temptations, the better for China and her neighbors.