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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Daniel Ricciardo Hospitalized After Dirt Bike Crash
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo suffered an injury on Thursday while riding a dirtbike, according to new reports. Thomas Maher of Planet F1 says that the fan-favorite driver was riding his bike when he got injured. He was riding through the Daintree in northern Queensland, and then he was injured and taken to Mossman Hospital in Queensland for treatment. Ricciardo is reportedly feeling good despite the injury, indicating it may not be serious, though there are few details and specifics about what caused the injury. Daniel Ricciardo attends day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2025 in London, England. Daniel Ricciardo attends day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2025 in London, England. Photo by Karwai Tang//Getty Images The Aussie is enjoying life after Formula 1, and he appears happy with not racing at the highest level anymore. Ricciard made his return to the grid over a year ago with Racing Bulls, landing a chance to prove himself for the Red Bull seat once again, but he struggled to make a profound impression. Red Bull ended up choosing Liam Lawson to replace Riccardo at Racing Bulls, effectively finishing his time in the sport. Since his departure, he has not taken a role with another racing series like NASCAR or IndyCar. In a rare public appearance, Ricciardo spoke at Ray White's Connect conference, where he addressed how life after F1 has been going. "Well, I haven't been shaving my face," joked the Honey Badger. "The beard is my comfort right now. "This year has been a bit of self-exploration. I lived this crazy high-speed life for so long, and this year I've sat into a little bit of stillness. "I've had a lot of time, I've done some hiking. I was in Alaska a few weeks ago and didn't get mauled by a grizzly, which was a bonus. "I've been trying to figure out who I am other than this racecar driver. I've come to appreciate the little things more and the meaning of the importance of family and friends. "I've always been driven, and that sometimes leads you to being selfish, so I'm trying to learn to be a bit more selfless and become a better listener." Riccardo was one of the most captivating personalities in the sport, making a name for himself on Netflix's Drive to Survive. The show highlighted his likable personality, which was known around the paddock, though mainstream audiences got to see it firsthand. He won eight races during his career, most of which came with Red Bull, though career mistakes hindered the peak of his powers. The Honeybager left Red Bull right before it ascended and joined Renault, a move which did not pay off. He then opted for McLaren, though he once again didn't find his desired success. If Ricciardo stayed at Red Bull, he would have had a chance to fight for the title, but he never got the opportunity to do so in his career.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta expands AI access on Ray-Ban smart glasses in Europe
(Reuters) -Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding access to its artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, on Ray-Ban smart glasses to seven additional European countries. People in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland will now be able to interact with Meta AI using voice prompts to get answers to general questions, the Facebook and Instagram parent said. Meta launched its AI technology in Europe in March, a rollout that was initially announced in June last year but was delayed following regulatory concerns on data protection and privacy. While Meta AI was launched in the U.S. in 2023, its release in Europe faced several hurdles due to the European Union's stringent privacy and transparency rules. Sprucing up its wearable technology with AI capabilities could help Meta attract new users at a time when the company is investing billions of dollars in bolstering its AI infrastructure. Meta said the expansion will also include a live translation feature, which is being broadly rolled out in its markets. It will be releasing a feature, where people can ask Meta AI about the things they are looking at and get real-time responses, in supported countries in the EU starting next week. The company updated Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with AI video capability and real-time language translation functionality in December 2024. Meta had first announced the features during its annual Connect conference in September last year. Sign in to access your portfolio
