ServiceTitan Shares Jump 42 Percent in Market Debut
Shares of ServiceTitan surged 42% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, valuing the cloud-based software firm at nearly $9 billion. The Glendale, California-based company, which offers software solutions for HVAC…
Waymo Robotaxi Faces Roundabout Trouble in San Francisco
A Waymo robotaxi made headlines after getting stuck in a peculiar situation: endlessly looping through a roundabout. The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, highlighted an…
Meta Introduces AI Model to Transform Metaverse Experiences
Meta has unveiled Meta Motivo, an artificial intelligence model designed to bring more human-like motion to digital agents in the Metaverse. The model, announced on Thursday, addresses key challenges in…
China Faces Pressure to Innovate Semiconductor Design Amid US Restrictions
China faces an urgent need to innovate in semiconductor design to stay competitive in the global market, according to Wei Shaojun, a leading expert on semiconductors. Speaking at the China…
Hyundai’s Supernal Relocates Headquarters from DC to California
Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup, Supernal, is relocating its global headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Irvine, California, impacting a significant portion of its workforce in the process. Approximately 35 to…
Honda Ends Robotaxi Partnership with GM and Cruise in Japan
Honda has decided to end its involvement in a robotaxi joint venture with General Motors (GM) and Cruise in Japan. The move comes as GM shifts its focus away from…
Microsoft Takes a $800M Blow from Cruise Robotaxi Closure
Microsoft is set to take an $800 million hit due to General Motors’ decision to shut down its self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise. The impairment charge, disclosed in a regulatory filing,…
Reddit Removes Links to Luigi Mangione’s Manifesto Amid Policy Enforcement
Reddit is actively removing posts linking to the manifesto of Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The platform cites its longstanding policy…
Senators Urge Stronger Cybersecurity Measures After Chinese Telecom Hack
The United States must strengthen its defenses against cyber threats, lawmakers urged during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, following revelations of a massive Chinese hacking campaign dubbed “Salt Typhoon.” The…
US Supreme Court Rejects Nvidia’s Appeal in Securities Fraud Case
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Nvidia’s attempt to block a securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders alleging the company misled investors about its reliance on cryptocurrency-related sales. Nvidia, a leading…
Apple Launches iOS 18.2 with ChatGPT Siri and AI Tools
Apple has officially launched iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, delivering significant enhancements to its AI ecosystem. These updates mark the final software releases for 2024 and introduce…
Instagram Threads and WhatsApp Return Online After Technical Issues
Meta’s suite of apps, including Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, is returning to normal functionality after widespread disruptions left users unable to access services for hours on Wednesday. The…
ChatGPT and Sora Experience Widespread Outage
OpenAI’s flagship tools, ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API, encountered a significant outage on Wednesday, disrupting services for users worldwide. The company began investigating the issue at approximately 3:17 PM…
Spotify Shuts Down Car Thing and Announces Refund Deadline
Spotify has officially disabled its Car Thing devices, marking the end of the in-car streaming accessory’s short-lived journey. The company confirmed the shutdown to TechCrunch after users noticed their devices…
TikTok Appeals for Time as US Ban Looms Next Month
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have filed an emergency motion requesting a federal appeals court to temporarily block a law that mandates the app’s sale or a nationwide ban.…
Ant Group Appoints New CEO as Jack Ma Speaks on AI’s Future
Ant Group has named Cyril Han as its new Chief Executive Officer, signaling a leadership shift as the financial technology giant aims to rejuvenate its growth following years of regulatory…
Trump Suggests TikTok Sale Amid Legal Challenges
Donald Trump, the president-elect, avoided giving a clear answer when asked if he would protect TikTok from its impending ban during an interview on Meet the Press with NBC’s Kristen…
Nvidia Faces Antitrust Probe as China Escalates US Chip Dispute
China has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, the U.S. chipmaker renowned for its artificial intelligence and gaming processors. Announced on Monday by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the…
Family Blames Tesla’s Autopilot for Deadly Collision in California
Tesla is being sued by the family of Genesis Giovanni Mendoza-Martinez, a driver who died in a 2023 collision involving a Model S sedan in Walnut Creek, California. The lawsuit…
Scientists Discover Way to Make Fuel Using Sunlight and Water
Scientists at Shinshu University in Japan have developed a prototype reactor that uses sunlight and water to produce renewable hydrogen fuel. This innovation could pave the way for cleaner energy…