Google Commits $20 Billion to Renewable Energy for AI Expansion
Google is investing $20 billion in renewable energy to power its expanding AI operations. Partnering with renewable energy developer Intersect Power and investment fund TPG Rise Climate, the company plans…
Intel Leaders Discuss Possible Manufacturing Spinoff
Intel’s newly appointed co-CEOs, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner, acknowledged on Thursday that the company might have to divest its manufacturing operations if a critical chipmaking technology, 18A, slated…
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…
YouTube Brings AI Auto-Dubbing to More Creators
YouTube’s AI-driven auto-dubbing tool is now accessible to hundreds of thousands of creators in the YouTube Partner Program, expanding beyond its initial limited release in mid-2023. Designed for channels producing…
Vancouver City Council Approves Motion to Pursue Bitcoin Integration
The Vancouver City Council has approved a pioneering motion to explore the integration of Bitcoin into the city’s financial framework, signaling a potential shift towards establishing Vancouver as a “Bitcoin-friendly…
Amazon Joins Online Car Sales with Hyundai Partnership
Amazon has officially entered the online car sales market, launching Amazon Autos, a platform where customers can browse, finance, and purchase new Hyundai vehicles. The service is available in 48…
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…
Democrats Wrestle with Strategic Response to Trump’s Unpredictable Tactics
In the wake of Donald Trump‘s recent electoral success, Democratic leaders are grappling with how to recalibrate their strategy as they transition to the minority in Congress. During various gatherings,…
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…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Nvidia’s Appeal in Crypto-Related Class Action Suit
Nvidia, the prominent chip manufacturer, is entangled in a class-action lawsuit after the United States Supreme Court declined to dismiss the case, thereby challenging the company’s communications to investors regarding…
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…
Amazon Establishes AI Agent Lab in San Francisco, Tapping Expertise from Adept
Amazon is launching a new R&D lab in San Francisco, dubbed the Amazon AGI SF Lab, aimed at advancing capabilities in AI agents, TechCrunch reports. The lab, focused on foundational…
Vipps Becomes First Third-Party Tap-to-Pay App on iPhone
Apple’s grip on iPhone’s tap-to-pay functionality is loosening. Vipps, a Norwegian mobile payment app, has become the first third-party service to utilize tap-to-pay on iOS, marking a significant milestone in…
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…
SEC Advances NYSE Arca’s Filing for Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
U.S. regulators are currently reviewing a proposal from NYSE Arca to list a Bitwise exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds both Bitcoin and Ether, following a recent filing on December 10.…
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…
MicroStrategy Set to Join Nasdaq 100, According to Bloomberg Intelligence
MicroStrategy, a company well known for its substantial investment in Bitcoin, is poised to enter the Nasdaq 100 index on December 23, with an official announcement anticipated this week, per…