Oppo Partners with Google to Enhance Privacy AI, Following Apple’s Approach
Oppo has announced a strategic partnership with Google to implement a new privacy-preserving solution, known as the Private Computing Cloud. This system aims to bolster user security by integrating Google’s…
Trump’s Influence Over Chinese Smartphone Brands’ Global Expansion Looms Large
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Chinese smartphone giants like Xiaomi, Honor, Oppo, and Huawei showcased their latest devices, including the SU7 Ultra electric vehicle by Xiaomi and…
Musk’s Right-Wing Politics Alienates Tesla’s Core Customer Base and Hurts Sales
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s growing involvement in right-wing politics seems to be taking a toll on the company, with recent sales figures in Europe and California showing a sharp decline.…
Sergey Brin Calls for 60-Hour Work Weeks to Achieve AGI
Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has sparked discussions within the company regarding work hours and productivity in the race to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In an internal memo, Brin…
Lyft Enhances Driver Support and Premium Services to Boost Growth
Lyft’s strategic approach to “customer obsession” has propelled the company to record-breaking achievements in rides, riders, and driver hours. By the end of 2024, the ride-sharing giant saw a 41%…
Tesla and Elon Musk Face Global Trade Tariff Challenges as ‘The Genie is Out of the Bottle’
Tesla, an industry leader in electric vehicles, finds itself in a complex web of global trade uncertainties. Assembled primarily in its factories located in Fremont, California, and Austin, Texas, Tesla’s…
Musk’s DOGE Pushes Forward with Controversial Employee Email Requests
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has once again sparked controversy by sending an email to federal workers requesting details of their weekly achievements. The email,…
Tesla Files for Ride-Hail Permit in California, But There’s a Twist
Tesla has taken a significant step toward launching a ride-hailing service in California by applying for a transportation charter-party (TCP) carrier permit with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The…
Tech Unit Layoffs Spark Controversy as Mark Cuban Offers Support
The abrupt layoffs at the General Services Administration (GSA) have sent shockwaves through the federal workforce, particularly affecting the 18F technology unit. Around 70 employees were informed of their termination…
Amazon Plans Global Expansion for Haul, Its Competitor to Temu and Shein
Amazon is setting its sights on expanding its discount storefront, Haul, in Europe later this year. The move comes as a strategic response to the growing influence of ultra-cheap Chinese…
Intel’s Ohio Chip Plant Faces Delay, Pushed to 2030
Intel’s ambitious plans to establish its first chip fabrication plant in Ohio have hit a significant snag, with the anticipated opening pushed back to 2030 at the earliest. The factory,…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals company is ‘out of GPUs’
OpenAI has commenced the phased rollout of its latest model, GPT-4.5, amidst a significant GPU shortage. The rollout began on Thursday for subscribers to ChatGPT Pro, with ChatGPT Plus customers…
Modi urges Tesla to build cars in India, but challenges lie ahead
Tesla appears to be inching closer to entering the Indian market. Reports indicate that the electric vehicle giant is actively recruiting and scouting for showroom locations in India. This move…
PayPal Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan for Venmo, Aiming for $2 Billion Revenue by 2027
PayPal is charting a bold course for its popular payment app, Venmo, with an ambitious strategy to boost revenue to $2 billion by 2027. With a strong foothold of 90…
Apple and Indonesia Near Agreement to Lift iPhone 16 Ban
Apple and Indonesia are reportedly closing in on an agreement that could lift the existing ban on the iPhone 16. Since its release, the popular smartphone has been unavailable in…
Apple CEO acknowledges potential changes to DEI programs
Shareholders of Apple Inc. recently convened to vote on a series of proposals that could have impacted the tech giant’s operations and policies. Among the proposals was one requiring Apple…
Major Asian Bank to Eliminate 4,000 Jobs as AI Takes Over
DBS Bank, Singapore’s largest lender, plans to significantly reshape its workforce in response to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The financial institution, employing roughly 41,000 people globally, intends…
1,000 Musicians Release Silent Album to Protest UK Copyright Sell-Out to AI
A collective of 1,000 musicians released a “silent album” this week to protest the United Kingdom’s proposed copyright law changes that they claim favor artificial intelligence companies over artists. The…
Apple Watch Shipments Experience Major Boost in India
The Apple Watch saw a significant rise in shipments last year, capturing half of the total premium smartwatch segment in India. This surge occurred as some seasoned users transitioned to…
SEC Decides Not to Sue Robinhood Over Crypto Practices
In a significant development in the cryptocurrency sector, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided not to initiate legal proceedings against Robinhood’s crypto unit after closing its…