Tesla Building Teleoperations Team For Robotaxi Service
Tesla is making strides in the development of its teleoperations system, aiming to enhance its upcoming robotaxi service. The company is actively hiring a software engineer who will play a…
Threads Users Could Soon Set Their Own Default Feed
Threads is testing a feature that lets users pick their default feed. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the update, which will allow users to choose between the algorithmic “For You,”…
New Samsung ad mocks Apple’s innovation pace
Samsung has reignited its rivalry with Apple through a new ad targeting the latter’s absence from the foldable phone market. In the “Simon Says” campaign, Samsung takes aim at Apple’s…
Neuralink Begins Testing Brain Chip to Control Robotic Arms
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-tech company, is starting a new trial to see if its brain chip can control robotic arms. The study, called “CONVOY,” will use the company’s N1 implant…
Gamers Drive Demand for Esports Hotels in China
In Shenzhen, a bustling city in southern China, a rising trend is transforming the hospitality industry: esports hotels. Zhu Hao, a young office worker, regularly checks into such hotels for…
South Korea Prosecutors Demand Five-Year Jail Term for Samsung Electronics Chairman
South Korean prosecutors have requested a five-year prison sentence for Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee. The case, tried at an appeals court, revisits allegations surrounding a controversial merger of…
Indian Authorities Dismiss Apple’s Effort to Stop Antitrust Probe
India’s Competition Commission (CCI) has dismissed Apple’s appeal to pause an investigation report that accuses the tech giant of violating competition laws. This decision allows the ongoing antitrust proceedings to…
Tim Cook’s Trump Approach Becomes a Guide for CEOs
Apple CEO Tim Cook achieved what many corporate leaders struggled to accomplish: he forged a personal connection with Donald Trump during his presidency. This unique relationship, cultivated through direct engagement…
Huawei Targets 100,000 Apps on HarmonyOS Within a Year
Huawei, a leading tech company in China, announced its ambitious plan to host 100,000 applications on its HarmonyOS within the next year. The announcement underscores Huawei’s efforts to build self-reliance…
Tesla and Rivian Near Resolution in Trade Secrets Lawsuit
Tesla and Rivian are moving toward resolving a long-standing legal dispute over allegations of employee poaching and trade secret theft. Tesla, which initiated the lawsuit in 2020, recently informed a…
Apple Revisits the Idea of an Apple-Branded TV
Apple is once again toying with the idea of manufacturing its own television set, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the company has long considered entering the TV…
Microsoft Halts Windows 11 Update After Ubisoft Game Crashes
Microsoft has confirmed that its Windows 11 version 24H2 update is causing problems for some Ubisoft games, including crashes and black screens. In response, the company has halted the update’s…
Nvidia CEO Addresses Impact of US Policy on Tech Innovation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed optimism about the continuity of global cooperation in technology despite potential shifts in U.S. export controls under the next administration. Speaking in Hong Kong on…
Industry Leader Advocates Broader Scope for European Chips Act Revision
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has urged the European Commission to expand its semiconductor strategy to include “foundational and legacy” chips, citing the region’s established expertise in these technologies.…
YouTube Shorts Expands Dream Screen with AI Video Backgrounds
YouTube has upgraded its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, introducing AI-generated video backgrounds. Announced Thursday, the update enables creators to transform text prompts into animated video settings, leveraging Google DeepMind’s…
China’s Wealthiest Man Demands Apology from ByteDance Founder
Zhong Shanshan, the founder of Nongfu Spring Co. and China’s richest individual, has openly criticized two of the country’s tech giants, PDD Holdings Inc. and ByteDance Ltd., blaming them for…
Threads Makes Big Changes to Prioritize Accounts You Follow
Meta’s Threads is finally doing what users have been asking for—showing them more of what they actually want to see. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that Threads’ algorithm is being…
Baidu’s Revenue Slumps as AI Strategy Faces Hurdles
Baidu Inc., a Chinese pioneer in artificial intelligence, reported a 3% decline in revenue for the third quarter, marking its steepest drop in over two years. The company attributed the…
WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Transcripts
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to transcribe voice messages into text, a convenience for those in noisy environments or situations where listening isn’t an option. Announced…
Amazon Launches Echo Show 21 Smart Display
Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show 21, its largest and most advanced smart display yet, equipped with a suite of new features aimed at improving both entertainment and functionality. Sporting…