Chinese AV Startup WeRide Prepares for Big U.S. Market Debut
WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle (AV) startup, is actively preparing for its debut on the U.S. stock market. The company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to…
Meta and University Researchers Develop Dissolvable Microchip Material to Tackle E-Waste
Researchers have developed a novel material, similar to those used in dental fillings, which could significantly reduce electronic waste (e-waste). In 2022, global e-waste amounted to 62 million metric tons,…
Meta Shuts Down VR Game Studio Ready at Dawn
Meta has permanently closed Ready at Dawn Studios, a renowned developer known for its VR games such as Echo VR and Lone Echo, as reported by Android Central. The closure,…
Alibaba Takes the Lead in AI Math Models with Qwen2-Math
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud division of the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, has released a new math-focused large language model (LLM) named Qwen2-Math, positioning it as the world’s most powerful AI…
Bluesky Welcomes Techdirt Founder Mike Masnick to Board
Bluesky, the decentralized social network aiming to offer an alternative to X, announced on Monday the addition of Mike Masnick, founder of the tech blog Techdirt, to its board. Masnick…
Nothing’s New Phone 2a Plus Arrives in U.S. at $399 via Beta Program
Nothing’s $399 Phone 2a Plus is now available in the U.S. through a beta program. Announced on Wednesday, August 7, the budget-focused handset continues the London-based company’s trend of unique…
ASUS Partners with AMD for Exclusive Gaming Promotion
ASUS and AMD have launched a new gaming campaign that includes a game bundle with two anticipated titles and a chance to win a themed graphics card. This initiative is…
Enhanced AI in Rabbit’s r1 Offers New Capabilities, Critics Still Waiting for Major Feature
Rabbit’s r1 AI assistant, which garnered attention at CES, has released some updates, though they may not address the concerns of its critics. The device now features a “beta rabbit”…
Views To Become Key Performance Metric for All Content on Instagram
Instagram is set to make “views” the primary metric across all its content formats, including Reels, Stories, photos, and more. This update aims to simplify performance tracking for creators, regardless…
Singapore Sees Increase in Chinese EV Launches with New Incentives
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are increasingly entering the Singaporean market as the government bolsters EV adoption through extended incentives and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Notable recent entries include…
Senators Urge Antitrust Probe into New Sports Streaming Service Venu Sports
Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), joined by Representative Joaquin Castro (D-TX), are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate the…
South Korea Indicts Kakao Founder for Alleged Stock Manipulation
South Korean prosecutors have indicted Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of Kakao Corp, on charges of stock market manipulation, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. Kim, also known as Brian…
Electrify America Takes Steps to Prevent Charging Station Hogging
Electrify America, a leading EV charging company in the U.S., is set to penalize drivers who exceed necessary charging times, aiming to increase turnover and availability at busy stations. In…
Intel’s Missed Investment in OpenAI Revealed
Intel’s missed opportunity to invest in OpenAI has surfaced as a pivotal moment in its struggle to keep pace in the AI era. Around seven years ago, Intel had the…
Zoom Challenges Microsoft and Google with AI-Powered Docs
Zoom has launched Zoom Docs, an AI-powered word processor, positioning itself to compete with Microsoft and Google. Introduced in March, Zoom Docs is integrated with Zoom AI Companion, which uses…
NYC’s Weather Alert Drones Struggle with Spanish Announcements
New York City recently introduced a drone warning system to alert residents about hazardous weather conditions, but the system’s Spanish language capabilities have fallen short. On Wednesday, a resident recorded…
X Faces Court in Ireland for Using EU Data to Train Grok Without Consent
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched High Court proceedings against Elon Musk’s X, accusing the company of using European user data without proper consent to train its artificial intelligence…
Reddit to Experiment with AI in Search Results
Reddit is set to introduce AI-generated summaries at the top of search results, aiming to enhance user experience by summarizing and recommending content. CEO Steve Huffman announced during Tuesday’s earnings…
China’s Robotaxi Revolution Threatens Ride-Hailing Drivers
China’s ride-hailing drivers, like 36-year-old Liu Yi from Wuhan, face new challenges as robotaxis become more prevalent. Liu, who began driving part-time this year due to a construction slowdown, fears…
Elon Musk’s X Files Lawsuit Claiming Massive Advertiser Boycott
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has initiated a lawsuit against a prominent group of advertisers, alleging a “massive advertiser boycott” that resulted in substantial revenue losses and violated antitrust…