GM’s Cruise Scraps Origin Robotaxi, Faces $583 Million Charge
GM’s self-driving subsidiary, Cruise, has abandoned its plans to build the Origin robotaxi, opting instead for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. This decision aims to simplify scaling and address regulatory uncertainties.…
Google Reverses Plan to Eliminate Chrome Cookies
Google has decided to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, changing its previous plan to remove them by early 2025. This decision comes after concerns from advertisers, who rely…
Illustrator and Photoshop Get Boost with Adobe’s Firefly AI Tools
Adobe has introduced new Firefly AI tools for Photoshop and Illustrator on Tuesday, July 23, making it easier for graphic designers to use AI for creating textures and images. These…
Cohere Secures $500M Funding to Challenge Leading Generative AI Competitors
Cohere, a generative AI startup co-founded by ex-Google researchers, has raised $500 million from investors including Cisco, AMD, and Fujitsu. The new funding round also saw participation from Canadian pension…
SoftBank CEO Unveils Revolutionary Vision for Self-Driving Cars
Masayoshi Son, the visionary leader of SoftBank, is setting his sights on a new frontier: self-driving cars. Known for his bold investments and transformative ideas, Son is now working on…
Wiz Declines Google’s $23 Billion Offer, Plans for IPO
Wiz has decided to reject a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google, choosing to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) instead. CEO Assaf Rappaport announced this decision to Wiz’s 1200…
Tesla Cybertruck Arrives in Fortnite and Rocket League
Fortnite and Rocket League players will soon have the opportunity to drive the Tesla Cybertruck. Epic Games, the publisher of both titles, announced via social media that the electric truck…
Apple Celebrates 2024 Olympics with New App Features
Apple has updated the Apple Maps app in Paris in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics, starting on Friday, July 26. The update includes custom, hand-built 3D landmarks for permanent…
Hong Kong Innovator John Fan Set to Transform AI Smart Glasses Industry
John Fan Chin-Chiang, a notable figure in the development of mini displays for the US military, is now shifting his focus to smart glasses. His Hong Kong-based company, Solos Technology,…
Chinese Team Leverages Quantum Technology to Track Electrons in Superconductors
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a quantum computer capable of simulating the movement of electrons in solid-state materials. This achievement could pave the way for applications that surpass…
Intel Addresses Critical Instability Issues Amid Growing Concerns
Intel has finally provided an update on the instability issues affecting its 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. An update posted by Thomas Hannaford, Intel’s communications manager, attributes the instability to an…
Microsoft Challenges FTC’s “Degraded” Label on Game Pass
Microsoft has responded to the FTC’s claims about its Game Pass subscription changes, following its acquisition of Activision. The FTC filed a motion stating that Microsoft’s recent price increase and…
Philippines Begins Phasing Out Offshore Gaming Hubs
The Philippines’ gaming regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), announced on Tuesday that it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms. This move is in response to…
Japanese Supermarkets Use AI to Boost Staff Smiles and Speech Tones
Japanese supermarket chain AEON has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) system to evaluate and standardize employees’ smiles, reigniting discussions about workplace harassment. On July 1, AEON announced it had become…
Next Year’s iPhones to Miss Out on TSMC’s Advanced 2nm Chips
A well-known leaker, known as 手机晶片达人 or “mobile phone chip expert,” has dismissed claims that next year’s iPhones will feature 2nm chips from TSMC. In a post on Weibo, the…
Nvidia Gears Up to Launch Cutting-Edge AI Chip Tailored for China Market
Nvidia is working on a version of its new flagship AI chips for the China market that complies with current U.S. export controls, according to three sources familiar with the…
Malaysia Celebrates Its Second Unicorn: Biotech Giant ALPS Global Holdings Bhd Sets Sights on NASDAQ
Malaysia has marked an achievement as ALPS Global Holding Bhd (ALPS) reaches unicorn status, according to Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang. This makes ALPS the country’s…
China Trade Fears Trigger $500 Billion Loss in Chip Stocks
The semiconductor industry faced a significant setback on Wednesday, losing over $500 billion in stock market value. This marks the worst session for the sector since 2020, triggered by reports…
CrowdStrike Meltdown Forces Microsoft to Launch Emergency Windows Repair Tool
On a disruptive Friday, 8.5 million Windows devices were brought to a standstill by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This update precipitated widespread system crashes, commonly known as…
X is Testing a New Feature to Block Links in Replies to Tackle Spam
X, formerly known as Twitter, is developing a feature aimed at reducing spam by allowing users to block links in replies to their posts, Engadget discovered. This update, revealed by…