X Employees Must Prove Their Worth for Stock Grants
Elon Musk has introduced a new requirement at X (formerly Twitter), mandating employees to submit a one-page report detailing their contributions to the company to receive their stock grants. An…
Google Wallet Now Supports California Digital Driver’s Licenses
California has expanded its digital ID pilot program, allowing Android users to add their driver’s licenses to Google Wallet. Previously, digital IDs were available only through the state’s “CA DMV…
Microsoft Plans Cybersecurity Summit After CrowdStrike System Crash
Microsoft is scheduled to hold a cybersecurity summit on September 10 at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, to address issues following a major outage caused by CrowdStrike, as shared in…
Meta and Spotify CEOs Criticize EU AI Regulations as Stifling Innovation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek have expressed concerns over the current European regulations on open-source artificial intelligence (AI), suggesting that these rules could hinder Europe’s progress…
Beijing Robot Conference Showcases Humanoid Competition for Tesla’s Optimus
Tesla’s Optimus robot faced strong competition at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, where Chinese companies showcased their latest advancements in humanoid robotics. While Tesla’s Optimus remained motionless inside a…
Meta Blocks WhatsApp Accounts Linked to Iranian Hackers Targeting Biden and Trump Officials
Meta has recently blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts connected to Iranian hackers who targeted officials associated with both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Who Is…
Unitree’s Humanoid Robots Now Available for Industry Use
The competition in the humanoid robotics industry is intensifying, with China’s Unitree making significant strides by mass-marketing its humanoid robots at relatively affordable prices. This development sets the stage for…
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Taken into Custody in France
Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov was arrested on Saturday evening at France’s Bourget airport as he exited his private jet, according to reports from French television network TF1 and…
SpaceX Crew Dragon to Bring Starliner Astronauts Back to Earth Next Year
NASA has decided to return Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to Earth without a crew on board, opting instead for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to remain on the International Space…
AI Drives Baidu’s Strategy as Ad Revenue Drops
Baidu has emphasized its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic advantage in navigating an increasingly competitive market, despite a slight decline in quarterly revenue. This statement comes during…
Nothing CEO Mandates Full Return to Office for All Employees
Nothing, the British tech company behind popular smartphones and earbuds, has announced a new work policy requiring all employees to return to the office five days a week. CEO Carl…
China Tests Cargo Drone with Record-Breaking Payload Capacity
China marked a significant development in aviation technology with the successful test flight of an unmanned civilian drone capable of carrying up to 3.2 metric tons of cargo. The SA750U,…
Infineon Settles Qimonda Legal Dispute for $837 Million
Infineon Technologies AG, a German chipmaker, has agreed to pay 753.5 million euros ($837.21 million) to settle a long-standing legal dispute with Qimonda AG’s insolvency administrator. This settlement concludes a…
Valve Cracks Down on Keyboard Automation in Counter-Strike 2
Valve has officially banned the use of keyboard automation in Counter-Strike 2, targeting features that could give players an unfair advantage. This decision comes in response to the controversy surrounding…
Lip-Bu Tan Steps Down from Intel Board Amid Strategic Challenges
Intel has announced the resignation of Lip-Bu Tan, a seasoned veteran of the semiconductor industry, from its board of directors. Tan, who joined Intel’s board in September 2022 to assist…
Neuralink Second Patient Reports No Retraction Issues
Neuralink has reported positive progress in its early human trials, with no thread retraction observed in the brain implant of its second patient, named Alex. This marks a significant improvement…
Tesla Recalls 9,136 Model X SUVs Over Roof Adhesion Issue
Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X SUVs from 2016 due to a potential issue with the roof that could increase the risk of a crash. This recall is notable because,…
Chinese Firms Seek Advanced AI Capabilities via Amazon Cloud Services
State-linked Chinese entities are increasingly turning to cloud services, including those provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), to gain access to high-end U.S. chips and artificial intelligence capabilities that are…
China’s WeRide Postpones U.S. IPO Due to Documentation Delays
WeRide, a China-based self-driving technology company, has delayed its initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., citing delays in completing necessary transaction documents. The company indicated in a Thursday statement…
Starliner or Dragon: NASA to Announce Astronaut Return Decision on Saturday
NASA will announce on Saturday, August 24 whether astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft or use SpaceX’s Dragon capsule instead. This decision…