DMR News
Advancing Digital Conversations
TikTok Shop Goes Live in Spain for In-App Purchases
TikTok’s e-commerce venture, TikTok Shop, is officially launching in Spain. Announced Tuesday, this marks the start of the platform’s expanded rollout across Europe. With the U.S. market facing regulatory uncertainties,…
El Salvador Expands Global Crypto Collaborations Beyond Argentina
El Salvador has recently forged a significant partnership with Argentina to bolster the digital asset sectors in both countries. This collaboration is part of El Salvador’s broader strategy to lead…
Anybotics Raises $60M to Expand Autonomous Robots in the United States
Swiss robotics company Anybotics has closed its Series B funding round with an additional $60 million, bringing the total to $110 million. This investment, announced 18 months after the first…
Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX Headquarters Will Be in Starbase Texas
Elon Musk announced on Thursday via social media platform X that SpaceX’s headquarters will now officially be located in Starbase, Texas. The move marks another significant relocation for the billionaire,…
Google Commits $20 Billion to Renewable Energy for AI Expansion
Google is investing $20 billion in renewable energy to power its expanding AI operations. Partnering with renewable energy developer Intersect Power and investment fund TPG Rise Climate, the company plans…
Intel Leaders Discuss Possible Manufacturing Spinoff
Intel’s newly appointed co-CEOs, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner, acknowledged on Thursday that the company might have to divest its manufacturing operations if a critical chipmaking technology, 18A, slated…
ServiceTitan Shares Jump 42 Percent in Market Debut
Shares of ServiceTitan surged 42% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, valuing the cloud-based software firm at nearly $9 billion. The Glendale, California-based company, which offers software solutions for HVAC…
Australian Court Levies $5.1 Million Fine on Kraken’s Local Operator for Compliance Failures
The Australian operator of the US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has been fined 8 million Australian dollars ($5.1 million) by the Federal Court of Australia. The ruling, handed down on December…
Waymo Robotaxi Faces Roundabout Trouble in San Francisco
A Waymo robotaxi made headlines after getting stuck in a peculiar situation: endlessly looping through a roundabout. The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, highlighted an…
Meta Introduces AI Model to Transform Metaverse Experiences
Meta has unveiled Meta Motivo, an artificial intelligence model designed to bring more human-like motion to digital agents in the Metaverse. The model, announced on Thursday, addresses key challenges in…
YouTube Brings AI Auto-Dubbing to More Creators
YouTube’s AI-driven auto-dubbing tool is now accessible to hundreds of thousands of creators in the YouTube Partner Program, expanding beyond its initial limited release in mid-2023. Designed for channels producing…
Vancouver City Council Approves Motion to Pursue Bitcoin Integration
The Vancouver City Council has approved a pioneering motion to explore the integration of Bitcoin into the city’s financial framework, signaling a potential shift towards establishing Vancouver as a “Bitcoin-friendly…
RMIT Reconfigures Blockchain Hub, Citing Resource Optimization
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is set to downscale its dedicated Blockchain Innovation Hub, transitioning it to function under the university’s finance school starting in 2025. This move…
Amazon Joins Online Car Sales with Hyundai Partnership
Amazon has officially entered the online car sales market, launching Amazon Autos, a platform where customers can browse, finance, and purchase new Hyundai vehicles. The service is available in 48…
China Faces Pressure to Innovate Semiconductor Design Amid US Restrictions
China faces an urgent need to innovate in semiconductor design to stay competitive in the global market, according to Wei Shaojun, a leading expert on semiconductors. Speaking at the China…
Democrats Wrestle with Strategic Response to Trump’s Unpredictable Tactics
In the wake of Donald Trump‘s recent electoral success, Democratic leaders are grappling with how to recalibrate their strategy as they transition to the minority in Congress. During various gatherings,…
Hyundai’s Supernal Relocates Headquarters from DC to California
Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup, Supernal, is relocating its global headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Irvine, California, impacting a significant portion of its workforce in the process. Approximately 35 to…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Nvidia’s Appeal in Crypto-Related Class Action Suit
Nvidia, the prominent chip manufacturer, is entangled in a class-action lawsuit after the United States Supreme Court declined to dismiss the case, thereby challenging the company’s communications to investors regarding…
Honda Ends Robotaxi Partnership with GM and Cruise in Japan
Honda has decided to end its involvement in a robotaxi joint venture with General Motors (GM) and Cruise in Japan. The move comes as GM shifts its focus away from…
Slash Vision Labs Introduces Crypto Credit Card to Japan
Slash Vision Labs, a company known for its innovative approach to integrating Japanese pop culture with Web3 technologies, has announced a groundbreaking venture into the financial sector by partnering with…