Alef Flying Car, Backed by Musk, Set to Roll Out Production This Year-End with $300K Price Tag
June 9, 2025 – Alef Aeronautics, a flying car startup backed by Elon Musk, has announced that it is accelerating the production of pre-production models for what it claims to be the “first genuine flying car.” This vehicle, which combines a multi-rotor flying mechanism with a car’s body and wheels, is entirely powered by electricity….
Ralf Groene Bids Farewell: Surface Design Legend Announces Retirement
April 17, 2024 – In a recent LinkedIn post, Ralf Groene, a heavyweight figure in Microsoft’s hardware design field and the head of the Surface design team, announced his retirement. “I am happy to share that I have now retired,” stated Groene. Groene played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Surface computer series, serving as one…
Layoffs, Order Cuts, Redesigns: Global Chip Giants Cornered by Memory Crisis
January 27, 2026 – A “super cycle” in memory chip prices is sending shockwaves through the semiconductor industry, with IT equipment and consumer electronics manufacturers experiencing a sharp slowdown in end-user demand, South Korean outlet Chosun Biz reported today. Fabless giants like Qualcomm and MediaTek, key suppliers for smartphone components, now face significant downward revisions…
Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman Stand United in Favor of AI Regulation
June 25, 2023 – In a recent development, industry leaders Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, have expressed their support for the proposed artificial intelligence (AI) technology regulatory framework put forth by Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market. During a conference, Zuckerberg and Breton reached…
Google Extends AI-Driven Search Result Summaries to 100+ Markets, Reaching 1 Billion Users
October 29, 2024 – Google announced in a blog post yesterday (October 28th) the expansion of its AI Overviews in Search feature to over 100 countries and regions worldwide, reaching a global audience of 1 billion monthly active users. Initially launched in the United States in May of this year, and later extended to select…
Samsung SDI to Lead EV Revolution with 2027 Mass Production of All-Solid-State Batteries
March 05, 2024 – In a move that is set to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Samsung SDI has announced plans to commence mass production of all-solid-state batteries (ASB) by 2027. The announcement, made ahead of the upcoming InterBattery 2024 exhibition, outlines the company’s preparations in the ASB field, positioning it as a solution…
Apple Rumored to Be Exploring Options for a Proprietary Television, Says Gurman
November 18, 2024 – In today’s Power On live communication, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg claimed that Apple is currently evaluating the possibility of “manufacturing its own brand of television.” Rumors of an “Apple-branded television” had surfaced around 2009-2010, but no such product was ultimately released. The only television-like product Apple has ever produced was the…
The Next Chapter of Classic Performance: Nyobolt EV Combines Heritage and Electric Innovation in the Spirit of the Lotus Elise
June 14, 2023 – The global demand for the revival of classic cars has surged as the trend towards electrification in the automotive industry continues to deepen. A recent unveiling has brought the classic sports car, Lotus Elise, back into the limelight, but this time in an electrified form. Introducing the “Nyobolt EV,” a concept…
Tesla FSD System Under Scrutiny After Nearly Causing Train Collision
May 27, 2024 – A recent incident involving a Tesla vehicle in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode has sparked controversy, as the driver claimed that the car nearly collided with an oncoming train. The driver, Craig Doty II, has voiced his concerns over the apparent lack of response from Tesla’s FSD system during the emergency and…
Hackers Exploit Robot Vacuums, Chasing Pets and Hurling Abuses
October 13, 2024 – Earlier this year, hackers breached multiple Covos Deebot X2 Omni vacuum robots in various US cities, exploiting them to chase pets and hurl racist abuses at their owners, according to a report by ABC News. Several Deebot X2 users stated that their devices were hacked in May. Among them, Minnesota-based lawyer…