Lucid CEO Predicts: Autonomous Vehicles Won’t Hit the Road Until 2030
October 25, 2024 – According to a report by Benzinga on Wednesday, Peter Rawlinson, the CEO of American electric vehicle startup Lucid, has expressed doubts about the immediate future of self-driving cars. He believes that some critical obstacles will only be overcome in the next decade, specifically from 2030 to 2040. In an interview, Rawlinson…
Siri’s New Superpower: Answering Questions While You Watch Images and Videos with ChatGPT AI
October 25, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on October 24th, Apple has integrated the ChatGPT AI chat experience into Siri in the first beta version update of iOS 18.2. This update has unlocked a variety of new capabilities for Siri, one of which allows users to inquire about…
Seven-Year Wait Continues: Musk Suggests Further Delay for Tesla Roadster Production
October 24, 2024 – In a report published today by automotive media outlet drive, it was revealed that Elon Musk hinted at a further delay for the Tesla Roadster during an investor conference call earlier this morning. Without providing a specific updated release date for the highly anticipated electric supercar, Musk emphasized that Tesla’s focus…
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Visit Thailand in December, Investment Plans to be Announced
October 24, 2024 – Pichai Naripthaphan, the Thai Minister of Commerce, revealed to Bloomberg on the 21st of this month that Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, is scheduled to visit Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, in December. During this visit, Huang is expected to announce the company’s investment plans in the country. While Pichai Naripthaphan…
Boeing Strike Persists as Workers Decline Latest Contract
October 24, 2024 – Following a rejection of a new labor contract proposal by Boeing machinists on Wednesday, the costly strike, which has halted the production of some of the troubled company’s best-selling aircraft and led to the layoff of thousands of workers, is set to continue for several more weeks. The International Association of…
Samsung Stays High-End: No Plans for Affordable Foldable Phone
October 23, 2024 – Following the release of the Galaxy Z Fold6 Special Edition smartphone, Samsung has confirmed to SisaJournal, a Korean media outlet, that it currently has no plans to introduce a more affordable variant of the Galaxy Z Fold series. The company stated, “Rather than viewing the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition as…
Disney Names Ex-Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman as New Chairman
October 23, 2024 – Disney has officially appointed former Morgan Stanley CEO James P. Gorman as its new chairman, effective January 2, 2025. According to reports, Gorman will succeed current Chairman Mark G. Parker, who has served on Disney’s board for nine years and is currently the Executive Chairman of Nike. Parker will step down…
Qualcomm and Google Partner to Revolutionize Digital Cockpits with Generative AI
October 23, 2024 – Qualcomm Technologies has announced a multi-year technological partnership with Google, aiming to propel the digital transformation within the automotive sector. This collaboration will harness the complementary strengths of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis, Android Automotive OS, and Google Cloud to forge a standardized reference platform for developing in-car solutions powered by generative…
Craig Federighi on Siri: No Consciousness, But Continuous Improvement Ahead
October 23, 2024 – In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal, Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President and Head of Software, delved into the company’s approach to AI and how it distinguishes itself from its competitors. Federighi highlighted examples where Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant, can perform tasks such as opening garage doors or…
FAA Final Rules Pave the Way for “Future Aerial Rideshares”
October 23, 2024 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled the long-awaited final regulations for electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, heralding a new era in “aviation of the future.” The FAA asserts that these aircraft represent the first entirely new aircraft category since the advent of helicopters in 1940. These innovative crafts…