AI Leader Databricks Secures Massive 10BillionInvestment,BoostingValuationto62 Billion
December 18, 2024 – AI unicorn Databricks has secured a 10billionfundinground,elevatingitsvaluationtoanimpressive62 billion, marking one of the largest venture capital investments in history. According to recent reports, Databricks is on track to achieve positive free cash flow by the end of January 2024, with projections indicating an annualized revenue exceeding 3billionbythattime.Thecompanyfurtheranticipatesreaching3.8 billion in revenue for the…
Honda Explores Merger, Capital Tie-Up, and Holding Company Options with Nissan
December 18, 2024 – Following a Bloomberg report earlier today, Honda’s Executive Vice President, Shinji Aoyama, responded to rumors of a potential merger between Honda and Nissan. Aoyama stated that Honda is exploring several options, including a full merger, capital collaboration, or the establishment of a holding company. According to informed sources, the two automotive…
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Renders Reveal: Horizontal Triple Cameras and Aluminum Alloy Back
December 18, 2024 – In the latest video from the YouTube channel Wylsacom, a rendered model of the iPhone 17 Pro Max has been created based on previously exposed supply chain material designs, frame accessories, and a compilation of current leaked information. According to the details revealed so far, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max…
Amazon Delays Five-Day RTO Policy Due to Limited Office Space
December 18, 2024 – Amazon has decided to postpone the implementation of a new strict RTO (Return to Office) policy for some employees due to insufficient office space in certain regions, according to a report by Business Insider on the 17th. The real estate team at Amazon has recently begun notifying employees that they can…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 to Unveil Revolutionary Apple Pencil-Style Technology, Enabling Both Slim Design and S Pen Compatibility
December 18, 2023 – According to a report published today by ETNews, Samsung is planning to eliminate the digitizer in its next-generation foldable smartphones, aiming to achieve a slimmer body while retaining the S Pen functionality. The digitizer, a device that converts analog signals into digital signals, has been a crucial component in enabling the…
OpenAI Confirms: No Immediate Plans for Sora API Launch
December 18, 2024 – OpenAI has clarified today that it currently has no plans to release an Application Programming Interface (API) for its video generation model, Sora. This model has the capability to generate videos based on text and images. During an online question-and-answer session with members of the OpenAI development team, Romain Huet, the…
Microsoft CEO Reveals: Google Earns More from Windows than Microsoft Itself
December 18, 2024 – Despite the widespread popularity of Microsoft’s Windows operating system, which boasts the largest user base globally, CEO Satya Nadella revealed in a surprising statement on the latest episode of Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley’s BG2Pod podcast that Google actually earns more money from Windows than Microsoft itself. “Google makes more money…
Stellantis to Produce New Model in Italy, While Pure Electric Vehicle Output Remains Limited
December 18, 2024 – According to a recent report by Reuters, Stellantis has allocated a new mass-market vehicle model to one of its Italian factories, as outlined in a long-term production plan submitted to the Italian government this week. Sources indicate that the new model could be manufactured at either the Pomigliano d’Arco plant, located…
Mercedes-Benz Raises the Bar: L3 Autonomous Driving Approved for 95km/h in Germany
December 18, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz has recently announced that its DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system, capable of operating at speeds up to 95km/h, has been officially approved by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), the German federal automotive transport authority. The automaker revealed that this updated version of DRIVE PILOT, designed for speeds of up to 95km/h, is…
Sony Honda’s EV to Offer In-Car Karaoke and Movie Streaming for Ultimate Entertainment
December 17, 2024 – Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony Group and Honda focused on pure electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a partnership with Canadian media services company Stingray Group. The collaboration will introduce Stingray’s karaoke library, featuring over 100,000 songs, into the “AFEELA” model, which is set to begin accepting orders in…