Global EV Sales Report: Xiaomi Overtakes Toyota, Japanese Automakers Struggle Outside Top 20
December 8, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei on the 6th, research firm MarkLines has compiled statistics on pure electric vehicle sales. The study focused on over 2.5 million pure electric vehicles sold in 55 countries from July to September 2024. Tesla emerged as the leader, selling 430,000 vehicles during the quarter, representing…
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 to Feature First Self-Developed Modem Chip, But Performance Lags Behind Qualcomm
December 8, 2024 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple’s first self-developed modem chip, codenamed “Sinope”, is set to make its debut in the upcoming iPhone SE 4 in 2025. The chip, which has been in development for over five years, is also expected to be integrated into some…
Meta Partners with James Cameron’s Company to Revolutionize Visual Media
December 6, 2024 – Meta, the technology giant, announced on Thursday a partnership with Lightstorm Vision, a tech enterprise owned by renowned film director James Cameron. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the creation of 3D entertainment content, including live sports, concerts, and TV shows, while providing support for Meta’s Quest platform. According to Meta, the…
Intel to Unveil ‘AI Inside for a New Era’ at CES 2025
December 6, 2024 – Intel announced its participation in the upcoming CES 2025, revealing plans to host a keynote address on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. According to the official press release from Intel, the theme of the keynote will be “AI Inside for a New Era,” which will focus…
Bluesky Hits 24 Million Users, Adding 9 Million in Just One Month
December 6, 2024 – According to a report by GSMArena, Bluesky, a decentralized social platform, has surpassed the 24 million user mark, with an impressive growth of approximately 9 million users in just the past month. Rose Wang, the Chief Operating Officer of Bluesky, revealed that the majority of new users flocking to the platform…
Sundar Pichai Predicts ‘Profound Changes’ to Google Search by 2025
December 6, 2024 – At the New York Times DealBook Summit on Thursday, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, hinted at significant changes coming to the company’s search engine in 2025. Pichai suggested that users will be able to solve “more complex” problems than ever before. “I think even by early 2025, you’ll be surprised…
Tesla’s Cybercab Reveals Major Design Innovation: 60% Fewer Structural Components Than Model Y
December 6, 2024 – According to electric vehicle analyst Sawyer Merritt, quoting Tesla’s chief engineer EricE, the overall design of Tesla’s upcoming driverless taxi, the Cybercab, has undergone significant optimization. It is reported that the Cybercab boasts a remarkable reduction in component count, with approximately 50% fewer parts compared to the Model 3 and a…
OpenAI Gears Up for 12 Consecutive Live Streams: Major Announcements on the Horizon
December 5, 2024 – OpenAI CEO Altman has announced on social media that the company will be hosting a series of 12 live streams, each occurring on a weekday, featuring a mix of product launches, demonstrations, major events, and even some holiday surprises. According to sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans, as reported by The Verge,…
BYD Partners with 10 Japanese Local Governments to Provide EV-Based Emergency Power
December 5, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei, BYD Japan announced on December 4th that it has signed cooperation agreements with local governments across Japan through its 10 official sales outlets nationwide in preparation for natural disasters. The agreements stipulate that BYD can utilize its pure electric vehicles (EVs) at sales outlets to…
Volkswagen CEO Faces Heckling During Tense Negotiations with Workers
December 5, 2024 – Tensions ran high at a recent employee gathering held by German automaker Volkswagen on December 4th, as reported by Reuters. The meeting witnessed a clash between Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume and labor leaders. Addressing the gathering, Blume emphasized that the management is not living in a fantasy world and must…