Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Series to Embrace Major Design Shift with Aluminum Body
November 26, 2024 – According to Wayne Ma from The Information, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are set to undergo “significant design changes.” For the first time since the iPhone lineup was divided into Pro and non-Pro models, these two flagship devices will feature an aluminum frame in the Pro…
Musk Surprised: California EV Subsidies to Exclude Tesla
November 26, 2024 – On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared that if President Trump decides to abolish the federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs) upon taking office, the state of California will introduce a separate rebate program for EV buyers. However, he also mentioned that the current proposal excludes Tesla’s popular models, and…
Apple Rumored to Eliminate SIM Card Slot from iPhone 17 in Expanded Global Rollout
November 26, 2024 – According to a report by The Information today, Apple is planning to remove the physical SIM card slot from iPhones in more countries and regions next year, although no specific nations were mentioned. It is alleged that the current prototypes of the “iPhone 17 Air” do not feature a SIM card…
Samsung in Talks with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into Galaxy AI
November 26, 2024 – According to financial analyst Dan Nystedt on platform X, OpenAI is currently engaged in discussions with Samsung Electronics regarding a potential collaboration. The talks center around the possibility of integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Samsung’s Galaxy AI, mirroring a similar partnership already established between Apple and OpenAI. Such a move, if realized,…
Apple’s AirTag 2 to Stick With Button Cell Battery, Says Gurman
November 25, 2024 – According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter today, Apple’s upcoming AirTag 2 will continue to utilize a button cell battery rather than a rechargeable one. Gurman mentioned last week that Apple is currently developing a new AirTag, codenamed B589, which has progressed to mass production testing. The tech giant…
US Government Cuts Intel’s Subsidy: Dropping from 8.5BilliontoBelow8 Billion
November 25, 2024 – According to informed sources cited by The New York Times, the Biden administration in the United States is planning to reduce the initial 8.5billionallocationfromtheChipsandScienceActgrantedtoIntelCorporation.Thefundingamount,whichwasannouncedearlierthisyear,isexpectedtobecuttobelow8 billion. This change in conditions takes into account a $3 billion contract obtained by Intel to produce chips for the U.S. military. The U.S. government’s decision to…
Gurman Says iOS 19 Will Preview Enhanced Siri in 2025, Full Features Arriving in Spring 2026
November 25, 2024 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple is planning a significant enhancement for Siri in iOS 19, which is expected to be announced at WWDC 2025 next June. According to the report, Siri will become more like ChatGPT in key functionalities, allowing it to handle more complex requests….
Tesla Model 3 Ranks Lowest for Second Year in a Row in German TÜV Reliability Tests
November 25, 2024 – According to a report by Carscoops, the latest reliability test results released by the German TÜV association reveal that the Tesla Model 3 has ranked at the bottom for two consecutive years in both the 2-3 year and 4-5 year age groups. The TÜV test, a compulsory vehicle inspection in Germany,…
Elon Musk’s Wealth Reaches New Heights at $348 Billion
November 25, 2024 – According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has achieved a new record high in his net worth, reaching $347.8 billion. This remarkable milestone was attained on Friday last week, when Tesla shares rose by 3.8%. Since November 4th, Tesla’s stock price has surged 45%, adding approximately 350billiontoitsmarketcapitalization.AsofFriday′sclose,thecompany′stotalmarketvaluestoodat1.13 trillion….
OpenAI Eyes Browser Market, Gearing Up for Direct Challenge to Google Chrome
November 22, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, OpenAI is considering launching its own AI-based chatbot browser to directly compete with Google. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that OpenAI is in discussions or has already reached agreements with various parties to provide search services for travel, food, real estate, and…