OpenAI’s Top Brass Exit Unrelated to Restructuring, CEO Altman Maintains
September 27, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed any correlation between the departures of three top executives and the company’s planned reorganization, stating that the board has been contemplating this restructuring for several months. Yesterday, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, Mira Murati, unexpectedly announced her resignation. Within hours,…
Meta Ends Production of Quest Pro After Two-Year Run
September 27, 2024 – Meta has recently announced the discontinuation of its high-end virtual reality headset, the Quest Pro, with plans to clear out the inventory by the end of the year. Introduced in 2022, the Quest Pro received a lukewarm response from the market. While Meta did not explicitly state the reasons for halting…
LoveFrom by Jony Ive Gets a Makeover: Introducing a New Font and Mascot
September 27, 2024 –LoveFrom, the design firm founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, has announced a significant rebranding effort. Alongside its minimalist text logo, the company has introduced a delightful new animated logo featuring a bear mascot named Montgomery. The new logo was unveiled to the world by LoveFrom designer Mike Matas via…
Flatpanelshd Laments: Expensive TVs Still Plagued by Screensaver Ads
September 27, 2024 –In a blog post published on September 25th, technology media outlet Flatpanelshd expressed amazement at the presence of advertisements even on one of the most expensive televisions available. During their evaluation of LG’s latest high-end G4 OLED TV, they stumbled upon full-screen screensaver advertisements that were tailored to the user’s region. The…
Volkswagen and German Unions Enter Critical Labor Talks Amid Layoff, Plant Closure Concerns
September 26, 2024 – Negotiations between Volkswagen executives and labor unions commenced on Wednesday, addressing salary issues that could potentially determine the extent of layoffs and possible plant closures at Europe’s largest automaker in Germany. Thorsten Gröger, the chief negotiator for the union, stated unequivocally, “We will not negotiate on plant closures or massive layoffs.”…
Google Files Complaint Against Microsoft for Anti-Competitive Practices in Cloud Computing Market
September 26, 2024 – Google has officially filed a complaint with the European Commission on September 25th, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive practices in the cloud computing market. According to Google, Microsoft has utilized unfair licensing terms through its dominant Windows Server and Microsoft Office products, making it difficult for a significant number of customers to…
Amazon’s New 12th Generation Kindle: Brighter Display and Swift Page Turns
September 26, 2024 – According to Good e-Reader, Spanish retailer MediaMarkt has recently listed a new Kindle e-reader, which is slated for release on September 30th. This device is speculated to be Amazon’s upcoming 12th generation entry-level Kindle. The new Kindle boasts a 6-inch, 300ppi screen with enhanced contrast and a backlight brightness that is…
Tesla Makes Progress: 3,000 Trees Felled Under Police Escort in Berlin
September 26, 2024 – Tesla’s expansion plans for its Berlin factory are facing strong opposition from environmental organizations. Local residents and environmental activists are concerned that the expansion will damage the local forest ecology and have a negative impact on the environment. Earlier this year, residents of Grunheide, where the Tesla Berlin factory is located,…
Elon Musk Claims Tesla’s Robotaxi Fares Will Match Bus Prices
September 26, 2024 – Recently, a discussion on electric buses equipped with diesel generators for winter heating in Norway has sparked controversy on social media. Blogger PeterSweden initiated the topic on Twitter, revealing that the Nordic country is adopting this unconventional solution to prevent a repeat of last winter’s chaos when electric buses ran out…
U.S. Makes AM Radios Mandatory in New Vehicles for Disaster Preparedness
September 25, 2024 – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has recently passed the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024,” mandating that automakers must include AM (Amplitude Modulation) radio functionality in vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States. Under this new legislation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will establish…