Tesla Converts ‘Foundation Series’ Cybertrucks to Regular Versions to Reduce Inventory
December 16, 2024 – Tesla is facing a sales dilemma with its Cybertruck, prompting the company to take several measures to address the issue, according to a report by Electrek. The electric vehicle maker is reportedly converting some of the initial “Foundation Series” Cybertrucks, which were originally produced for pre-order customers, into regular versions for…
YouTube TV Raises Monthly Fee to $82.99, Offers 6-Month Price Lock for Select Users
December 16, 2024 – Google has announced this week that its YouTube TV service will undergo a price increase. Effective January 13, 2025, the monthly fee for the basic package of YouTube TV will rise from 72.99to82.99, representing an increase of approximately 13.6%. YouTube TV is a live television subscription service offered by YouTube, providing…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Claims Top Spot as ‘Most American-Made’ Car with 87.5% Local Parts
December 16, 2024 – Tesla has defeated traditional American automotive giants Ford and General Motors to emerge as the champion of “Most American-Made” cars. According to the latest rankings released by the Kogod School of Business at American University, Tesla’s performance on the “Made in America” index is far ahead of its competitors. The Kogod…
Gurman Reveals: Apple to Launch Foldable Giant iPad in 2028, Possibly Supporting macOS Apps
December 16, 2024 – According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to launch its first foldable device in 2028. Gurman described the device as “similar to a giant iPad, the size of which, when unfolded, is equivalent to two iPad Pros placed side by side.” Rumors about Apple developing a foldable device have…
Toyota to Showcase Pure Electric SUV Urban Cruiser at 2025 Brussels Auto Show
December 13, 2024 – Toyota has unveiled its new compact pure electric SUV, the Urban Cruiser, which is slated to make its debut at the Brussels Auto Show in January 2025. This model, primarily developed for the European market, promises to deliver a unique driving experience. Built on a new dedicated electric vehicle platform, the…
Intel Executives Discuss Potential Spin-off of Foundry Services as Separate Subsidiary
December 13, 2024 – At the recent Barclays 22nd Global Technology Conference, co-CEOs of Intel, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner, acknowledged that the company still has a considerable journey ahead in terms of product enhancement and restoring customer confidence. During the conference, Holthaus stated, “When selecting Intel products, we prioritize which manufacturing partner best…
Sony Confirms Interest in Acquiring Kadokawa Group, Parent of FromSoftware
December 13, 2024 – Following the exposure of Sony’s plans to acquire Kadokawa Group, the parent company of FromSoftware, last month, Kadokawa swiftly issued a statement acknowledging the matter. Sony also confirmed these rumors during an interview with Shukan Bunshun yesterday, although they declined to elaborate further. A Sony Group spokesperson stated, “We have indeed…
Tesla’s Cybercab Undergoes Testing at Texas Gigafactory
December 13, 2024 – Tesla has unveiled a groundbreaking Robotaxi called the Cybercab this October, marking the company’s first fully autonomous vehicle. Featuring a unique gull-wing door design and lacking a steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab represents a significant milestone in the evolution of self-driving technology. According to Elon Musk, production of this futuristic…
Harvard and Google Collaborate to Release 1 Million Public Domain Books for AI Training
December 13, 2024 – Harvard University and Google have announced, as reported by TechCrunch on the 12th, the joint release of a dataset containing 1 million public domain books for AI training purposes. The cost of data required for AI training is often prohibitive, typically favoring well-funded technology companies. In response, Harvard University has plans…
World’s First AI Programmer, Devin, Now Fully Available: Develops Independently, Fixes Bugs for $500 a Month
December 12, 2024 – On December 11th, the world’s first “AI Programmer”, Devin, was fully released to the public by its developer, Cognition Labs. This marks less than a year since its initial debut. According to the announcement, individual developers and engineering teams can now gain full access to Devin for a monthly subscription fee…