Ford Warns Against Using Tesla Charging Adapters: Risk of Charging Port Damage
October 20, 2024 – Ford has recently instructed some of its electric vehicle owners to temporarily halt the usage of Tesla Supercharger adapters provided by the company. As reported by InsideEVs, a service bulletin sent to the affected customers revealed that Ford had identified a “potential issue” with these adapters, which could lead to a…
ASML’s Shares Tumble as Third-Quarter Results Disappoint, Losing Top European Tech Valuation
October 18, 2024 – Dutch lithography giant ASML has experienced a significant drop in its share price following the premature leakage of its financial report, which indicated a substantial decline in performance. The company’s stock plummeted by 15.6% on October 15th and further fell by 5.1% on the 16th, closing at 633.9 euros. Consequently, ASML…
Trust in Japanese Manufacturing Eroded: Over 5,000 Companies Face Bankruptcy in Six Months
October 18, 2024 – According to recent data released by the Tokyo Shoko Research Institute, a private research organization in Japan, the number of bankruptcies in the country has surpassed 5000 in the six months from April to September this year, marking a decade-high. Sakata Yoshihiro, the head of the intelligence department at the Tokyo…
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT for Windows: Hotkey Access and Paid User Testing
October 18, 2024 – Following the release of its macOS version, OpenAI has now introduced a desktop client for its ChatGPT application specifically tailored for Microsoft Windows users. Currently undergoing testing, this application is available for download in the Microsoft Store for paid subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu versions. Essentially, the app…
Siri’s IQ Upgrade: Apple Speeds Up ChatGPT Integration for Enhanced Text and Image Capabilities
October 18, 2024 – According to a report published by technology media outlet MacRumors on October 17th, Apple is currently working at full capacity to introduce a brand-new Apple Intelligence feature to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15. Recent discoveries in Siri’s backend code suggest that the Cupertino-based company is actively integrating ChatGPT into…
Meta Fires Employees Over Abuse of $25 Meal Allowance
October 18, 2024 – According to a report by the Financial Times, Meta has terminated over 20 employees in Los Angeles due to the misuse of a $25 meal voucher. It is understood that Meta employees are entitled to a daily allowance of 70,whichincludesanadditional25 specifically designated for meals, essentially Grubhub credits for internal use within…
Intel CEO Delivers First Panther Lake Processor Sample to Lenovo
October 17, 2024 – At the 2024 Lenovo Tech Innovation Conference, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger personally handed over the first sample of the Panther Lake processor to Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing. Gelsinger emphasized that the collaboration between Intel and Lenovo, which began with the Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake processors, as well as the long-battery-life…
BMW Urges EU to Reconsider 2035 Ban on New Fuel Cars: Labels It Unrealistic
October 17, 2024 – At the Paris Auto Show on Tuesday local time, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse made a clear statement advocating for a new regulatory approach in Europe. He emphasized the need for Europe to leverage its technological advantages and reduce reliance on battery imports. According to reports from AutoNews and Bloomberg, Zipse suggested…
Stellantis to Decide Fate of UK Factories in Coming Weeks Amid Zero-Emission Mandate
October 17, 2024 – Following months of dialogue with the UK government regarding the mandatory sales of zero-emission vehicles, Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares has revealed that the company is on the cusp of making a critical decision about its future in Britain. The automaker, which owns the British brand Vauxhall, had previously cautioned in…
German States Pledge to Avert Volkswagen Factory Closures and Layoffs
October 17, 2024 – In a significant development on Tuesday, four German federal states – Lower Saxony, Saxony, Hesse, and Berlin – have vociferously opposed the closure of Volkswagen factories and layoffs within their jurisdictions, according to Eurasia Daily. A jointly signed document by the states’ economic ministers stated, “All factories must remain fully intact.”…