EU Court Rules Against Apple, Orders 13 Billion Euro Tax Payment to Ireland
September 10, 2024 – The European Union’s highest court has recently ruled against Apple in a tax dispute case involving 13 billion euros, brought by the Irish government. In response to the verdict, Apple expressed disappointment, stating that EU regulators are attempting to retroactively change the rules. This dispute originated in August 2016, when the…
BYD Raises Annual Car Sales Target to 4 Million, Analysts Report
September 10, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley’s automotive industry analysts, including Tim Hsiao, stated in a report on September 9 that BYD’s management has announced an increase in its annual sales target to 4 million vehicles. The report mentioned that BYD’s previous sales target was approximately 3.6 million vehicles. The…
YouTubers Shatter Expectations with 2-Meter Tall Functional iPhone 15 Pro Max Replica
September 09, 2024 – Matthew Perkins and Arun Maini, creators of the YouTube channels DIY Perks and MrWhoseTheBoss, have achieved a remarkable feat by constructing a colossal, fully functional iPhone 15 Pro Max, which has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. This enormous device stands at an impressive 6.74 feet (approximately 2.05…
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro to Retain $999 Starting Price, Highlighting AI and A18 Chip
September 09, 2024 – According to a recent post by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, he anticipates that the iPhone 16 Pro will maintain its starting price of $999. Gurman states that all iPhone 16 models are expected to feature a haptic camera button tomorrow. The thinner bezels on the Pro series will be noticeable, as…
Tesla’s Wireless Charging Vision Comes to Light with Four Newly Revealed Patents
September 09, 2024 – The United States Patent and Trademark Office has recently revealed four patents held by Tesla, which are related to wireless charging technology for vehicles. These patents suggest that Tesla cars may soon be capable of wireless charging, utilizing methods such as magnetic resonance. Historically, Tesla had shown little interest in incorporating…
AI’s Workplace Invasion: 83% of Entry-Level Pros Fear Job Loss
September 09, 2024 – According to a survey conducted by Great Learning, an online education platform, a significant majority of entry-level professionals, accounting for 83%, have expressed that technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is causing a “disruption” in their workplace. Simultaneously, AI and Machine Learning (ML) have emerged as the most preferred skill enhancement directions…
Apple Faces Class-Action Suit Over Water-Damaged iPhones Excluded from Warranty
September 09, 2024 – Apple Inc. has long touted the water-resistant capabilities of its high-end iPhone smartphones, claiming they can withstand being submerged in a certain depth of clear water. However, the company has refused to provide warranty services when users’ phones are damaged due to accidental water exposure. Recently, a lawyer from Quebec, Canada,…
Cainiao Introduces ‘Two Euros Two-Day Delivery’ in Spain and Portugal, Supporting Local Chinese Merchants
September 09, 2024 – According to official news from Cainiao, the company has launched a two-day delivery economy logistics product for e-commerce packages covering the entire territory of Spain and Portugal. Cainiao explained that this offering encompasses end-to-end services from door-to-door pickup to final delivery in five major Spanish cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, and…
Volkswagen Pays Homage to Golf Fire and Ice with New ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice Electric Hatchback
September 07, 2024 – At the ID. conference held in Locarno, Switzerland, Volkswagen unveiled the ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice, a collaboration with fashion brand Bogner that pays tribute to the Golf Fire and Ice of the 1990s. Volkswagen highlighted the Golf Fire and Ice’s immense success, noting its loyal fanbase worldwide and the admiration it holds…
Samsung Ramps up AI Appliance Production in India, Covering Refrigerators, Washing Machines, and More
September 07, 2024 – Samsung has announced its participation in the “Make in India” initiative, with the production of a variety of AI-enabled Bespoke home appliances now underway at its Sriperumbudur factory near Chennai, India. Among these, the Curd Maestro refrigerator stands out as a notable example. This August, Samsung unveiled ten new washing machine…