Yelp Sues Google for Antitrust Violations, Alleging Abuse of Local Search Dominance
August 29, 2024 – Yelp, the popular American consumer review platform, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google on Wednesday, accusing the tech giant of leveraging its dominant position to dominate the local search and advertising landscape. This legal action marks a significant escalation in Yelp’s long-standing grievances against Google’s search hegemony. In the complaint,…
Elon Musk’s AI Venture xAI Accused of Illegally Polluting Memphis Air with Gas Turbines
August 29, 2024 – Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has found itself at the center of controversy amidst criticisms levied by environmental and health advocates. The root of the issue lies in the company’s alleged operation of gas turbines within its data centers in Memphis, Tennessee, without acquiring the necessary permits, subsequently contributing to air…
Apple Unleashes: iPhone 17 Pro Max Exclusively Sports 12GB RAM & Enhanced Cooling
August 29, 2024 – The highly anticipated iPhone 16 series, set to make its debut on September 10, is poised to redefine the smartphone landscape with its inclusion of the groundbreaking A18 chip and a standard 8GB RAM configuration, tailored to unleash the full potential of Apple’s AI capabilities. As the countdown to its launch…
NVIDIA’s Culture of Late Nights: Employees Reveal Daily Grind Until 2 AM, with 10 Meetings a Day
August 29, 2024 – Amidst the proliferation of millionaires fostered by NVIDIA’s success, a veil of intense work pressures and a lifestyle devoid of leisurely indulgence in their newfound wealth has emerged, according to a Bloomberg report. NVIDIA employees reportedly operate on a near-constant seven-day workweek, with late-night sessions frequently stretching until the wee hours…
OpenAI Poised to Break US$100 Billion Valuation Barrier in New Funding Round
August 29, 2024 – Amidst a flurry of speculations and industry buzz, OpenAI, the groundbreaking AI pioneer, is engaged in a new round of funding negotiations that could catapult its valuation past the US$100 billion milestone, marking a significant leap in the company’s rapid ascent. Leading the charge in this financing round is Thrive Capital,…
Tesla Model X Prototype Makes Waves with Lidar Integration in Surprise Test Drive
August 29, 2024 – Tesla Surprises Industry with Lidar-Equipped Model X Prototype Spotted in Northern California A significant departure from its long-standing stance, Tesla has ignited speculation within the tech and automotive sectors by revealing a Model X prototype testing in Northern California, notably adorned with lidar technology. This revelation contradicts the company’s consistent assertion…
Uber CEO Leads Delegation to BYD for Deepened Electric Vehicle Collaboration
August 29, 2024 – In a recent development that underscores the deepening ties between the automotive and ride-hailing industries, Cao Xi, Assistant General Manager of Brand and Public Relations at BYD, disclosed via a Weibo post yesterday that a delegation of senior executives from Uber had visited BYD’s global headquarters. The encounter marked a profound…
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Confirms: Blackwell Chip Set for Mass Production in Q4
August 29, 2024 – NVIDIA Unveils Stellar Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2025, Highlighting Blackwell Chip Milestone NVIDIA Corporation, a leading innovator in graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, marking a significant leap in both revenue and profitability….
OpenAI’s Secret ‘Strawberry’ Project Set for Fall Launch: The Evolution of the Mysterious Q* Algorithm
August 28, 2024 – On August 7 local time, Altman teased a mysterious “Strawberry” project by sharing a photograph of strawberries, sparking widespread discussion across the internet. According to The Information, as OpenAI seeks to raise additional funds, its researchers are working on launching a new AI product designed to tackle thorny issues more effectively…
Apple to Unveil AirPods Pro 3 with Enhanced ANC Capabilities
August 28, 2024 – Currently, Apple’s official website offers four distinct AirPods options for purchase: AirPods 2nd generation, AirPods 3rd generation with a choice of a Lightning charging case or MagSafe charging case, AirPods Pro 2nd generation, and the over-ear AirPods Max. As rumors have suggested, Apple is poised to unveil the AirPods 4 during…