Tesla’s ‘Cortex’ Supercomputer Unveiled: A Glimpse into the Future, Yet Incomplete
August 27, 2024 – Tesla Unveils Ambitious ‘Cortex’ Supercomputer, Paving the Way for AI Advancements Amidst Construction Hurdles Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla, today lifted the veil on the company’s groundbreaking new supercomputer, ‘Cortex,’ positioning it as a potential contender for the title of one of the world’s largest, albeit not yet fully…
BYD Narrows Down Mexico Plant Locations to Three States, Evaluates Incentives
August 26, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters on the 22nd, Jorge Vallejo, the general manager of BYD Mexico, revealed in an interview that the company has narrowed down the final location for its Mexican plant to three states and is currently evaluating a range of incentives offered by each candidate state. He…
Meta Rumored to Launch Budget-Friendly Quest 3S Headset Next Month, Controllers Sold Separately
August 26, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Meta is poised to introduce a more budget-friendly version of its Meta Quest 3 headset in September, dubbed the Quest 3S. This simplified iteration of the Quest 3 is expected to retail between 300and400, offering a significantly lower price point compared to the…
Korean Government Steps Up EV Battery Certification after Seoul Blaze
August 26, 2024 – Following a series of electric vehicle (EV) fires, the South Korean government and the ruling party have agreed to expedite the battery certification program, aiming to alleviate public concerns over safety, according to a report by Reuters. The government spokesperson stated that the battery certification scheme, originally scheduled to commence later,…
Musk Moves X HQ: San Francisco Officials See It as a Positive Change
August 26, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times on Saturday, Mask’s X (formerly Twitter) is ending its long-term partnership with San Francisco, but city officials are not upset about it. In the coming weeks, Musk plans to shut down X’s headquarters in San Francisco and relocate the remaining local employees…
Sony Keeps a Close Eye on Handheld Gaming Market, Hinting at Possible New Venture
August 26, 2024 – Despite being merely a streaming device, the impressive market performance of PlayStation Portal has prompted Sony to take a fresh look at the handheld gaming console segment. According to industry insider Tom Henderson, Sony is closely monitoring the handheld gaming market. This further corroborates previous rumors leaked by Moore’s Law is…
Tesla Cybertruck Unveils Its First Driving Assistance Feature: Tesla Vision Park Assist
August 26, 2024 – Tesla has officially released the first driving assistance feature for its Cybertruck model. According to reports from Cybertruck owners on social media, their electric pickup trucks have gained the Tesla Vision Park Assist function after updating to version 2024.26.11. Earlier last week, Ashok Elluswamy, the director of Autopilot software at Tesla,…
The Story of Macau: A Chronicle of Kinship and Transformation
Phoebe Zhang Many literary works recollect the history of Mainland and Macau’s friendship; none are as extensive when it comes to highlighting the deep historical, political, and cultural bonds between the two regions as the six-book series, The Story of Macau. Therefore, after working on this journalistic collection with my grandfather, Yushu Zhang, a journalist…
Google Invests 250MillioninCaliforniaNewsMedia,With70 Million for AI Development
August 23, 2024 – According to Politico, Google has reached an agreement with California legislators, committing to provide $250 million in funding to news organizations across the state. This move is aimed at averting the passage of a potentially damaging state bill. The report indicates that 180millionofthefundswillbeallocatedtoCalifornianewsmedia,excludingbroadcastingcompanies,whiletheremaining70 million will be invested in artificial intelligence resources…
SpaceX Adds New Tower at Starship Base, Mars Dream Moves Closer
August 23, 2024 – SpaceX has recently announced the completion of the capping process for the second Starship launch tower at its Starbase, located in South Texas. Remarkably, this significant milestone was achieved in just 41 days. In addition to this progress, SpaceX is gearing up for the launch of two manned Crew Dragon spacecrafts…