Porsche Responds to EV Sales Dip with 1,900 Job Cuts in Germany
February 14, 2025 – Porsche, facing a decline in electric vehicle sales, has announced plans to lay off 1,900 employees in Germany by 2029. The decision comes as the luxury carmaker revises its profit margin expectations downwards to between 10% and 12% for the current year, significantly below its long-term target of 20%. In response…
Apple Unveils ‘Newest Family Member’ on February 19th: Rumors Swirl About iPhone SE 4 and More
February 14, 2025 – Apple CEO Tim Cook has officially announced that the “newest member of the Apple family” will arrive on February 19th, hinting at the upcoming release of the new iPhone SE 4 (unnamed) and possibly other products such as the iPad 11 and AirTag 2. According to various leaked reports, the iPhone…
Jeep’s New Electric SUV, Recon, Set to Hit the Market as the ‘Electric Wrangler’
February 13, 2025 – Making a splashy appearance during the Super Bowl, Jeep’s new electric SUV, the Recon EV, marked its latest preview. Positioned as the second electric SUV from the brand, the Recon EV is targeted squarely at the American market. Jeep first teased this model in 2022, framing it as a key component…
Meta Cautions Users About Romance Scams as Valentine’s Day Nears
February 13, 2025 – As Valentine’s Day approaches, Meta Platforms has issued a warning to users about “romance scams” that are often perpetuated through its apps and other social media channels, as well as regular text messages. According to the Associated Press, Meta cautions that if an individual appears too perfect on social media, it…
Tesla’s FSD Makes Its Way to Mexico, Eyes Europe and China Next
February 13, 2025 – Tesla has announced today that its FSD (Beta) driver assistance feature is now available in the Mexican market, marking the technology’s expansion beyond the United States and Canada. This is the third expansion of FSD since its launch. It’s important to note that the FSD functionality is geographically restricted, meaning that…
French Retailer Leaks Apple’s Upcoming ‘New’ iPhone SE Ahead of Official Launch
February 13, 2025 – According to a discovery by MacRumors, French electronics retailer Boulanger has prematurely listed Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE (tentatively referred to as iPhone SE 4) on its website, labeling it as “coming soon.” However, the retailer has not disclosed any specific parameters, and the price listed appears to be a placeholder. Previously,…
OpenAI’s GPT-5 to Feature o3 Integration, Offering Free and Unlimited AI Access
February 13, 2025 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has unveiled a roadmap on social media platform X, detailing the development plans for the company’s GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 AI models. In his post, Altman acknowledged that OpenAI’s product line has become complex, and the company aims to “do better” in simplifying its offerings. He…
Tesla’s Innovative Solution: ‘Armor’ for Supercharger Cables to Thwart Vandals
February 13, 2025 – Tesla has been grappling with the persistent issue of vandalism at its Supercharger stations in recent years. These vital charging stations, crucial for long-distance electric vehicle trips, have been frequently targeted by vandals for various reasons. Some stations have had their cables stolen due to the presence of recyclable metals, while…
OpenAI CEO Altman Acknowledges DeepSeek’s Performance, Sees Them as Worthy Competitors
February 13, 2025 – In a recent interview with The Times Tech Podcast on Tuesday local time, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his acknowledgment of the technological prowess of Chinese AI company DeepSeek. He praised their “good performance” in developing a chatbot that can now compete with ChatGPT. Altman revealed that he has…
Apple iPhone Users in US Exhibit Shorter Replacement Cycles in 2024’s Final Quarter
February 13, 2025 – According to a report released by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) on February 12th, the replacement cycle for iPhones among American users has slightly shortened as of December 2024. CIRP has been tracking relevant data since 2014, and generally speaking, the replacement cycle for iPhone users had been increasing over the…