Farewell to Combustion: Boxster/Cayman Exit in October as 718 Lineup Embraces Full Electrification
May 23 2025 – According to Motor1, following their discontinuation in Europe last year, Porsche’s current 718 Boxster (convertible) and Cayman (coupe) models are set to be phased out in other regions globally later this year. Frank Wiesmann, Porsche’s head of product communications for North America, confirmed that production of the fourth-generation Boxster and Cayman…
OpenAI Unveils UAE as Stargate’s Maiden International Hub, Hints at Asia-Pacific Push
May 23 2025 – A groundbreaking collaboration was unveiled today among tech giants G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Cisco to establish “Stargate UAE,” marking the first international deployment of OpenAI’s Stargate AI infrastructure platform. This initiative, the inaugural project under the “OpenAI for Countries” partnership program, will see OpenAI team up with G42 to…
Apple’s Innovation Hurdle: Camera-Equipped Apple Watch Project Shelved
May 23 2025 – Bloomberg reported yesterday, on May 22, that Apple has internally scrapped its plan to incorporate cameras into the Apple Watch. The tech giant had initially aimed to launch Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra models equipped with cameras by 2027. These devices were intended to assist users in gathering information about…
FTC Officially Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsoft’s $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal
May 23 2025 – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially withdrawn its antitrust lawsuit challenging Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing an end to nearly two years of legal wrangling. The move comes just three days after a federal appeals court denied the FTC’s request to halt the deal, effectively sealing…
Gurman: Apple Ramps Up AI Smart Glasses Project, Eyes 2026 Launch
May 23 2025 – Apple is reportedly accelerating its efforts to develop smart glasses, with the aim of unveiling its first-ever product in this category by the end of 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today. The move is part of the tech giant’s broader strategy to capture a larger share of the market for…
CarPlay Ultra Unveiled: Radio App Brings Direct AM/FM Control, Climate App for Temperature Tuning
May 23 2025 – Today, tech media outlet MacRumors unveiled a blog post detailing Apple’s recent move to roll out its next-generation in-car system, “CarPlay Ultra,” in select markets and vehicle models. The update introduces two new applications: Radio and Climate. One of the most notable enhancements in CarPlay Ultra is the introduction of the…
Apple’s Vision Pro Patent Unveiled: Tailor Screen Position & Angle for Ultimate Comfort
May 23 2025 – Yesterday, on May 22, the well-known tech media outlet patentlyapple unveiled a blog post revealing that Apple has secured a new patent related to the design of its Vision Pro headset. The primary objective of this patent is to enhance the wearing comfort of the device. According to the blog post,…
Apple’s Mac Gesture Patent: Vision-Aided, Dual-Hand Posture Intelligence
May 23 2025 – A recent blog post published by tech media outlet patentlyapple on May 22 reveals that Apple has secured a new patent aimed at delivering highly accurate gesture-based interactions across its range of devices, including Macs, iPhones, and iPads. According to the blog, Apple’s journey into gesture control technology dates back to…
Volvo Takes the Lead: Full – Range Models to Integrate Gemini AI Chatbot First with Google Collaboration
May 22 2025 – At the recent Google I/O Developer Conference, Google unveiled its plans to integrate the AI chatbot Gemini across a wide range of devices, and the automotive sector was among the key targets. Volvo Cars has now stepped forward, declaring its ambition to be the first automaker to bring this cutting-edge technology…
AI Dominates Education, but Schools Will Survive as Childcare Hubs: Duolingo CEO
May 22 2025 – Language learning platform Duolingo, recognized globally for its owl mascot, has been doubling down on generative AI in recent years, according to a Fortune report on the 20th. The company made headlines last year when it briefly replaced its CEO with an AI-generated avatar during an earnings call, and it recently…