Mercedes-Benz Raises the Bar: L3 Autonomous Driving Approved for 95km/h in Germany
December 18, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz has recently announced that its DRIVE PILOT autonomous driving system, capable of operating at speeds up to 95km/h, has been officially approved by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), the German federal automotive transport authority. The automaker revealed that this updated version of DRIVE PILOT, designed for speeds of up to 95km/h, is…
Sony Honda’s EV to Offer In-Car Karaoke and Movie Streaming for Ultimate Entertainment
December 17, 2024 – Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony Group and Honda focused on pure electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a partnership with Canadian media services company Stingray Group. The collaboration will introduce Stingray’s karaoke library, featuring over 100,000 songs, into the “AFEELA” model, which is set to begin accepting orders in…
Tesla Faces Major Autopilot Computer Issues in New US Cars, Disrupting Multiple Vehicle Functions
December 17, 2024 – According to a report by Electrek, a significant number of new Tesla vehicles have encountered failures in their autopilot computers, resulting in the malfunction of various features including active safety functions, cameras, GPS navigation, and range estimation. This widespread issue has placed considerable strain on Tesla’s after-sales service. Electrek, through internal…
Meta Shares Hit Historic Peak, Prompting Zuckerberg to Sell Over $2.2 Billion in Stock
December 17, 2024 – This year, Meta’s stock price has surged ahead, repeatedly hitting new highs, prompting its co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to sell a significant amount of company shares. According to an analysis by “Fortune” magazine based on publicly disclosed trading data, Zuckerberg has sold Meta stock worth over 2.2billionintotalthisyear.JustinDecemberalone,hehasalreadysoldsharesworth153.2 million. Executive compensation…
OpenAI Unveils Free ChatGPT Search for All, Introduces Real-Time and Advanced Voice Features
December 17, 2024 – As the “OpenAI 12 Days” event enters its eighth day, OpenAI has announced that all logged-in users can now utilize ChatGPT for search functions. OpenAI has implemented deep optimizations into its search algorithms, enabling users to access real-time content (within minutes) in response to their inquiries. This includes information on stocks,…
TikTok Petitions U.S. Supreme Court for Temporary Halt on Ban Awaiting Appeal Verdict
December 17, 2024 – TikTok, the popular social media platform, announced today via a post on X platform that it has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily halt the impending ban set to take effect on January 19th, pending the progress of its appeal process. Previous reports indicated that the law mandates TikTok to…
Apple to Launch Foldable iPad Pro and OLED iPad Air in 2027, Preceded by OLED iPad Mini in 2026
December 17, 2024 – According to a report released by market research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Apple is planning to incorporate OLED display technology into more of its iPad products, including a future foldable iPad. DSCC predicts that Apple intends to launch an 8.5-inch OLED iPad mini in 2026, followed by the release…
BMW to Fuel New German Diesel Cars with Vegetable Oil for Lower Carbon Emissions
December 17, 2024 – BMW, echoing a similar strategy to Toyota, believes that a combination of various technologies is essential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the automotive industry. Effective from next January, BMW will, for the first time, pre-fill all its new diesel models produced in Germany with HVO 100 hydrogenated vegetable oil. According…
Lamborghini CEO Declares 2029 the Right Time for Electric Sports Car Launch, Says Market Not Ready Yet
December 17, 2024 – According to a report by Electrek, the Italian luxury sports car brand Lamborghini has announced that it will postpone the launch of its first all-electric sports car until 2029. CEO Stephan Winkelmann, speaking from the company’s headquarters near Bologna, stated that the global market is not yet ready to embrace a…
Microsoft CEO Nadella Backs OpenAI, Claims Two-Year Lead in AI Race
December 17, 2024 – According to a report by Business Insider, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently stated that OpenAI has a two-year lead in the field of artificial intelligence, making it “pretty much uncontested.” Microsoft began investing in OpenAI in 2019, and the company launched ChatGPT in November 2022, triggering an arms race in the…