Bezos-Backed $25K Auto Unveils Transformative ‘Transformer-Like’ Design
April 22, 2025 – A cutting-edge electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto, is making headlines as it gears up for the grand unveiling of its inaugural product, with prototype vehicles now spotted cruising California’s streets. Sources familiar with the matter, cited by TechCrunch, suggest the enigmatic company is building buzz around a…
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro/Max to Feature ‘Sky Blue’ Colorway, Surpassing Sierra Blue’s Appeal
April 22, 2025 – A recent post by insider Majin Bu on April 21st has shed light on Apple’s plans for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to the report, Apple is considering introducing a new “Sky Blue” color option for these two high-end models. The source, drawing information from supply…
LG & Samsung Sue Indian Govt Over E-Waste Rules: Costs to Triple, Firms Claim
April 22, 2025 – Legal documents filed in the Delhi High Court reveal that LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics have jointly filed a lawsuit against the Indian government this month, challenging a provision in the “2024 E-Waste Management Amendment Rules” related to “minimum recycling payout standards.” The move marks the eighth foreign-owned corporation to contest…
Tech Moguls Cash Out Ahead of Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: Zuckerberg Leads with $733M Haul
April 21, 2025 – A wave of significant stock sales by top corporate executives emerged just prior to President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff policies, as reported by Bloomberg. Executives from major companies, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle CEO Safra Catz, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, collectively divested billions of dollars in company…
“Thanks” to ChatGPT Drains OpenAI’s Budget by Tens of Millions
April 21, 2025 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of daily life, assisting with tasks, solving problems, and even engaging in casual conversations. Yet, beneath these interactions lies a substantial cost. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that processing simple greetings and polite exchanges costs “tens of millions of dollars” monthly. Phrases…
Tesla’s Surge in Japan: A Rare Bright Spot Amid Global Sales Dip
April 21, 2025 – Tesla’s performance in the Japanese market has emerged as a rare beacon of success amidst a broader global decline, as reported by Nikkei Asia. While the company does not release regional sales figures, estimates based on data from the Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA) reveal a significant uptick in demand. Tesla…
Volvo Slashes 800 U.S. Jobs as Tariffs Fuel Demand Uncertainty in Heavy-Duty Sector
April 21, 2025 – Volvo Group disclosed on Friday (North American time) that it intends to cut up to 800 positions across three of its facilities within the next three months due to market uncertainties stemming from U.S. government tariff policies. The job reductions will affect the Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania; the Dublin…
Tesla Faces Lawsuit as U.S. Owner Claims Model Y Mileage Inflated by 117% Max
April 21, 2025 – A legal battle is brewing in the U.S. as Nyree Hinton, the owner of a 2020 Tesla Model Y, has filed a lawsuit against the electric vehicle manufacturer, alleging that the company’s mileage calculations are not based on conventional direct measurements but rather on software – driven estimates. According to Hinton,…
Google Found Guilty of Online Ad Monopoly by U.S. District Court
April 18, 2025 – A U.S. District Court judge, Leonie Brinkema, has found Google guilty of anti-competitive practices in the online advertising sector, specifically in the markets for publisher ad servers and open web display ad exchanges. The judge noted that Google had imposed conditions on publishers who wished to utilize its ad exchange platform,…
Musk’s Grok Boosts User Experience with Memory Feature, Targeting ChatGPT and Gemini
April 18, 2025 – Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is accelerating efforts to bridge the gap between its chatbot, Grok, and industry leaders like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Today, xAI unveiled a new “memory” feature for Grok, designed to retain contextual details from past conversations, enabling more personalized recommendations based on user interactions—provided the bot…