Tesla Faces High Sick Leave Rates in Germany, Prompting Musk’s Personal Investigation
September 29, 2024 – Tesla’s sole European car manufacturing plant in Grünheide, Brandenburg, has caught the attention of CEO Elon Musk due to its high absentee rate. According to a report by Handelsblatt, the sick leave rate among employees at the Tesla factory climbed to 17% in August, which is more than three times the…
Sony Faces Legal Challenge in UK Over Allegedly Excessive Game Pricing
September 29, 2024 – A collective lawsuit targeting Sony, scheduled to commence trial on March 2, 2026, with an estimated duration of eight weeks, has been finalized in the UK. The lawsuit alleges that Sony engaged in unlawful pricing practices for digital content, including add-ons, resulting in excessively high costs. The case was initiated by…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Debunks Rumors of Acquiring 7% Stake: ‘Not True At All’
September 29, 2024 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, firmly rejected rumors during a company-wide meeting on Thursday that he would acquire a significant equity stake in the company, stating that such reports are “simply not true.” Addressing the speculations about his potential ownership of OpenAI shares, Altman clarified, “There are no such plans…
Apple’s New Smart Home Device: Square Screen, A18 Chip, and AI Capabilities Revealed
September 27, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on September 26th, Apple is currently developing a smart home product dubbed “HomeAccessory” with an internal codename of “J490.” The device is rumored to be powered by an A18 chip, potentially to support Apple Intelligence. The report, citing reliable sources, reveals…
OpenAI’s Top Brass Exit Unrelated to Restructuring, CEO Altman Maintains
September 27, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has dismissed any correlation between the departures of three top executives and the company’s planned reorganization, stating that the board has been contemplating this restructuring for several months. Yesterday, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, Mira Murati, unexpectedly announced her resignation. Within hours,…
Meta Ends Production of Quest Pro After Two-Year Run
September 27, 2024 – Meta has recently announced the discontinuation of its high-end virtual reality headset, the Quest Pro, with plans to clear out the inventory by the end of the year. Introduced in 2022, the Quest Pro received a lukewarm response from the market. While Meta did not explicitly state the reasons for halting…
LoveFrom by Jony Ive Gets a Makeover: Introducing a New Font and Mascot
September 27, 2024 –LoveFrom, the design firm founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, has announced a significant rebranding effort. Alongside its minimalist text logo, the company has introduced a delightful new animated logo featuring a bear mascot named Montgomery. The new logo was unveiled to the world by LoveFrom designer Mike Matas via…
Flatpanelshd Laments: Expensive TVs Still Plagued by Screensaver Ads
September 27, 2024 –In a blog post published on September 25th, technology media outlet Flatpanelshd expressed amazement at the presence of advertisements even on one of the most expensive televisions available. During their evaluation of LG’s latest high-end G4 OLED TV, they stumbled upon full-screen screensaver advertisements that were tailored to the user’s region. The…
Volkswagen and German Unions Enter Critical Labor Talks Amid Layoff, Plant Closure Concerns
September 26, 2024 – Negotiations between Volkswagen executives and labor unions commenced on Wednesday, addressing salary issues that could potentially determine the extent of layoffs and possible plant closures at Europe’s largest automaker in Germany. Thorsten Gröger, the chief negotiator for the union, stated unequivocally, “We will not negotiate on plant closures or massive layoffs.”…
Google Files Complaint Against Microsoft for Anti-Competitive Practices in Cloud Computing Market
September 26, 2024 – Google has officially filed a complaint with the European Commission on September 25th, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive practices in the cloud computing market. According to Google, Microsoft has utilized unfair licensing terms through its dominant Windows Server and Microsoft Office products, making it difficult for a significant number of customers to…