Finance
Nissan Announces Global Layoffs of 9,000 Amid 94% Net Profit Plunge
November 11, 2024 – The automotive industry is experiencing rapid changes, and the downfall of once-dominant giants can occur swiftly. Recently, the financial reports for the first half of the fiscal year (April to September 2024) from Japan’s seven major car manufacturers have been released, revealing a decline in net profits for Toyota, Honda, Nissan,…
Booking.com Eyes Layoffs to Bolster Industry Flexibility
November 11, 2024 – Booking, the world’s largest online travel company, has announced potential layoffs as part of an organizational structure review. In an email statement released on Saturday, the company stated that the review process is still in its early stages and no final decisions have been made. “This is a difficult but necessary…
NVIDIA Tops Charts with $3.6 Trillion Market Value, Claiming Worldwide Leadership
November 08, 2024 – NVIDIA has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first company to surpass a market value of 3.6trillion.OnThursday,itssharesreachedanall−timehigh,closingwithamarketcapitalizationof3.65 trillion. This surpassed Apple’s previous record of $3.57 trillion set on October 21st. In the race among technology giants like Microsoft and Alphabet to build artificial intelligence computing power and capture emerging technology markets,…
Precision Raises 93Million,Reaching500 Million Valuation as Neuralink Competitor
November 07, 2024 – According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Precision Neuroscience, a brain-computer interface company, is seeking to raise 100millioninfunding.Thecompanyhasalreadysecured93 million, resulting in a valuation of approximately $500 million. Precision is positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s Neuralink. This new infusion of funds provides Precision with additional financial…
DCT Now Under Tessolve’s Ownership After 4 Billion Rupee Acquisition from Goodix
November 07, 2024 – Tessolve, an Indian company, has announced its acquisition of Dream Chip Technologies (DCT), a chip design firm located in Hannover, Germany, for a sum of 4 billion rupees. This move significantly bolsters Tessolve’s expertise in AI, automotive, and data center chip design. Simultaneously, the company has expanded its European footprint with…
Ferrari Reports 6.5% YoY Growth in Q3 Revenue, Delivers 3,383 Vehicles
November 06, 2024 – Ferrari has recently released its third-quarter financial report, revealing a revenue of 1.64 billion euros, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.5%. The adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) stood at 638 million euros, marking a 7.1% growth compared to the same period last year. It is worth noting…
ByteDance Reports 35% Year-on-Year Revenue Growth to $73 Billion in First Half of 2024, with International Revenue Surging Over 60%
November 05, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, ByteDance has achieved remarkable growth in its international revenue, increasing by over 60% in the first half of this year to reach approximately $17 billion. Furthermore, the company’s total revenue for the same period was primarily driven by advertising and e-commerce businesses from its…
GM’s Move Away from Apple CarPlay Backed by Software Head’s Strong Belief
November 05, 2024 – In a recent conversation released by The Verge, Baris Cetinok, Senior Vice President at General Motors (GM) responsible for software and services, product management, project management, and design, shared his insights on the company’s strategic decisions regarding in-car technology. Having joined GM from Apple just over a year ago, Cetinok emphasized…
Nvidia Eyes Investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, Seeking to Join Multibillion-Dollar Funding Round
November 05, 2024 – According to informed sources, Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is planning to raise 5billionatavaluationofapproximately45 billion. Potential investors include venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Vy Capital. Reports from The Information indicate that xAI representatives have disclosed to potential investors that Nvidia has engaged in discussions regarding xAI’s…
Innovative Startup Synchron Transforms Brain-Computer Interfaces with Its Non-Invasive Stentrode Device
November 04, 2024 – Backed by tech titans Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, the startup Synchron is emerging as a frontrunner in the race for less invasive brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2012 as SmartStent and later renamed in 2016, Synchron has raised a total of $145 million in funding, positioning it as a serious contender…