Finance
From Radio Shack Purchase to Auction Block: Steve Jobs’ Check Sells for Over $46,000
December 08, 2023 – In the heart of Silicon Valley, a piece of history recently resurfaced, connecting the dots between technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. It wasn’t a groundbreaking gadget or a prototype of a digital revolution, but rather a simple, yet significant artifact from 1976: a check for $4.01, signed by Steve Jobs, co-founder…
Apple’s New Initiative: 25 Free Xcode Cloud Hours Monthly for Developers
December 08, 2023 – In a significant move to empower its developer community, Apple Inc. has announced a pivotal update for members of the Apple Developer Program. Starting January 2024, all members will receive a complimentary allocation of 25 Xcode Cloud computing hours per month, at no additional cost. Xcode Cloud, an integrated continuous integration…
Tesla’s Revival Plans for Shanghai Phase Three Factory Construction
December 07, 2023 – Tesla is reportedly planning to revive the construction of its third automotive factory in Shanghai. According to sources close to the matter, Tesla initiated preparations for the construction of the third phase of the factory in 2021, forming teams for the project. However, progress was halted in the middle of last…
Rare Steve Jobs-Signed 1970s Apple Check Hits Auction Block
December 05, 2023 – Rare 1970s Apple Inc. Check Signed by Steve Jobs Up for Auction A rare 1970s Apple Inc. check signed by Steve Jobs is currently up for auction, set to conclude on December 7th. There are currently 21 bidders vying for this unique piece of history, with the current auction price sitting…
LG Display’s New CEO Takes Charge with a Focus on Profitability
December 05, 2023 – LG Display, after enduring six consecutive quarters of operating losses, welcomed its new CEO, Jeong Cheol-dong, who officially assumed office last Friday. He emphasized that improving the company’s performance and turning losses into profits is the most pressing task at hand. In his inaugural message to the employees, Jeong Cheol-dong stated,…
Managing Expectations: OpenAI’s Cautionary Note on AI Business Transformations
December 05, 2023 – OpenAI’s Cautionary Note on Rapid Business Transformation with AI While OpenAI is actively working towards expanding its enterprise user base, some of the company’s top executives are cautioning against expecting rapid, transformative changes in their businesses through this technology. In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI’s Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, emphasized…
Spotify Announces Layoffs of 1,500 Employees Amid Rising Costs
December 04, 2023 – Spotify, in an email statement today, announced its decision to lay off 1,500 employees, constituting 17% of its workforce, citing “rising costs.” This comes after the company had already let go of 600 employees in January and another 200 in June of this year. Earlier reports revealed that Spotify posted its…
Altman’s Potential Windfall: OpenAI’s AI Chip Deal with Rain AI
December 04, 2023 – Despite the recent turmoil surrounding Sam Altman, including his dismissal and subsequent reinstatement, it appears that he stands to profit even if OpenAI continues developing ChatGPT without him. This potential windfall is tied to an agreement that OpenAI entered into while Altman was CEO. The company signed a letter of intent…
Apple’s Shift Towards 6G Technology Development
December 04, 2023 – Apple’s 6G Endeavor Takes Center Stage In a recent edition of “Power On” by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple’s plans for 6G technology development were brought to the forefront. Simultaneously, in his own Twitter post, Gurman boldly declared, “Forget Apple’s 5G modem – though it’s not officially canceled, Apple’s 6G research…
OpenAI’s Employee Stock Sale Plan: A December Update
December 01, 2023 – OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup, is reportedly sticking to its plan to allow employees to sell their company shares through a “tender offer,” granting them an additional month to consider selling their holdings, according to multiple sources. Insiders had previously revealed that OpenAI has been in negotiations with investors regarding the…