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No Plans for Next-Gen Audi R8, Confirms Volkswagen USA CEO
April 18, 2025 – Volkswagen Group’s U.S. arm has a clear stance on the future of one of its iconic models. Kjell Gruner, the newly appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, has ruled out the possibility of reviving the legendary Audi R8, a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive supercar. During an interview at the New York Auto…
Intel’s Chen Streamlines Leadership, Names Sachin Katti as CTO
April 18, 2025 – Intel’s newly appointed CEO, Li-Wu Chen, has initiated a streamlining of the company’s management structure, with key chip divisions now reporting directly to him, as reported by Reuters today. In a memo sent to employees, Chen announced the promotion of Sachin Katti, head of networking chips, to the position of Chief…
Google Clarifies: ‘3-Day Auto-Reboot’ Android Feature Not Yet Released, Future Optional
April 17, 2025 – Google has revised its support documentation to clarify that the “auto-reboot after three days of continuous lock” feature remains unreleased and will be offered as an optional setting in the future. The company’s recent update to Google Play Services (v25.14) initially stated, “Enabling this feature will automatically reboot your device if…
Apple Quietly Rebrands iPhone 16 Slogan Amid AI Feature Delays
April 17, 2025 – Apple has quietly revamped its global marketing strategy for the iPhone 16 series, replacing the original tagline “Hello, Apple Intelligence” with “Built for Apple Intelligence,” accompanied by notably smaller font sizes. This shift encompasses the entire iPhone 16 lineup as well as the iPad and Mac product lines. Some outdoor advertisements…
Tesla Loses Throne in California: Musk Controversies and Aging Product Lines Blamed
April 17, 2025 – Tesla’s sales in California have taken a significant hit, with a 15% drop in vehicle registrations during the first quarter of this year, as reported by Reuters. This decline comes at a time when California, long a pioneer in electric vehicle adoption, is witnessing a growing backlash against the company and…
OpenAI ChatGPT Unveils Image Library for Effortless AI-Generated Image Management
April 16, 2025 – OpenAI has just unveiled a groundbreaking addition to its ChatGPT AI chatbot: the Image Library feature, now accessible for managing and reviewing AI-generated visuals. This innovative enhancement is designed to streamline the user experience when handling images created by AI. The Image Library is now available to all users across Free,…
AR Showdown: Cook Pushes Apple to Beat Meta to Market with Visionary Glasses
April 14, 2025 – Apple is intensifying its efforts to pioneer augmented reality (AR) glasses, a project CEO Tim Cook has labeled as his “singular priority.” According to an unnamed Apple engineer, Cook’s dedication to AR glasses development is “unwavering,” positioning it as the company’s most critical initiative. While full-scale AR glasses remain years away,…
Google Slashes Hundreds of Jobs in Android and Pixel Teams
April 14, 2025 – Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees in its Platforms and Devices division, as per a source familiar with the matter disclosed to The Information last Friday. The layoffs, which encompassed applications like the Android platform, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser, occurred after Google…
Amazon CEO Jassy Advocates Heavy AI Investment for High Returns
April 11, 2025 – Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has urged businesses to make substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to secure significant financial gains in the future, as per a report by TechCrunch. In his annual letter to shareholders released on Thursday, Jassy emphasized the necessity for companies to allocate “substantial capital” to keep pace…
Mayor Lurie Urges Tech CEOs: How Can We Keep You in San Francisco?
April 7, 2025 – In a recent event, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, as reported by TechCrunch, disclosed his proactive approach to retaining and attracting tech companies to the city. During a local gathering on the 3rd, Lurie mentioned he personally reaches out to CEOs of tech firms and entrepreneurs, asking them directly, “What can…