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Tesla’s FSD Feature Awaits European Regulatory Approval for Launch
March 1, 2025 – Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta feature, already available in North America, has been quietly rolling out to HW 4.0 models in the Chinese market this week. However, the advanced driver assistance system has not yet made its way to Europe, despite industry speculation that it would arrive there before expanding to…
Thailand and Baidu Collaborate on Digital Campaign to Ease Chinese Visitors’ Safety Worries
March 1, 2025 – In an effort to enhance Thailand’s image as a safe tourist destination and alleviate safety concerns among Chinese tourists, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with a subsidiary of Chinese search engine giant Baidu, according to Bloomberg. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a letter of intent…
Tesla Eyes California Taxi Fleet, Setting Stage for Fully Autonomous Driving
February 28, 2025 – Tesla is seeking approval from the California authorities to offer ride-hailing services, marking a significant step towards Elon Musk’s ambition of ferrying paying customers, especially as its traditional car sales business faces challenges. The electric carmaker applied for a “transportation charter-party carrier permit” from the California Public Utilities Commission late last…
Meta Unveils Lightweight Aria Gen 2 AR Smart Glasses with Real-Time Heart Rate Monitoring
February 28, 2025 – Meta unveiled an experimental augmented reality (AR) smart glasses named Aria Gen 2 yesterday, aimed at advancing machine perception, user-centered contextual artificial intelligence, and robotics technology. This research-oriented product is primarily targeted towards academic and commercial research laboratories and is expected to begin testing in early 2026, with no plans for…
Apple’s Vintage Treasure: Rare Apple-1 Computer Hits the Auction Block, Expected to Fetch Up to $300K
February 28, 2025 – The auction market has always been a hotbed for Apple’s unique products, vintage devices, prototypes, and documents bearing Steve Jobs’ autograph, often fetching prices in the thousands of dollars. According to a report by MacRumors, RR Auction has kicked off a new round of auctions featuring Apple classics today. One of…
OpenAI’s Ortman Jokes: Maybe It’s Time for Us to Make a Social App in Response to Meta’s AI Move
February 28, 2025 – According to a report by CNBC on the 27th local time, Meta is planning to launch a standalone AI application in the second quarter of this year. This move is part of Mark Zuckerberg’s ambition to surpass OpenAI and Google by the end of the year. Unlike competing AI tools such…
Instagram Reportedly Planning Standalone Reels App to Challenge TikTok
February 27, 2025 – According to a report by The Information today, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has informed employees that the platform is contemplating the launch of a standalone application specifically for its short-video feature, Reels. The report suggests that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, intends to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding…
NVIDIA CEO: Blackwell Demand ‘Truly Astonishing’
February 27, 2025 – NVIDIA today released its financial report, anticipating a significant surge in its first-quarter revenue, further highlighting the robust demand for AI chips. Additionally, the company revealed that the order volume for its new Blackwell semiconductors has been “amazing.” However, NVIDIA’s prediction for the gross margin in the current quarter is slightly…
Apple Faces Spotify CEO’s Ire Over ‘Farce’ of DMA Compliance, EU Action Sought
February 27, 2025 – Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has expressed his dissatisfaction with Apple’s current compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), urging EU regulators to take swift action against the tech giant. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ek slammed Apple’s compliance efforts as a “farce” and accused the company of employing…
BMW Commits to Preserving Its Brand Core Despite Power System Updates
February 27, 2025 – During last week’s 2025 Landshut Technology Days, BMW Group unveiled its sixth-generation eDrive technology, incorporating large cylindrical battery cells and a new 800V high-voltage platform supporting ultra-fast charging. This cutting-edge technology will initially be employed in the brand-new Neue Klasse model, with plans to expand it to the entire range of…