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Amazon Makes Its Move: Officially Enters Online Car Sales Business
December 11, 2024 – Amazon today announced its official entry into the online car sales business, launching Amazon Autos in select regions of the United States. Amazon Autos, an e-commerce initiative, enables customers to search, order, and purchase new cars, trucks, and SUVs from dealerships. The retail giant has kicked off this new venture with…
Apple Watch Ultra 3 to Gain Satellite Texting Capability, Reports Gurman
December 11, 2024 – According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the next generation of Apple Watch Ultra is poised to offer satellite connectivity, a feature that Apple first introduced in its iPhone 14 series in 2022. Initially designed for sending emergency text messages in areas without network coverage, this functionality has since been extended to…
Meta’s Quest v72 Update Brings Enhanced Hand Tracking and Streamlined PC Pairing
December 10, 2024 – Meta has recently announced the rollout of the Quest v72 update, introducing a slew of new features that enhance the virtual reality experience. These advancements include accelerated hand tracking, easier pairing with Windows 11 PCs, and improved keyboard visibility in the VR environment. The update will be gradually released, meaning some…
Apple’s AI Head Dismisses AGI, Sees it as Unrealistic in Near Future
December 10, 2024 – In a recent interview with WIRED, John Giannandrea, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy, expressed a viewpoint that stands in contrast to many other AI companies regarding Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Giannandrea stated that Apple is not interested in pursuing AGI, as the goal appears unrealistic…
Apple Overtakes Microsoft as ‘Best Managed Company in the U.S.’ After Four-Year Run
December 10, 2024 – In a notable shift in the ranks of corporate management excellence, Apple has claimed the title of “Best-Managed Company in the U.S.,” according to the “Management Top 250” list released by the Drucker Institute this year. This new position marks the end of Microsoft’s four-year streak at the top, as the…
Intel Should Prioritize AI Over Foundry Services Transition, Says TSMC Founder
December 10, 2024 – At a recent event for the launch of his autobiography, TSMC founder Zhang Zhongmou expressed his views on Intel’s current situation, stating that the company should have focused on artificial intelligence rather than attempting to transition into a chip foundry role. According to Reuters, Zhang, who is also known as Morris…
Steam Hits New High: Over 39 Million Concurrent Users Online
December 9, 2024 – Steam, the PC gaming platform owned by Valve, has set a new record with over 39 million concurrent online users, peaking at 39,205,447 today. This figure represents an increase of 839,815 users compared to the 38 million users recorded three months ago. In the past 24 hours, the most popular game…
Apple to Make its Retail Debut in Saudi Arabia in 2026
December 9, 2024 – Apple has announced its plans to launch an online store in Saudi Arabia by the summer of 2025, offering a comprehensive range of products, services, and Arabic language support. In a further expansion move, the tech giant intends to open the first of several flagship retail stores in the country starting…
Apple Vision Pro Sales Fall Below 500,000 Units, High Price and Lack of Killer App Cited as Reasons
December 9, 2024 – In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman mentioned that the usage of Apple’s Vision Pro by its users is not as high as previously anticipated. “Since Vision Pro was launched in February this year, I’ve heard that the company has sold fewer than 500,000 units,” Gurman stated. According…
Waymo Set to Launch Autonomous Taxi Services in Miami by 2026
December 9, 2024 – According to a Reuters report, Waymo, the autonomous driving subsidiary of Alphabet, disclosed on December 5th that it would be expanding its self-driving taxi service to Miami, Florida, in an effort to gain an edge in the increasingly competitive market. Additionally, Waymo announced a partnership with Moove, an automotive financing company,…