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Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ Faces Design Controversy as ‘I, Robot’ Director Mulls Legal Action
October 15, 2024 – Following the conclusion of Tesla’s “We, Rebot” conference, Alex Proyas, director of the film “I, Robot,” took to social media platform X to draw parallels between Tesla’s new products and the futuristic designs featured in his movie. Proyas posted a series of comparative images, juxtaposing Tesla’s Optimus robot, Cybercab self-driving taxi,…
Apple’s Smart Glasses and Camera-Equipped AirPods Rumored for 2027 Release
October 14, 2024 – According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is currently developing a range of vision-based products, including smart glasses similar to the collaboration between Meta and Ray-Ban, as well as AirPods equipped with cameras. However, these products are not expected to be released earlier than 2027, and there is even a possibility…
Google Seeks Delay in California’s Third-Party App Store Order Implementation
October 14, 2024 – Google has filed a request with a federal judge in California to suspend a sweeping court order that demands the tech giant to open up its app store to enhance competition, Reuters reported on the 12th. In court documents submitted on the 11th local time, Google stated that the injunction issued…
Game Freak Addresses Internal Data Leak: Servers Hit by Unauthorized Access
October 14, 2024 – Earlier today, prominent Pokémon leaker CentroLeaks reported that Game Freak, the developer of the Pokémon franchise, had suffered a hack, resulting in a significant leak of internal materials onto the internet. The leaked content encompassed various Pokémon game source codes and even the codename for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console….
Apple to Launch Affordable ‘Apple Vision’ Headset Without EyeSight Next Year: Gurman
October 14, 2024 – According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is still planning to introduce a lower-end Apple Vision headset priced at around $2,000, potentially launching as early as next year. Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the Apple Vision Pro at a price point of $3,499. Previous reports suggested that Apple had halted the…
Hackers Exploit Robot Vacuums, Chasing Pets and Hurling Abuses
October 13, 2024 – Earlier this year, hackers breached multiple Covos Deebot X2 Omni vacuum robots in various US cities, exploiting them to chase pets and hurl racist abuses at their owners, according to a report by ABC News. Several Deebot X2 users stated that their devices were hacked in May. Among them, Minnesota-based lawyer…
EU Demands Details from Temu on Measures to Curb Illegal Product Sales
October 13, 2024 – The European Commission has issued a request for information to the shopping platform Temu, seeking details on the measures taken to prevent the sale of illegal products on its platform, as reported by Reuters on the 11th local time. In a statement released on Friday, the European Commission stated, “Today, the…
Northvolt Seeks €200 Million in Funding Amid 20% Global Layoffs
October 13, 2024 – According to Reuters, on Friday local time, three informed sources revealed that Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery manufacturer, is currently engaged in negotiations with investors and lending institutions to raise approximately 200 million euros in short-term funding, aiming to maintain the company’s financial stability. This week, Northvolt initiated financing talks…
Apple Seeks Vision Pro User Feedback in Comprehensive Survey
October 12, 2024 – Apple has recently initiated a survey campaign targeted at early adopters of its Vision Pro headset, aiming to delve into users’ satisfaction levels, frequency of use, and other pertinent information. This comprehensive inquiry serves as a pivotal tool for Apple to gather invaluable user feedback and steer future product enhancements. The…
Samsung Electronics Initiates Comprehensive Restructuring, Shutting Down LED Business
October 11, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is reportedly undergoing a comprehensive organizational overhaul centered around its manufacturing sites, with plans to deploy research and development (R&D) personnel from its Device Solutions (DS) division, particularly the Equipment Technology Research Institute, directly into its fabrication plants (FABs). According to industry sources cited by Korean media outlet Maeil…