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Amazon Aims for the Moon with Plan to Deploy 100,000 Custom AI Chips
November 26, 2024 – Amazon has embarked on a moonshot initiative to deploy 100,000 second-generation custom chips, aiming to enhance data processing efficiency and trim down AI chip procurement costs, Bloomberg reported on November 25th. Citing informed sources, the news outlet revealed that Amazon has established an engineering lab in Austin, Texas, USA, and assembled…
Musk Surprised: California EV Subsidies to Exclude Tesla
November 26, 2024 – On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared that if President Trump decides to abolish the federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs) upon taking office, the state of California will introduce a separate rebate program for EV buyers. However, he also mentioned that the current proposal excludes Tesla’s popular models, and…
Samsung in Talks with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into Galaxy AI
November 26, 2024 – According to financial analyst Dan Nystedt on platform X, OpenAI is currently engaged in discussions with Samsung Electronics regarding a potential collaboration. The talks center around the possibility of integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Samsung’s Galaxy AI, mirroring a similar partnership already established between Apple and OpenAI. Such a move, if realized,…
Apple’s AirTag 2 to Stick With Button Cell Battery, Says Gurman
November 25, 2024 – According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter today, Apple’s upcoming AirTag 2 will continue to utilize a button cell battery rather than a rechargeable one. Gurman mentioned last week that Apple is currently developing a new AirTag, codenamed B589, which has progressed to mass production testing. The tech giant…
Gurman Says iOS 19 Will Preview Enhanced Siri in 2025, Full Features Arriving in Spring 2026
November 25, 2024 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple is planning a significant enhancement for Siri in iOS 19, which is expected to be announced at WWDC 2025 next June. According to the report, Siri will become more like ChatGPT in key functionalities, allowing it to handle more complex requests….
Mercedes-Benz Aims to Slash Costs by Billions Each Year
November 24, 2024 – According to a report by Handelsblatt on Thursday, a spokesperson for Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to cut costs by billions of euros annually in the coming years. The spokesperson, as reported, did not elaborate on the specific measures to be taken for cost reduction and remained silent on the possibility of…
Amazon Faces EU Investigation Over Potential Favoritism Towards Its Own Brands in E-commerce Market
November 22, 2024 – Amazon may face an investigation by the European Union next year, according to a report by Reuters on November 21st, regarding whether it favors its own branded products in the e-commerce market. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter revealed that European antitrust regulators have established a case under new rules….
Boeing CEO Warns: Serious Cultural Issues Demand Mistake-Free Future
November 22, 2024 – Following a company-wide meeting on November 20th, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg expressed concerns regarding the company’s deep-seated cultural issues, stating that it cannot afford to make any further mistakes. In his address, Ortberg pointed out the bloated management structure, wasteful spending, and a culture of internal strife and blame-shifting within the…
Ford Announces 4,000 Job Cuts in Europe Amid Passenger Car Struggles
November 21, 2024 – Ford Motor Company has announced plans to lay off 4,000 employees in Europe, primarily affecting its operations in the UK and Germany. The decision comes as the automaker expresses concerns over the “health” of its passenger vehicle business. According to Ford, the company has suffered “significant” losses in recent years due…
Google Fights Back: DOJ’s Order to Sell Chrome ‘Harms Consumers, Developers, and US Tech Leadership’
November 21, 2024 – Following a report by tech media outlet AppleInsider on November 20th, revealing that the US Department of Justice has ordered Google to sell its Chrome browser, the search engine giant has launched a counterattack. Google argues that such a move would harm consumers, developers, and America’s technological leadership. According to the…