Tech News
EV Guru Andy Palmer Cautions Against Hybrid Detour, Urges Auto Industry to Embrace Pure Electric to Stay Ahead of China
December 26, 2024 – Andy Palmer, known as the “godfather of electric vehicles,” has issued a stark warning to automobile manufacturers considering abandoning electric vehicles in favor of hybrid cars. Palmer, who previously served as CEO of Aston Martin and held senior positions at Nissan, sat down for an interview with Business Insider where he…
Toyota Faces 10th Consecutive Month of Production Drop, But Sales Are on the Upswing
December 26, 2024 – Despite achieving global sales growth for the second consecutive month driven by strong demand in the United States and China, Toyota Motor Corporation reported a decline in its global production for the tenth straight month in November. The world’s largest automaker produced a total of 869,230 vehicles globally in November, representing…
OpenAI’s Next Move: Exploring the Development of Humanoid Robots
December 25, 2024 – According to a report by The Information today, insiders from OpenAI have recently revealed that the company is exploring the possibility of developing humanoid robots. This news was learned from two “directly informed sources” by the media. However, details about this potential project remain scarce, and it is currently unclear when…
Apple Exec Reveals Reasons Behind Not Developing a Search Engine: High Costs, Enormous Risks, and Commitment to Privacy
December 25, 2024 – In a statement submitted to the Federal Court in Washington D.C., Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President, elaborated on the reasons why Apple has no intention to develop a search engine similar to Google’s. Cue highlighted that developing a search engine would involve significant costs, pose immense risks, and contradict Apple’s…
Renault Weighs All Options as Nissan and Honda Enter Merger Talks
December 24, 2024 – Renault has announced tonight that it has been informed of the statements released by Nissan and Honda regarding the official launch of their negotiations for a potential business merger. According to Renault, these discussions are still in their infancy. As a major shareholder in Nissan, Renault stated that it would consider…
Honda and Nissan Aim for June 2025 Merger, with New Company Head to Be Picked by Honda
December 23, 2024 – According to a report by NHK today, Honda and Nissan are hoping to finalize a merger agreement by June 2025, with negotiations kicking off on Monday local time. Insiders have revealed that the two automotive giants are planning to establish a holding company that will oversee the operations of both companies….
Apple’s AirPods to Gain Heart Rate, Body Temperature Monitoring: AirPods Pro 3 Could Be First
December 23, 2024 – In his recent “Power On” newsletter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has unveiled the latest advancements in Apple’s AirPods health feature development. Gurman disclosed that Apple is currently exploring a range of health-monitoring capabilities for its AirPods, including a heart rate monitor, body temperature sensor, and novel sensors capable of tracking “numerous…
Microsoft to Host Another Xbox Developer Direct Next Month, According to Reports
December 20, 2024 – Microsoft is set to continue its tradition of holding an Xbox Developer Direct in January, according to a recent report by The Verge’s Tom Warren. This will mark the third consecutive year that the company has organized such an event, following the first in January 2023 and the second in January…
Apple Scraps Plan for Monthly iPhone Rental Service
December 19, 2024 – Apple has scrapped its plans to introduce a hardware subscription service, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The proposed service was designed to allow customers to “subscribe” to a new iPhone every year through monthly payments. Gurman had previously revealed in 2022 that Apple was exploring a hardware subscription…
Honda Explores Merger, Capital Tie-Up, and Holding Company Options with Nissan
December 18, 2024 – Following a Bloomberg report earlier today, Honda’s Executive Vice President, Shinji Aoyama, responded to rumors of a potential merger between Honda and Nissan. Aoyama stated that Honda is exploring several options, including a full merger, capital collaboration, or the establishment of a holding company. According to informed sources, the two automotive…