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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…
Microsoft and Alphabet Top the 2024 Forbes Best Employers List, Samsung Electronics Drops to Third
October 11, 2024 – Forbes magazine has recently unveiled its 2024 list of the Best Employers, with Microsoft, Alphabet (the parent company of Google), and Samsung Electronics occupying the top three spots. This prestigious ranking was determined through a comprehensive survey conducted by Forbes and the German polling agency Statista. The survey reached out to…
Honda Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles in U.S. Due to Steering System Fault
October 10, 2024 – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Wednesday that Honda will recall approximately 1.7 million vehicles in the United States due to a potential steering issue that could elevate the risk of crashes. The recall includes several popular models, such as the 2022-2025 Honda Civic Type R, Acura Integra,…
California Governor Rejects AI Safety Bill SB 1047, Citing Innovation Hindrance
September 30, 2024 – California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the controversial “Safe Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Model Act” (SB 1047), citing multiple factors that influenced his decision. These include the burden the bill would place on AI companies, California’s leading position in the field, and criticisms that the bill may be overly broad….
Ford CEO Jim Farley Plans to Ditch ‘Boring’ Cars for ‘Iconic’ Models
September 29, 2024 – According to a report by automotive media outlet Motor1, Ford CEO Jim Farley stated in an interview that the company intends to phase out “boring” models and shift its focus towards a series of “iconic” vehicles. Ford has made the decision to discontinue several models, including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion, and…