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Musk’s xAI Unveils Image Creation API at $0.07 per Image Cost
March 21, 2025 – Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has announced the integration of an image generation capability to its Application Programming Interface (API). Currently, this feature is exclusively powered by the “grok-2-image-1212” model, which can produce up to ten images based on a given prompt, processing a maximum of five requests per second….
NVIDIA CEO Admits Quantum Computing Forecast Error, Announces Collaboration with Top Institutions
March 21, 2025 – In a groundbreaking announcement made at the GTX 2025 Annual Developers Conference today, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, revealed the company’s plans to establish a quantum computing research laboratory in Boston. This initiative will see NVIDIA collaborating with scientists from Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Earlier this…
MacBook User Profile in the US: Air Gains Ground, But Pro Remains Top Choice for High-End
March 20, 2025 – According to the latest report from market research firm CIRP, Apple’s revamped MacBook lineup has seen significant enhancements with the introduction of the M4 chip, particularly boosting the performance of the MacBook Air. However, the MacBook Pro, leveraging its professional positioning and long-standing market dominance, continues to hold a firm grip…
Tesla Secures Ride-Service Permit in California, Limited to Employee Shuttles Initially
March 19, 2025 – Tesla has cleared its first regulatory hurdle in launching autonomous ride-hailing services in California, as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the company’s application for a ride-service permit on the 18th. According to the CPUC announcement, with this new permit, Tesla can transport its own employees using Tesla vehicles through…
Apple Halts iOS 18.3.1 Signing: No Downgrade Option for Upgraded iPhones
March 19, 2025 – Apple has officially ceased signing iOS 18.3.1, marking the end of the possibility for iPhone users who have already upgraded to iOS 18.3.2 to revert to the previous version. A review of the updates reveals that Apple released iOS 18.3.2 on March 10th, addressing an issue where some streaming content failed…
Audi Announces Approximately 7,500 Job Cuts in Germany
March 18, 2025 – German luxury automaker Audi has announced today that it will cut up to 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029, affecting areas such as administration and development. The planned measures were agreed upon on Monday by management and labor representatives, local time. It is claimed that these measures will save Audi one…
Sony Unveils Dark Outlaw Games, Led by Call of Duty Veteran Producer
March 18, 2025 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced the establishment of a brand-new first-party studio, Dark Outlaw Games, led by Jason Blundell, a veteran developer known for his work on the Call of Duty series. The revelation about the studio and its origins came from an interview with Jeff Gerstmann, published on Monday,…
Gurman Insights: Apple Holds Off on Portless iPhone Amid Technology, Regulation, and User Experience Balancing Act
March 18, 2025 – In a blog post yesterday, March 17, renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman from Bloomberg revealed that Apple had initially intended to eliminate the USB-C port from the iPhone 17 Air, making it reliant solely on MagSafe wireless charging. However, due to pressures stemming from EU regulations and consumer concerns, the tech…
Apple Abandons $23M Lawsuit in Geep Canada Theft Case of 100,000 Devices After Five Years
March 18, 2025 – Apple Drops $23 Million Lawsuit Against Geep Canada After Five-Year Legal Battle, Leaving Questions Unanswered In a surprising turn of events, tech media outlet AppleInsider reported yesterday (March 17) that Apple has dropped its $23 million lawsuit against Canadian recycling company Geep Canada, following a lengthy five-year legal battle. However, the…
iPhone 17 Air Predicted to Start at $899, Highlighting Ultra-Slim Design and Enhanced Battery Life
March 17, 2025 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple is planning to introduce several innovative designs for the iPhone 17 Air/Slim, set for release this September. According to Gurman, who was briefed on the matter, this mid-range model is expected to have a starting price of approximately…