Rivian Pumps $120M into U.S. Supply Chain to Counter Tariff Strains
May 7, 2025 – On Monday local time, U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian unveiled a $120 million investment plan to establish a supplier park adjacent to its factory in Normal, Illinois. This move comes on the heels of the company’s previously announced $1.5 billion expansion initiative for its Illinois – based production facility. According to…
Breaking Barriers: Voicebox AI’s Natural Voice Generation Redefines Virtual Assistants
June 19, 2023 – In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Meta has introduced its latest innovation, the Voicebox AI model. Unlike its competitors, which are limited to responding through text or images, Voicebox AI sets itself apart with its ability to generate audio messages for seamless communication. Voicebox AI revolutionizes the way we interact…
Nokia X30 5G Spotted Testing Android 14 Update: GeekBench Revelations
January 11, 2024 – Recent reports indicate that HMD Global, or possibly Nokia Mobile, is currently testing the Android 14 update for the Nokia X30 5G smartphone. However, specific details regarding the rollout timeline remain unclear. According to information from the GeekBench benchmark database, the Nokia X30 achieved a score of 919 in the single-core…
UK Reviews EV Transition Targets After Hearing From Automakers
November 30, 2024 – The UK government is reconsidering its electric vehicle (EV) sales targets following warnings and feedback from automakers, announcing plans to hold consultations on its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) transition regulations. In January of this year, the government unveiled a roadmap to achieve a ZEV transition by 2035, with ambitions to have 80%…
Google’s Assistant Team Shakeup Results in Layoff of Over 20 Data Scientists
November 02, 2023 – Google’s Restructuring Impacts Assistant Team Reports from Business Insider suggest that Google has recently laid off a number of employees working on its Assistant project, according to internal sources and an employee document that recorded the company’s internal job cuts. On Monday, some of the employees working on the Assistant project…
Florida Family Sues NASA after Space Debris Pierces Their Home
June 24, 2024 – Earlier this year, a family in Florida had a harrowing experience when their house was hit by a piece of space debris, puncturing the roof. According to a report by CBSNews, the incident occurred on March 8th at the home of Alejandro Otero in Naples. Otero, who was on vacation at…
PlayStation Portal: A Unique Companion to PS5, Not a Nintendo Switch Competitor
October 30, 2023 – Sony’s Senior Vice President, Eric Lempel, recently sat down with BBC for an exclusive interview to shed light on the upcoming hardware innovations in the world of gaming. These exciting new developments include the handheld gaming device, PlayStation Portal, and the Access Accessibility Controller designed to cater to gamers with disabilities….
Apple Unveils iOS 17: Transforming iPhones into Home Smart Screens
May 25, 2023 – Apple’s iOS 17 to Transform iPhones into Home Smart Screens In a recent edition of the Power On newsletter by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, exciting details emerged about Apple’s upcoming iOS 17 release. The tech giant is set to revolutionize the lock screen interface, effectively turning iPhones into versatile “home smart screens.”…
Google Slashes Hundreds of Jobs in Android and Pixel Teams
April 14, 2025 – Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees in its Platforms and Devices division, as per a source familiar with the matter disclosed to The Information last Friday. The layoffs, which encompassed applications like the Android platform, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser, occurred after Google…
LG Unveils StanbyME 2: The Ultimate Portable TV with a Carry Strap
January 9, 2025 – At the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG Electronics unveiled its latest innovation, the StanbyME 2 portable TV. Following the success of its predecessor, the original StanbyME, and its suitcase-style follow-up product, the new model promises significant upgrades and enhanced features. The most notable enhancement in the StanbyME 2 is the…