AI on the Verge: Former OpenAI Exec Says Machines Will Soon Do All Human Computer Tasks
November 05, 2024 – According to a report by Business Insider on November 3, Miles Brundage, the former head of policy research and “AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) preparedness” at OpenAI, has stated that the industry could develop systems capable of “almost remotely completing” all tasks that humans can perform via computers in the coming years….
GM’s Move Away from Apple CarPlay Backed by Software Head’s Strong Belief
November 05, 2024 – In a recent conversation released by The Verge, Baris Cetinok, Senior Vice President at General Motors (GM) responsible for software and services, product management, project management, and design, shared his insights on the company’s strategic decisions regarding in-car technology. Having joined GM from Apple just over a year ago, Cetinok emphasized…
GM Claims Second Spot in US EV Sales, Ford Challenges the Ranking
November 05, 2024 – General Motors has announced that it sold 32,000 electric vehicles in the third quarter of this year, securing the second spot in the US electric vehicle sales rankings. The sold vehicles include models such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Blazer, and Equinox EV, along with the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq….
Nvidia Eyes Investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, Seeking to Join Multibillion-Dollar Funding Round
November 05, 2024 – According to informed sources, Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is planning to raise 5billionatavaluationofapproximately45 billion. Potential investors include venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Vy Capital. Reports from The Information indicate that xAI representatives have disclosed to potential investors that Nvidia has engaged in discussions regarding xAI’s…
Innovative Startup Synchron Transforms Brain-Computer Interfaces with Its Non-Invasive Stentrode Device
November 04, 2024 – Backed by tech titans Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, the startup Synchron is emerging as a frontrunner in the race for less invasive brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2012 as SmartStent and later renamed in 2016, Synchron has raised a total of $145 million in funding, positioning it as a serious contender…
Samsung Initiates Unprecedented Voluntary Retirement Scheme, Cutting Over 30% of Foundry Staff
November 04, 2024 – According to recent media reports, Samsung Electronics executives have revealed plans to implement an unprecedented four-round large-scale voluntary retirement program. This initiative is particularly targeted at the company’s continuously loss-making wafer foundry manufacturing team, with the 8-inch foundry manufacturing and technical team facing a reduction of over 30% in its workforce….
Microsoft Urges Upgrade: 240 Million PCs Face Obsolescence as Win10 Support Ends
November 04, 2024 – Microsoft has officially announced that it will discontinue support services for the Windows 10 system on October 14, 2025, strongly recommending users to migrate to the Windows 11 system as soon as possible. According to Microsoft, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates from October 14, 2025. Continuing to use…
BYD Hits Milestone: 150th Pure Electric Bus Rolls Out in Germany, Surpassing 400 Total Sales
November 04, 2024 – On November 1st, BYD Commercial Vehicles officially announced the completion of the 150th pure electric bus for the German market, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Europe. To date, BYD has sold over 400 electric buses in Germany, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in the…
Apple’s Low-Cost Vision Pro Mass Production Pushed Back to 2027 and Beyond, Says Analyst
November 04, 2024 – According to a recent statement by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the mass production of the low-cost version of Vision Pro has been delayed until after 2027 for some time now. Kuo clarified that this means Apple’s new head-mounted display device in 2025 will only feature an upgraded Vision Pro with an M5…
Tesla Shareholders Back Musk’s $56 Billion Pay Package, Awaiting Final Verdict
November 04, 2024 – The fate of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package will be decided by the end of this year. Kathaleen McCormick, Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, indicated on Thursday that she would make a final ruling by the end of 2024. In January of this year, McCormick had…