Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s US$55 Billion Compensation Plan Rejected by Delaware Court
January 31, 2024 – News emerged on the 31st that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s US$55 billion compensation plan has been rejected by the Chief Justice of the Court of Chancery in Delaware, following raised by Tesla shareholders. The judge opined that the massive stock option award granted to Musk by Tesla in 2018 was unfair,…
Apple’s Vision Pro Patents Enable Virtual Drawing Without Apple Pencil
March 29, 2024 – Recent disclosures from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reveal that Apple has secured two patents related to its Vision Pro technology, enabling users to create artwork in virtual environments without the need for physical writing implements like the Apple Pencil. The first patent, titled “Input System for Head-Mounted…
Panasonic Shifts Focus: Exiting Lead-Acid Battery Production, Embracing EV Lithium-ion Batteries
June 1, 2023 – Panasonic Takes a New Direction, Focusing on Lithium-ion Battery Production for Electric Vehicles In a strategic move, Panasonic Corporation announced on May 31 that its subsidiary, Panasonic Energy, has officially withdrawn from lead-acid battery production. Instead, the company will concentrate its operational resources on the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric…
Data Tampering Scandal Hits Panasonic: 93 Cases of Impropriety Across 40 Factories
November 02, 2024 – According to NHK reports, a subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings responsible for electronic components has engaged in misconduct such as tampering with data when registering component materials with certification authorities. A total of 93 instances of irregular operations have been confirmed. In response, top executives of the company will voluntarily return part…
Intel Considers Former Board Member Lip-Bu Tan Among Potential CEO Candidates
December 4, 2024 – Following the announcement of CEO Pat Gelsinger’s retirement, Intel has initiated a review of several external candidates, including former board member Lip-Bu Tan, for the top job, according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions regarding the new CEO are still in their early stages, and no candidate has been…
BYD Claims Top Spot in Global NEV Sales, Outselling Tesla by 4 Times
December 9, 2024 – The global sales rankings for new energy vehicle (NEV) brands in October 2024 have been released by CleanTechnica, with Chinese brands dominating the top 20 list. In this month’s rankings, Chinese brands stood out particularly, occupying thirteen of the top twenty spots. German brands, including Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, secured three…
BMW Chairman Criticizes EU Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars as ‘Dead End’
July 05, 2024 – BMW Chairman and CEO Oliver Zipse has criticized the European Union’s decision to impose a temporary tariff of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made electric vehicles from July 5th. According to Zipse, this measure will not only fail to enhance the competitiveness of the European automotive industry but may actually harm the…
Unveiling the Secret: Exploring Tesla’s Hidden “Elon Mode” in FSD Beta Software
June 20, 2023 – Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software version is still being refined and requires drivers to remain attentive to road conditions, ready to take control of the vehicle at any moment. To ensure safety, Tesla has mandated that owners using the FSD beta cannot keep their hands off the steering wheel for…
OpenAI’s Debut AI Hardware Set for 2026 Launch, Ushering in Era of Ubiquitous ChatGPT Integration
May 28 2025 – Tech media outlet BleepingComputer has revealed today that OpenAI is aiming to introduce a new ChatGPT-powered product by 2026, aiming to position ChatGPT as an omnipresent assistant in users’ daily lives. The information comes from a document dated December 2, 2024, which was disclosed during Google’s antitrust case in the United…
Netflix to Launch Free Ad-Supported Plan in Japan and Germany, Fueled by 40 Million MAU Success
June 25, 2024 – According to a report from Bloomberg, streaming giant Netflix is considering the launch of a fully ad-supported plan, allowing users to watch the platform’s video resources free of charge. However, this plan is not expected to be extended to the U.S. market. Netflix previously experimented with an ad-based free service for…