Nikola Files for Bankruptcy, Marking the Fall of a Silicon Valley Darling
February 20, 2025 – Nikola Corp., the once-promising hydrogen electric truck startup, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, citing its inability to find a buyer or raise additional funds to sustain its operations. Nikola, which was once a darling of Silicon Valley, saw its valuation soar to $30 billion after going public…
Apple Embraces Bigger Screens: No More Small-Screen iPhones
February 20, 2025 – Apple today unveiled the iPhone 16e while bidding farewell to the iPhone SE 3, signaling a shift as the company’s iPhone lineup has fully transitioned into the era of 6.x-inch screens, with no “small-screen” smartphones remaining in its sales portfolio. Here’s a look back at the evolution of iPhone screen sizes…
Honda Prepared to Resume Acquisition Talks Following Potential Change at Nissan
February 19, 2025 – Honda and Nissan have decided to halt their merger talks last week, barely two months after the two companies reached an exploratory cooperation agreement to launch a new holding company in 2026. According to a report by the Financial Times yesterday, sources close to the merger negotiations revealed that Honda would…
After Announcing 7,000 Layoffs, Continental AG to Cut 3,000 More R&D Jobs in Germany
February 19, 2025 – According to a report by Reuters, the German Continental AG announced on Tuesday local time that its automotive division plans to cut 3,000 research and development jobs by the end of 2026. This layoff measure is being implemented in addition to the previously announced reduction of 7,000 jobs, as part of…
Tesla’s ‘Made in India’ Journey Begins: Factory Site Selection in Progress
February 19, 2025 – Tesla is making steady progress in its plans to enter the Indian market, according to sources cited by the Economic Times of India. Following the recruitment of talent in the country, the electric vehicle giant has now begun searching for suitable land. Maharashtra is emerging as the top contender for Tesla’s…
AI Powerhouse Emerges: Ex-OpenAI CTO Leads New Startup With Veteran Talent
February 19, 2025 – According to Bloomberg, a new AI startup has been founded by former OpenAI Chief Technology Officer, Murati, along with several other executives from her previous employer. Named Thinking Machines Lab, the company is dedicated to developing AI models and products that enable broader collaboration between humans and AI, targeting a wide…
Apple iPhone 17 Series Boosts Wired Charging to Max 35W
February 19, 2025 – According to a report published by technology media outlet MacRumors, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu has revealed that the upcoming iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max models will support a maximum of 35W wired charging. In 2024, ChargerLAB conducted tests and discovered that…
Exposed iPhone SE 4 Case Reveals Single Camera Setup and Potential Size Difference with iPhone 14
February 18, 2025 – In a recent blog post, tech media outlet macworld shared insights into the potential design of Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4 (also rumored to be called the iPhone 16E) based on a phone case sourced from German accessory maker DeinDesign. While the information remains unofficial and based on supplier and industry…
Tesla Model S Endures: 400,000 Kilometers and Still Goes 327 Kilometers on the Highway
February 18, 2025 – A recent study has revealed that even a Tesla Model S with extremely high mileage can still maintain impressive battery performance, making it capable of handling long-distance trips. This conclusion was drawn from an actual test conducted by the Out of Spec Testing team, who put a 2019 Tesla Model S…
Apple Postpones Launch of New AI Siri to May with iOS 18.5, According to Gurman
February 18, 2025 – According to a recent report by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the release of Apple’s updated Siri, part of the Apple Intelligence division, has been delayed until May of this year, along with the launch of iOS 18.5. Gurman previously stated that the reason for the postponement was due to “engineering challenges…