Apple US Offers 2022 Refurbished iPad Air/Pro Models with Prices Starting at $469, Discounts Ranging 15%-20%
September 14, 2024 – Apple has recently expanded its range of officially refurbished devices on its US website, introducing the 2022 models of iPad Pro and iPad Air. The refreshed offerings, featured on the company’s certified refurbished page, encompass: The 11-inch iPad Pro, powered by the M2 chip, now starts at 639forthe128GBmodel,markingasignificantdiscountfromitsoriginalretailpriceof799. Joining the lineup…
Soaring EV Sales in the US Result in Electricity Consumption Surpassing That of the Rail System
May 22, 2024 – According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the annual electricity consumption of light-duty electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States surpassed that of the railroad system for the first time in 2023. The EIA has been publishing estimated electricity consumption data for EVs at the national, regional, and…
Samsung Eyes Collaboration with MediaTek as Exynos 2500 Faces Yield Challenges
June 27, 2024 – Recent reports from South Korean media FNN indicate that Samsung Electronics is facing significant challenges with the production of its Exynos 2500 chip. Due to low yield rates that are currently below the requirements for mass production, the tech giant is exploring alternative options, including a potential collaboration with MediaTek to…
OpenAI CEO Altman Acknowledges DeepSeek’s Performance, Sees Them as Worthy Competitors
February 13, 2025 – In a recent interview with The Times Tech Podcast on Tuesday local time, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his acknowledgment of the technological prowess of Chinese AI company DeepSeek. He praised their “good performance” in developing a chatbot that can now compete with ChatGPT. Altman revealed that he has…
Goertek Unveils Intelligent Wristband Link to Enhance XR Device Interaction
May 5, 2023 – Chinese tech company Goertek has unveiled its latest offering, an intelligent wristband reference design called Link, which aims to improve the interaction experience of XR devices. The wristband features a touch screen, buttons, and simple gestures for controlling and interacting with XR devices, such as AR glasses. It aims to address…
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Sells 47% of Its HP Shares, Retains 5.2% Ownership
December 12, 2023 – In a recent development within the investment world, Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by renowned investor Warren Buffett, has significantly reduced its stake in technology giant HP Inc. The move, highlighted in a regulatory filing on Monday evening, marks a strategic shift in Berkshire’s investment portfolio. Over the past two months,…
Cybertruck Delivery Extravaganza: Tesla’s Texas Gigafactory Event Set for November 30th
November 15, 2023 – Tesla has recently sent out a large number of invitations, confirming that the Cybertruck delivery event will take place on November 30th at the Texas Gigafactory. This marks the culmination of a four-year wait since the Cybertruck’s initial unveiling. Regarding eligibility for attendance at the delivery event, Tesla has stated that…
OpenAI Eyes Browser Market, Gearing Up for Direct Challenge to Google Chrome
November 22, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, OpenAI is considering launching its own AI-based chatbot browser to directly compete with Google. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that OpenAI is in discussions or has already reached agreements with various parties to provide search services for travel, food, real estate, and…
Musk’s Neuralink Raises 600MinNewFundingRound,Reaching9B Valuation Milestone
May 29 2025 – Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface startup, Neuralink, has secured a staggering 600millioninitslatestfundinground,catapultingthecompany’spre−moneyvaluationtoaremarkable9 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by Semafor. This substantial injection of capital comes amidst a backdrop of rapid growth for the neurotechnology firm, which has seen its valuation soar in recent years. Private stock transactions earlier…
Toyota Faces Legal Action in US Over Alleged Hydrogen Market Monopolization
August 05, 2024 – Toyota Motor Corporation has recently been embroiled in a class-action lawsuit in the United States, accused of anti-competitive practices that have monopolized the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle market in California. The alleged actions have led to skyrocketing hydrogen fueling costs for consumers and wasted millions of dollars in taxpayer funds invested…