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…
Sony Shuts Down Long-Running PlayStation London Studio Amid Layoffs
May 22, 2024 – Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially shut down its PlayStation London Studio, marking the end of an era for the venerable game development house. The first-party studio, which was established in 2002 and headquartered in London’s Soho district, was responsible for creating the popular “The Getaway” series and managing the “SingStar” franchise….
Amazon AWS Clarifies: No Halt in Nvidia Chip Orders
May 22, 2024 – Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, has clarified its position on the reported pause in ordering Nvidia’s Grace Hopper chips. In response to a query from Reuters, an AWS spokesperson stated that the company has not halted any orders from Nvidia. The transition from Grace Hopper chips…
OpenAI CEO Predicts Smarter AI Models as the Future’s Greatest Excitement
May 22, 2024 – The Microsoft Build 2024 developer conference kicked off in Seattle, USA, with a special appearance by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. When queried about what to anticipate most, Altman emphasized the pivotal role played by millions of developers in driving significant global changes over the past year. He highlighted the rapid and…
Tesla Reveals Revolutionary Robotaxi Interior: A Steering-Wheel-Free, Two-Seater Car
May 21, 2024 – Tesla has recently released a promotional video via the X platform, urging shareholders to vote in favor of Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation package and the relocation of the company’s incorporation to Texas. Within the video, a glimpse of what appears to be the interior of Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi has sparked…
Elon Musk Demands 25% Voting Rights in Tesla, Threatens to Spin Off AI and Robotics
May 21, 2024 – Elon Musk’s simple “Yes” response on a social media post has sparked widespread attention from the outside world. According to a screenshot of a tweet from @Teslaconomics, Musk is seeking to control 25% of the voting rights in Tesla and has demanded that the domestic company be re-registered in Texas. He…
AGI Unveils Industry-First 16TB HMB SSD at Upcoming COMPUTEX Event
May 21, 2024 – Storage solutions provider AGI has announced its participation in the upcoming COMPUTEX 2024, scheduled to take place from June 4 to 7 in Taipei. The company, known for its innovative storage products, plans to unveil several new additions to its line-up at the international computer exhibition. One of the most notable…
SpaceX Starship Gears Up for Flight with Completed Fourth Launch Rehearsal
May 21, 2024 – SpaceX has announced via its official X account seven hours ago that Starship 29 has completed its Wet Dress Rehearsal, and is now awaiting final launch date approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). According to a report on May 17th, SpaceX had already stacked Starship 29 atop Super Heavy Booster…
Voice Infringement Allegations: Scarlett Johansson Lashes Out at OpenAI
May 21, 2024 – In a recent development, the tech giant OpenAI has decided to temporarily suspend the “Sky” voice feature of its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. The decision comes in response to users pointing out a striking resemblance between the voice and that of actress Scarlett Johansson. According to a blog post by OpenAI, “Sky”…
Zhangyue and AWS Collaborate to Pioneer Multi-Dimensional Reading Experiences with Text-to-Video Technology
May 21, 2024 – In a recent announcement, Zhangyue Technology has struck a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to revolutionize the reading experience for users through the utilization of Amazon’s SageMaker machine learning platform and Stable Diffusion plugin solutions in Beijing and Ningxia regions. This collaboration promises to deliver multi-dimensional reading interactions, including…