Electric Future for Subaru Performance, but STI’s Core Remains Intact
April 18, 2025 – During an interview with Auto Express at the New York Auto Show, David Dello Stritto, the European brand manager for Subaru, emphasized the brand’s core values in Europe, encapsulated by the acronym SFT: Safe, Fun, and Tough. “These three letters define what Subaru stands for in Europe today,” Stritto noted, highlighting…
Meta CEO Claims WhatsApp, Instagram Flourished Under Ownership, No Suppression
April 18, 2025 – During a high-profile antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Meta, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg defended his company’s acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram, asserting that these moves were not aimed at stifling competition. The FTC’s lawsuit alleges that Zuckerberg’s decision to acquire WhatsApp was driven by concerns…
Google Unveils Free AI Subscription for U.S. College Students
April 18, 2025 – Google has officially entered the fiercely competitive higher education AI services market, as reported by The Verge. Starting immediately, U.S. college students can enjoy a free subscription to One AI Premium until June 30, 2026, bypassing the standard $20 monthly fee. Google spokesperson Alex Joseph clarified that interested students must register…
Intel’s Chen Streamlines Leadership, Names Sachin Katti as CTO
April 18, 2025 – Intel’s newly appointed CEO, Li-Wu Chen, has initiated a streamlining of the company’s management structure, with key chip divisions now reporting directly to him, as reported by Reuters today. In a memo sent to employees, Chen announced the promotion of Sachin Katti, head of networking chips, to the position of Chief…
After the release of OpenAI’s strongest inference models o3/o4 mini, “photo location check” has become the latest popular gameplay
April 18, 2025 – A new and concerning trend has emerged online, as highlighted by TechCrunch today: an increasing number of users are leveraging ChatGPT to uncover the precise locations of photos. This development is raising eyebrows across the digital landscape. This week, OpenAI unveiled two novel models, o3 and o4-mini, both equipped with image…
Subaru Unveils Trailseeker EV: The Brand’s Quickest Production Model with 375 HP
April 17, 2025 – At the 2025 New York Auto Show, Subaru unveiled its latest electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, equipped with a dual-motor system that delivers 375 horsepower. This model accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, making it the fastest-accelerating production Subaru ever. The Trailseeker EV is designed for those…
Google Clarifies: ‘3-Day Auto-Reboot’ Android Feature Not Yet Released, Future Optional
April 17, 2025 – Google has revised its support documentation to clarify that the “auto-reboot after three days of continuous lock” feature remains unreleased and will be offered as an optional setting in the future. The company’s recent update to Google Play Services (v25.14) initially stated, “Enabling this feature will automatically reboot your device if…
Apple Quietly Rebrands iPhone 16 Slogan Amid AI Feature Delays
April 17, 2025 – Apple has quietly revamped its global marketing strategy for the iPhone 16 series, replacing the original tagline “Hello, Apple Intelligence” with “Built for Apple Intelligence,” accompanied by notably smaller font sizes. This shift encompasses the entire iPhone 16 lineup as well as the iPad and Mac product lines. Some outdoor advertisements…
Tesla Loses Throne in California: Musk Controversies and Aging Product Lines Blamed
April 17, 2025 – Tesla’s sales in California have taken a significant hit, with a 15% drop in vehicle registrations during the first quarter of this year, as reported by Reuters. This decline comes at a time when California, long a pioneer in electric vehicle adoption, is witnessing a growing backlash against the company and…
OpenAI Eyes $3B Deal for Windsurf, AI-Powered Programming Assistant
April 17, 2025 – According to recent reports from Bloomberg, OpenAI is currently engaged in discussions to acquire Windsurf, formerly known as Codeium, an AI-powered coding tool, for an estimated $3 billion. If finalized, this acquisition would represent OpenAI’s largest deal to date, positioning the company to strengthen its presence in the competitive AI-driven coding…