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…
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 to Feature First Self-Developed Modem Chip, But Performance Lags Behind Qualcomm
December 8, 2024 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple’s first self-developed modem chip, codenamed “Sinope”, is set to make its debut in the upcoming iPhone SE 4 in 2025. The chip, which has been in development for over five years, is also expected to be integrated into some…
Troomi OS Debuts as ‘Kid-Friendly Android,’ Blocks Social Media Platforms on Select Samsung Devices
May 19 2025 – In today’s tech-driven world, digital safety has emerged as a critical concern for parents navigating their children’s online experiences. Addressing this challenge head-on, U.S.-based tech firm Troomi has recently unveiled a tailored operating system dubbed TroomiOS, engineered specifically for younger users. Built upon the Android framework, TroomiOS prioritizes child-centric design principles…
Tesla’s Optimus Steps into Domestic Realm: Trash Disposal, Sweeping & Cooking Skills Unveiled
May 22 2025 – During an interview with CNBC at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility, Elon Musk reiterated his stance that the Optimus humanoid robot is set to become “one of Tesla’s most pivotal products.” As if to underscore the CEO’s vision, Tesla’s official Optimus social media account unveiled what may well be the most striking…
Pixxel Secures $36 Million Funding to Revolutionize Satellite Imaging
June 2, 2023 – Pixxel, an Indian satellite imaging startup based in Bangalore, recently announced the successful completion of a $36 million funding round. This marks a significant milestone for the country’s private space sector, following the Indian government’s decision to liberalize the industry in April earlier this year. Founded in 2019, Pixxel is currently…
Apple’s Quarterly R&D Spending Hits Record $11.73 Billion, Up 32% YoY
July 31, 2026 – Apple has posted another record-breaking quarter for research and development spending, underscoring the company’s accelerating investment in future technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. During the third quarter of its fiscal 2026, which covered the period from March 28 to June 27, 2026, Apple allocated $11.73 billion to R&D. The figure represents a…
Google’s “Axe Department” in Action: 35% Cut in Small – Team Supervisor Posts Within a Year
August 29, 2025 – According to a CNBC report today, during an all-hands meeting, Brian Welle, Google’s Vice President of People Analytics and Performance, revealed that the company has slashed the number of small team leaders by over a third within a year. “The number of our supervisors has dropped by 35% compared to a…
Meta’s Llama AI Models Surpass 350 Million Global Downloads, with 3.1-405B Variant Emerging as the Favorite
September 04, 2024 – Meta has recently disclosed the download statistics of its open-source Llama AI model family on Hugging Face. Remarkably, the models were downloaded over 20 million times in August alone, with the global download count surpassing 350 million as of September 1st. According to reports, Meta released Llama 3 in April this…
Countdown to iPhone 15 Pro Series: Apple’s Fall 2023 Product Launch Locked for September 13th
August 30, 2023 – As the September breeze sweeps in, anticipation heightens in the tech world, courtesy of Apple’s latest announcement. The Cupertino giant has unveiled its plans to host the Autumn Event on September 13th at 1 AM, promising a cascade of innovations and revelations for the eager global audience. Much like a grand…
Enhancing User Experience: Edge Browser’s Quick Video Summarization Mode
December 18, 2023 – Microsoft is enhancing the video summarization capabilities of its Android version of the Edge browser. In the Canary version of Edge, the company has introduced a new feature called “Video Summarization Quick Mode” that allows users to quickly create detailed video summaries. This feature enables users to gain insights into the…