Intel Halts Investment in French R&D Center and Puts Italian Factory Plans on Hold
July 23, 2024 – In a recent development, the technology giant Intel has reportedly shelved its chip investment plans in France and Italy, as revealed in an official statement obtained by POLITICO on the 4th of this month. This announcement aligns with the sentiments expressed by Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso back in March. According…
BMW Plans Limited Run of 20-25 Skytop Concept Cars
May 29, 2024 – Adrian van Hooydonk, the Design Director of BMW Group, recently hinted at the possible limited production of the newly unveiled concept car, Skytop, at the just-concluded Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. According to Hooydonk, the company might manufacture between 20 to 25 units of the Skytop by 2026, depending on…
Gurman: Apple Ramps Up AI Smart Glasses Project, Eyes 2026 Launch
May 23 2025 – Apple is reportedly accelerating its efforts to develop smart glasses, with the aim of unveiling its first-ever product in this category by the end of 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today. The move is part of the tech giant’s broader strategy to capture a larger share of the market for…
Hackers Exploit Robot Vacuums, Chasing Pets and Hurling Abuses
October 13, 2024 – Earlier this year, hackers breached multiple Covos Deebot X2 Omni vacuum robots in various US cities, exploiting them to chase pets and hurl racist abuses at their owners, according to a report by ABC News. Several Deebot X2 users stated that their devices were hacked in May. Among them, Minnesota-based lawyer…
OpenAI Turns Every Employee into a Millionaire with $10M Retention Bonuses to Fend Off Rivals
August 8, 2025 – In a bold move to shield its workforce from the relentless talent raids by rivals, OpenAI has unveiled an unprecedented employee retention strategy, setting a new benchmark in Silicon Valley’s high-stakes war for AI expertise. Facing aggressive poaching attempts by Meta, which recently offered up to 100millioninsigningbonusestoluretopOpenAIresearchers,theChatGPTmakerannounceditwillgranteveryemployee—includingnewhires—a1.5 million incentive package. The…
Tesla’s FSD Feature Awaits European Regulatory Approval for Launch
March 1, 2025 – Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta feature, already available in North America, has been quietly rolling out to HW 4.0 models in the Chinese market this week. However, the advanced driver assistance system has not yet made its way to Europe, despite industry speculation that it would arrive there before expanding to…
Google Rebrands Fitbit to Google Fitbit, Reflecting Its Integration Within the Tech Giant
March 19, 2024 – In a recent move, Google has updated the branding of its wearable device subsidiary, Fitbit, which it acquired in 2021, to Google Fitbit, replacing the previously used Fitbit by Google logo. The new branding features only the Google Fitbit text, utilizing the Google Sans font, and has discarded the dot-shaped logo…
Tech Giant Spurs Innovation with New visionOS Development Initiative
December 21, 2023 – In a recent development within the tech industry, a significant push towards innovative application development has been observed. A leading technology corporation, renowned for its cutting-edge devices and software, has initiated a call to action for developers globally. Through a communication titled “Get Ready,” the company has sparked a movement towards…
Microsoft Scores Major Deal with Inflection AI, Bolstering Its AI Arsenal
March 22, 2024 – In a recent development that has shaken the tech world, Microsoft has announced a blockbuster deal with the upstart artificial intelligence company Inflection AI. According to insiders, the software giant has agreed to shell out a staggering $6.5 billion in cash to secure a license for Inflection’s cutting-edge AI software. The…
Tesla Launches New Rent-to-Own Program for Full Lineup in North America
November 30, 2024 – Tesla has introduced a new “Rent-to-Own” program in the North American market, offering customers the option to lease and then purchase a range of its vehicles, including the Model S, 3, X, Y, and the highly anticipated Cybertruck. Under this innovative scheme, consumers can choose to pay an initial deposit followed…