Porsche Eyes Minority Stake in VARTA to Bolster V4Drive Investment
July 22, 2024 – According to a report by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Porsche is considering acquiring a minority stake in VARTA, aiming to protect its potential investment in the struggling battery manufacturer’s large lithium-ion battery business. It’s worth noting that VARTA announced on the 4th of this month that it was in negotiations…
Unbelievable Price Gap: Tesla Model 3 Costs Nearly 90,000 Yuan Less in the US than in China
June 9, 2023 – As a highly popular model globally, the Tesla Model 3 stands out in the Chinese market with its competitive price compared to other regions. It is also one of the areas with the lowest prices worldwide. However, when considering various subsidies, the starting price of Tesla in the United States can…
Apple’s Ecosystem Opening Under DMA: Revolutionizing the Smartwatch Sector
March 24, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the trajectory of the smartwatch industry, particularly in the fitness segment, the European Union finalized an interoperability ruling on March 19th, compelling Apple to open up its exclusive features to third-party smartwatches, as reported yesterday by tech outlet Windows Central. According to the report,…
Japan’s Pioneering AI Legislation: Accelerating Development, Safeguarding Against Abuse
May 29 2025 – In a significant legislative move today, Japan’s House of Councillors passed the country’s first-ever law dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) with a majority vote. The legislation, known as the “Act on Promotion of Research, Development, and Application of AI-Related Technologies,” is designed to foster advancements in AI technology and its applications…
Porsche Slashes Profit Outlook Amid Tariff Hikes, China Slump, and EV Transition Delays
July 30, 2025 – On Wednesday, the German luxury carmaker Porsche slashed its full-year profit forecast, attributing the move to rising tariffs stemming from a trade deal between the European Union and the Trump administration in the United States. The company revealed it had already absorbed roughly €400 million in losses due to tariff-related pressures…
EV Batteries Boast 20-Year Lifespan, Surpassing U.S. Average Vehicle Age
June 21, 2025 – A recent investigation conducted by Geotab, a prominent British telematics firm, reveals that the majority of electric vehicle (EV) batteries exhibit minimal annual degradation, allowing them to last up to 20 years. This lifespan exceeds the average U.S. vehicle lifespan by six years, as per the findings. Over a two-decade period,…
OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT with Eight New Voices, Including Realistic Animal Sounds
September 03, 2024 – According to a blog post published by testingcatalog on September 2nd, OpenAI is set to expand its ChatGPT application by adding new voices through reverse engineering. The upcoming update promises to deliver more natural and expressive voice readings. Evidence suggests that OpenAI intends to introduce eight fresh voices, each identified by…
Apple’s New Smart Doorbell to Feature MagSafe Technology
February 26, 2025 – According to a report by Bloomberg last year, Apple is developing a new smart doorbell to compete with Ring products. Although the device is still in its early stages of development and is not expected to hit the market in the near future, recent rumors suggest that Apple’s doorbell may feature…
Taylor Swift Crowned Apple Music’s 2023 Artist of the Year
November 09, 2023 – Apple announced on its official website today, “In 2023, the exceptionally accomplished and record-breaking Taylor Swift is named the Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2023.” Apple revealed that between January and October of this year alone, Taylor Swift had an astounding 65 songs make it to the Apple Music…
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Makes Its Benchmark Debut on GeekBench
April 19, 2024 – The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has recently made an appearance on the GeekBench benchmarking platform, bearing the model number SM-F741U. The device has logged 17 Vulkan benchmark scores, with the highest reaching 15084 points, indicating performance similar to that of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. According to the benchmarking data, the…