Unmasking Meta Quest 3: Analyzing the True Costs
November 22, 2023 – Meta Quest 3, unveiled on September 28th this year with a starting price of $499 for the 128 GB version (approximately ¥3563 at the current exchange rate), has recently become the focus of analysis by Wellsenn XR. The material cost for this VR headset, as revealed by the analytics company, stands…
German Antitrust Authority Gives Green Light to Volkswagen-Rivian Joint Venture
July 30, 2024 – The German antitrust regulatory authority, the Bundeskartellamt, announced on July 29 local time that it has approved the establishment of a 50%-50% joint venture between Volkswagen and the American automotive startup Rivian. The regulator also gave the nod for Volkswagen to acquire a minority stake in Rivian. Volkswagen had previously declared…
Tesla Gigafactory Expansion Hits Snag: Chemical Weapons Discovered, Cleanup Operation Planned
August 20, 2024 – The city of Grünheide, located in the German state of Brandenburg, has announced the discovery of chemical weapons in the expansion area planned for Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory. The local government has scheduled a cleanup operation from August 19th to 22nd. According to the mayor of Grünheide, Arne Christiani, the chemical weapons…
TechInsights: AI Chips to Consume Over 1.5% of Global Electricity, Generate Billions of Tons of Carbon Emissions in Next Five Years
June 28, 2024 –In a recent market outlook report, renowned research firm TechInsights has unveiled projections that underscore the continued ascendancy of data center AI chips and accelerators in the global semiconductor landscape. According to the forecast, shipments of these advanced components are anticipated to soar at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33%…
OpenAI Presents 12 Ways for Students to Harness ChatGPT’s Power in Education
November 15, 2024 – OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, released a blog post titled “A Guide to Writing for Students Using ChatGPT” on November 14th. The post advocates for the use of ChatGPT as an educational tool, suggesting that it can aid students in developing rigorous thinking and clear writing skills. In response to…
Leaked Details Reveal AMD’s Navi4C Architecture for RX 8900 XTX GPU
August 15, 2023 – In a recent video, the YouTube channel “Moore’s Law Is Dead” has shed light on new revelations about AMD’s upcoming flagship graphics card under the RDNA4 architecture. The latest insights suggest a departure from previous plans, as AMD has reportedly scrapped all release plans for the Navi41 and Navi42 models. Leaked…
Volvo Takes the Lead: Full – Range Models to Integrate Gemini AI Chatbot First with Google Collaboration
May 22 2025 – At the recent Google I/O Developer Conference, Google unveiled its plans to integrate the AI chatbot Gemini across a wide range of devices, and the automotive sector was among the key targets. Volvo Cars has now stepped forward, declaring its ambition to be the first automaker to bring this cutting-edge technology…
US Proposes Ban on Chinese Software in Autonomous Vehicles
August 05, 2024 – The U.S. government is reportedly planning to propose a ban on the use of Chinese software in autonomous vehicles within the next few weeks, according to Reuters. Citing unnamed sources, the report indicates that the Biden administration intends to introduce new regulations prohibiting the use of Chinese software in vehicles equipped…
Ford Announces 4,000 Job Cuts in Europe Amid Passenger Car Struggles
November 21, 2024 – Ford Motor Company has announced plans to lay off 4,000 employees in Europe, primarily affecting its operations in the UK and Germany. The decision comes as the automaker expresses concerns over the “health” of its passenger vehicle business. According to Ford, the company has suffered “significant” losses in recent years due…
Honda and Nissan to Finalize Merger Framework by January 2025
December 25, 2024 – Honda and Nissan Motor Company are planning to finalize the framework for a business merger by the end of January 2025, according to a report by Kyodo News Agency. The two automakers will focus their discussions on a soon-to-be-established merger preparation committee. Given that Honda’s market capitalization (7.56 trillion yen) significantly…