Global EV Sales Report: Xiaomi Overtakes Toyota, Japanese Automakers Struggle Outside Top 20
December 8, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei on the 6th, research firm MarkLines has compiled statistics on pure electric vehicle sales. The study focused on over 2.5 million pure electric vehicles sold in 55 countries from July to September 2024. Tesla emerged as the leader, selling 430,000 vehicles during the quarter, representing…
Tesla to Roll Out ‘Queuing System’ at Supercharger Stations to Tackle Congestion and Line-Cutting
February 20, 2025 – Tesla is introducing a new “queuing system” at select Supercharger stations, according to a report by Teslarati today. The initiative aims to address a rare but troublesome issue: confusion and even disputes among drivers over who should charge their electric vehicles first. In densely populated areas, congestion at Supercharger stations can…
A New Era: Google Launches Gradient ‘G’ Logo in First Significant Update in 10 Years
September 30, 2025 – On Monday local time, Google made an announcement that it is adopting a gradient – colored “G” logo as the new company – wide emblem. This new logo made its initial appearance in Google apps on both Android and iOS systems back in May this year, and it is set to…
After Announcing 7,000 Layoffs, Continental AG to Cut 3,000 More R&D Jobs in Germany
February 19, 2025 – According to a report by Reuters, the German Continental AG announced on Tuesday local time that its automotive division plans to cut 3,000 research and development jobs by the end of 2026. This layoff measure is being implemented in addition to the previously announced reduction of 7,000 jobs, as part of…
Microsoft’s New ‘Companions’ Feature Brings Dynamic Tiles to Windows 11
May 10, 2024 – A recent tweet from @thebookisclosed has revealed an intriguing new feature in Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Build 26212 preview, dubbed “Companions.” Once activated, this novel functionality introduces a “dynamic tile” effect adjacent to the Start menu. As evidenced by the demonstration screenshots, users have the flexibility to position these “dynamic tiles”…
Apple Pay Expands ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Option in Partnership with Synchrony
January 17, 2025 – Following the discontinuation of its own “buy now, pay later” service, Apple Pay Later, in June 2024, Apple has announced a new partnership with Synchrony, a leading financial services company. Together, they have launched “Synchrony Installments,” a new “buy now, pay later” option for customers in the United States. The upcoming…
Apple’s Low-Cost Vision Pro Mass Production Pushed Back to 2027 and Beyond, Says Analyst
November 04, 2024 – According to a recent statement by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the mass production of the low-cost version of Vision Pro has been delayed until after 2027 for some time now. Kuo clarified that this means Apple’s new head-mounted display device in 2025 will only feature an upgraded Vision Pro with an M5…
Toyota Unveils RAV4 ‘Darkside’ Concept, Blending Sci-Fi with Reality for Future Mobility
December 27, 2024 – Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced plans to unveil a special performance edition called the “Darkside” during next year’s Tokyo Motor Show. While the automaker has remained tight-lipped about specific details of the model, they did reveal that the “Darkside” performance edition is a futuristic concept car, showcasing a new look…
xAI Negotiates $10 Billion Oracle Cloud Deal to Power Next-Generation AI
May 15, 2024 – Exclusive insights from The Information reveal that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is in negotiations with Oracle executives to lease cloud servers worth a staggering $10 billion over the next few years. The proposed deal, which amounts to approximately 724 billion yuan, rivals the server orders placed by OpenAI and…
OpenAI Establishes Special Team to Tackle AI’s Catastrophic Risks
October 27, 2023 – OpenAI has announced on Thursday that it is in the process of assembling a new team dedicated to mitigating “catastrophic risks” associated with artificial intelligence. This team will be responsible for tracking, assessing, predicting, and safeguarding against major issues that may arise from AI. OpenAI has expressed its belief that cutting-edge…