US Justice Department Moves to Break Google’s Search Monopoly with Chrome Sale Order
November 19, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, the top antitrust official at the U.S. Justice Department has decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet’s Google to sell its Chrome browser, citing it as a key gateway for most people to access its search engine. The move, described by Bloomberg as the…
ByteDance Introduces Boximator: A Text-Controlled Video Generation Model
February 20, 2024 – Today, reports emerged indicating that prior to Sora’s domination in the video generation space, ByteDance, a Chinese technology giant, had also introduced a disruptive video model known as Boximator. Unlike other models such as Gen-2 and Pink1.0, Boximator boasts the unique capability of precisely controlling the movements of characters or objects…
Tesla’s Australia Chief Announces Price Stability for New Model Y to Combat Chinese Competition
March 17, 2025 – In an interview with Chasing Cars, Thom Drew, the Regional Director for Tesla in New Zealand and Australia, revealed that with the launch of the new Model Y, Tesla aims to abandon its strategy of frequent price adjustments to better compete with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. Drew emphasized that the new…
Mark Cuban Raises Concerns About Chatbots and Online Misinformation
Billionaire investor and technology personality, Mark Cuban, has expressed concern that the rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT could exacerbate the problem of online misinformation. In a recent podcast appearance, Cuban observed that while false and inaccurate information is often propagated through social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, which appear to be human-controlled, on…
Ford CEO Hints at Four-Door Mustang Variant in Brand Expansion Plan
May 17, 2024 – Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, recently attended the Goodwood Membership Meeting, where he emphasized that the Mustang is the world’s best-selling two-door sports car with a devoted global following. Farley stressed that any Mustang variant must embody the “performance and attitude” synonymous with the iconic brand, as a way to honor…
Microsoft Rumored to Be Planning Layoffs, Spokesperson Highlights Focus on High-Performing Talent
January 8, 2025 – According to a report by Business Insider today, insiders have revealed that Microsoft is planning layoffs in the near future, with a focus on conducting stricter reviews of poorly performing employees as part of the restructuring process. A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the layoffs, although they declined to disclose the exact…
Intel’s Optane Technology Era Draws to a Close: A $559 Million Decision
August 31, 2023 – In a significant announcement, Intel has unveiled its decision to cease all operations related to its Optane technology by the end of September 2022. This strategic move encompasses the abandonment of their SSD solid-state drives and persistent memory products, resulting in a substantial loss of approximately $559 million. Optane persistent memory,…
Stability AI Unveils Innovative “Stable Audio” for Music and Audio Creation
September 14, 2023 – In a surprising move, Stability AI has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation known as “Stable Audio.” This cutting-edge technology allows users to craft unique music and audio compositions based on their inputted text. The free version of Stable Audio empowers users to generate music clips lasting up to 20 seconds, while those…
No Plans for Next-Gen Audi R8, Confirms Volkswagen USA CEO
April 18, 2025 – Volkswagen Group’s U.S. arm has a clear stance on the future of one of its iconic models. Kjell Gruner, the newly appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, has ruled out the possibility of reviving the legendary Audi R8, a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive supercar. During an interview at the New York Auto…
Samsung Electronics Reports Historic Low Profits in 2023, Blames Semiconductor Downturn
January 31, 2024 – In a recent announcement, Samsung Electronics has revealed its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entirety of 2023, painting a bleak picture for the tech giant. The company’s operating profit for the year plummeted by a staggering 84.86%, reaching a historical low of 6.567 trillion Korean won (approximately 35.4…