Waymo Initiates Robotaxi Recall Over Failure to Slow or Stop for School Buses
December 9, 2025 – Waymo, the well – known autonomous vehicle company, has announced a software recall for its self – driving cars. This move comes in the wake of reports from local authorities in Texas. Since the start of the school year, there have been at least 19 instances where Waymo vehicles allegedly violated…
OpenAI Hits 3M+ Paid ChatGPT AI Business Subscribers in Just 4 Months
June 5, 2025 – During an online live – stream event held yesterday, OpenAI made a significant announcement: its global count of paid business subscribers has surpassed the 3 – million mark. OpenAI has been steadily expanding its commercial product lineup. It rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise in August 2023, followed by ChatGPT Team in January…
Major Update: Google Translate Now Supports 110 Additional Languages, Reaching 8% of Global Population
June 28, 2024 –Google announced today that it is expanding Google Translate to include 110 new languages, encompassing Cantonese, NKo, and Tamazight. These languages, ranging from Cantonese to Qʼeqchiʼ, are spoken by over 614 million people, accounting for approximately 8% of the global population. Some of these languages are major world languages with over 100…
Amazon Pours $4 Billion into Anthropic: A Game-Changer in AI
**September 25, 2023 -** In a groundbreaking development, Anthropic, a prominent player in the AI field, announced today that it has secured a substantial investment of up to $4 billion from tech giant Amazon. This partnership aims to foster the joint development of reliable and high-performance foundational AI models while embarking on a broader collaborative…
SoftBank Speeds Up AI Innovation with $6.5 Billion Cash Acquisition of Ampere
March 20, 2025 – In a recent announcement, SoftBank Group has revealed a deal with US-based chip design firm Ampere, where the Japanese conglomerate will acquire 100% ownership of Ampere through a wholly-owned subsidiary in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Ampere will continue to operate as a…
Nvidia Backs Tesla’s Humanoid Robot, Highlighting Advanced Remote Control Skills
October 20, 2024 – The recent controversy surrounding Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, due to its remote control during a demonstration, has sparked mixed reactions. While some analysts and investors have criticized the company for being “dishonest” and misleading, Rev Lebaredian, the Vice President of Nvidia’s Omniverse development platform and simulation, has come forward to defend…
Semiconductor & AI Firms Flood HKEX: Over 500 in IPO Pipeline
April 15, 2026 – During a recent event, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, revealed some noteworthy data that has caught the attention of the financial and tech communities. Lee disclosed that over 500 companies are currently in the queue to go public in Hong Kong. Among these prospective listed…
OpenAI’s Revenue Surge: 75% from Consumer Subscriptions with ChatGPT Hitting 250 Million Weekly Active Users
October 30, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, OpenAI generates approximately 75% of its revenue from consumer subscriptions, as disclosed by the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar. The consumer strategy of OpenAI revolves around its ChatGPT product, which offers a monthly subscription starting at $20. The report indicates that OpenAI has successfully…
Microsoft’s Major Windows Update: No Windows 12 in Sight?
February 04, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up for a significant update to its Windows operating system, potentially rolling out to Windows 11 users this fall, according to recent reports. However, it appears unlikely that the new version will be named Windows 12. Under the tenure of former leader Panos Panay, Microsoft opted to abandon…
Waymo Ex-CEO Challenges Tesla: Robotaxi Not Truly Autonomous with Human Onboard
August 18, 2025 – John Krafcik, the former CEO of Waymo, has expressed skepticism about Tesla’s recently launched Robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Krafcik, who played a pivotal role in transforming Waymo from a research initiative into a commercialized autonomous ride-hailing company during his tenure from 2015 to 2021, now serves on…