Meta Partners with Magic Leap for Next-Generation AR Products
May 22, 2023 – The renowned social media giant, Meta, and the pioneer of augmented reality (AR) technology, Magic Leap, have embarked on an extensive collaboration, according to reports from the Financial Times. Sources reveal that Meta and Magic Leap have been in discussions for several years and have now reached an agreement on patent…
Figure’s F.03 Robot Unveiled: CEO Pins High Hopes on Next-Gen Innovation
May 27 2025 – The CEO of Figure, Brett Adcock, took to Twitter two days ago to announce that the company’s new-generation humanoid robot, F.03, has “officially started walking.” Adcock emphasized in his tweet, “This is the most advanced hardware system I’ve ever seen,” indicating his high hopes for this new robot. Subsequently, he revealed…
ByteDance Refutes Acquisition Rumors: No Oracle-Led Consortium Deal for TikTok US
July 8, 2025 – A week ago, Bloomberg reported that ByteDance was in talks with a consortium consisting of Oracle, Blackstone Group, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz regarding the potential sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. In response to this news, ByteDance told Yicai Global today that the report was false and that no agreement…
Tesla’s ‘Cowboy Project’ Revealed: Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Driving Technology
November 02, 2024 – According to a report published by Business Insider on October 31st, Tesla has formed a specialized internal testing team, dubbed “Project Rodeo,” to facilitate the rollout of its autonomous driving technology. The media outlet gained insight into the project through interviews with nine current and former “Project Rodeo” testers, as well…
Altman on NYT Lawsuit: Great Media, But OpenAI Stands Firm
June 26, 2025 – During a live episode of the podcast Hard Fork on Wednesday, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman and COO Brad Lightcap took center stage to discuss a range of pressing issues facing the company. Early in the recording, Altman wasted no time in addressing the ongoing legal battle between The New York Times…
GM CEO Barra: Why PHEVs Are Off the Table in the U.S. – Most Don’t Drive Them as EVs
January 15, 2026 – On January 13 local time, InsideEVs reported that General Motors (GM) once launched the Chevrolet Equinox Plus plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version in the Chinese market. This model seems to be a perfect fit for the U.S. market, with its well – known name, mainstream crossover SUV positioning, and a combination of…
Apple’s U.S. Manufacturing Hinges on Advanced Robotics, Says Cook
April 30, 2025 – In a recent interview with CNBC, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick revealed that during discussions with Apple CEO Tim Cook, the latter indicated the tech giant could potentially assemble iPhones domestically if it secured access to advanced “robotic arms” technology. Lutnick, who has been actively engaging with Cook on the…
Uber CEO Addresses Tesla’s Autonomous Taxi Plans: Musk Unwilling to Collaborate, But Hope Remains
February 23, 2025 – Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of global ride-sharing giant Uber, has revealed that Tesla’s Elon Musk is unwilling to integrate the electric carmaker’s planned autonomous taxi service into shared mobility platforms. This suggests that Uber could potentially become a competitor to Tesla in the future. During an interview with Bloomberg on Friday, Khosrowshahi…
April iPhone Exports from India to U.S. Surge 76%, Analysts Signal Growth Peak
May 29 2025 – According to a report from CNBC, citing data from research firm Canalys, iPhone shipments from India to the United States surged by 76% year-on-year in April this year. This spike coincides with Apple’s accelerated efforts to advance its “Made in India” initiative. However, analysts caution that the pace of iPhone production…
Demand Soars: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Model Sells Out Quickly at $40
November 18, 2024 – Tesla has introduced a 1:10 scale model of its Optimus robot in its online store this week, which sold out in less than a day. Priced at $40, the miniature version of the robot has garnered significant attention from consumers. On Friday, Tesla unveiled the highly detailed Optimus robot model, featuring…