Meta Unveils AI-Powered NPCs: Developers Can Now Craft Lifelike Virtual Characters for Metaverse
August 29, 2025 – Developers working on content for Meta’s metaverse platform are on the verge of a major breakthrough. They will soon be able to craft AI-powered non-player characters (NPCs) for Horizon Worlds. Meta has given an early heads-up about this plan as part of its latest development update, which introduces a range of…
Google’s “Axe Department” in Action: 35% Cut in Small – Team Supervisor Posts Within a Year
August 29, 2025 – According to a CNBC report today, during an all-hands meeting, Brian Welle, Google’s Vice President of People Analytics and Performance, revealed that the company has slashed the number of small team leaders by over a third within a year. “The number of our supervisors has dropped by 35% compared to a…
Mercedes CEO Källenius Calls on EU: Next Month is the Final Chance to Review 2035 Fuel Vehicle Ban
August 29, 2025 – Yesterday, Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz and also the chairman of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), posted an open letter on LinkedIn. In this letter, he addressed Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, urging her to re – evaluate the ban on the sale of…
Toyota’s July Global Sales Hit Record High: North America & China Lead the Surge
August 29, 2025 – On Thursday, Toyota Motor Corporation, the well – known Japanese automaker, revealed that its global vehicle sales in July soared for the seventh consecutive month. This remarkable growth was propelled by robust demand in the North American market, along with the outstanding performance of hybrid and new electric vehicle models in…
Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi Surge: Leaving Waymo in the Dust with Vast Coverage
August 27, 2025 – On Tuesday morning local time, Tesla once again broadened the geofenced area for its Robotaxi service in Austin, a move that further solidifies its competitive edge over Waymo in the city’s autonomous taxi market. The rivalry between Tesla and Waymo in Austin’s self-driving taxi sector has been intense, with both companies…
Mercedes – Benz Cuts Ties: Sells Off Complete Nissan Shareholding for 478.7 Billion Yen
August 27, 2025 – Mercedes – Benz has officially announced that it has divested all of its shares in Nissan Motor Co. for a sum of 47.87 billion yen, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The German automaker revealed that it sold 140.1 million Nissan shares at a price of 341.3 yen per share….
OpenAI’s Altman: Current Phones & Computers Fall Short for AI Potential, Advanced Hardware Needed
August 21, 2025 – During a recent podcast conversation with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman voiced his concerns that current smartphones and computers are ill-suited for the future of artificial intelligence. Altman argued that the existing hardware forms of smartphones and computers can’t fully unleash the true potential of AI. He stressed…
Musk: Tesla Won’t Launch 6-Seat Model Y L in U.S. Before Late 2026
August 21, 2025 – Yesterday, Tesla China officially unveiled its brand – new Model Y L model, with deliveries anticipated to commence in September 2025. Meanwhile, when responding to a netizen’s query today, Elon Musk stated that the production of Tesla’s 6 – seater Model Y L in the United States won’t start until at…
Google’s Ultimate Smart Home AI Butler: Gemini for Home Set to Debut in October
August 21, 2025 – Today, tech media outlet The Verge reported that during a late-night event, Google unveiled its brand-new voice assistant, “Gemini for Home.” This new assistant is set to arrive on Google Nest smart speakers and displays in October through an early access program, gradually replacing the current Google Assistant. Users will still…
Tesla Gears Up for FSD Launch in Japan and Thailand Markets
August 20, 2025 – Tesla is stepping up its global expansion of Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, with notable progress in both Japan and Thailand. According to a report by Nihon Keizai Shimbun today, Tesla initiated FSD testing on Japanese roads this summer, with safety drivers present in the vehicles. Tesla Japan clarified that the current…