Honda Delays Canadian EV Investment Amid 59% Profit Plunge, Citing Slow Demand and Trade Pressures
May 14 2025 – Honda Motor Co. has announced a significant delay in its ambitious plan to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Canada, originally unveiled on April 25 of the previous year. The postponement, spanning roughly two years, aims to recalibrate strategies amid a notable slowdown in global EV demand. The Japanese…
Google Launches “AI Future Fund” to Bolster Startup Innovation in Cutting-Edge Tech
May 13 2025 – On Monday local time, Google unveiled its “AI Future Fund,” a strategic initiative designed to fuel the growth of AI startups by providing them with technological resources and financial backing. The fund is now open to eligible AI startups worldwide, with the first application window having commenced on May 12th. According…
Former Nissan CEO Ghosn Slams Company: ‘Near Collapse, Foresaw It’
May 13 2025 – In a recent interview with France’s BFM TV, 71-year-old former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn asserted that he had “long anticipated” the Japanese automaker’s struggles. “I foresaw Nissan’s decline and the unraveling of the alliance,” he stated bluntly. When pressed about the root causes of Nissan’s challenges, Ghosn didn’t mince words, placing…
Nissan to Slash 10,000 More Jobs Amid Persistent Performance Woes
May 13 2025 – Japanese broadcaster NHK reported today that Nissan Motor Co. has finalized plans to cut an additional workforce of over 10,000 employees both domestically and internationally as the automaker battles worsening financial performance and aims to revitalize its operations. When combined with previous restructuring initiatives, the group’s total layoff count is projected…
Sonos Arc Ultra Debuts AI-Powered Speech Boost: Four-Tier Clarity for Immersive Listening
May 13 2025 – TechRadar, a leading tech media outlet, reported today that Sonos has rolled out a groundbreaking AI-powered speech enhancement feature for its flagship soundbar, the Sonos Arc Ultra, via a complimentary software update. This marks the first time Sonos has integrated AI-driven audio processing into its products. Accessible through the “Now Playing”…
iOS 19 on the Horizon: Apple’s Quest for System Quality Enhancement
May 13 2025 – According to a blog post published yesterday (May 12) by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 is set to introduce a fresh new design and incorporate more AI – driven features. Notably, the company is also making a concerted effort to minimize system glitches. Gurman pointed out that previous iterations…
“Chromebook Sabotage” Trend Sweeps U.S. Schools, TikTok Implements Immediate Countermeasures
May 11 2025 – As reported by Ars Technica on the 9th, schools across multiple regions in the United States have recently alerted parents about a concerning online trend called the “Chromebook Challenge” circulating on social media. This trend is luring students into intentionally damaging school-issued Chromebook laptops, leading to incidents where the devices emit…
AI Rivals Chip Away: Google’s Search Dominance Slips Below 90% in Past Six Months
May 9 2025 – In a significant development during the ongoing U.S. Department of Justice antitrust trial against Google, Apple’s senior vice president, Eddy Cue, testified that there has been a noticeable decline in the number of Google searches conducted through Safari browsers over the past two months. Cue, who highlighted the unprecedented nature of…
Counterpoint: Apple Watch Shipments Plummet 19% in 2024, New Models and Upgrades Crucial for Revival
May 9 2025 – According to Counterpoint’s recently released “Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker Report for Q4 2024,” Apple Watch shipments experienced a year-over-year decline of 19% in 2024. The report highlighted that Apple Watch shipments fell across all regional markets except India, with the most significant drop occurring in North America, which accounts for over…
Consumer Tech Association Warns of 69% Price Hike for U.S. Gaming Consoles Amid Tariffs
May 9 2025 – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of the renowned CES tech expo, has issued a stark warning about the potential price hikes of gaming consoles in the United States due to new tariffs proposed by the government. The CTA’s latest assessment report delves into a wide range of consumer electronics,…