Creators Offering Boosting Services and Account Sales Face Ban from Riot Games Next Year
November 29, 2024 – Riot Games has recently updated its service terms, announcing a strict policy against account boosting and trading, effective from January 3rd of next year. The new measures, applicable to games like “League of Legends” and “Valorant,” aim to crack down on creators who provide or promote such services. According to the…
Maserati Unveils Limited-Edition GranTurismo 110th Anniversary Electric Sports Car
November 29, 2024 – Maserati has unveiled the GranTurismo 110th Anniversary Edition, a limited-run model based on the GranTurismo Folgore all-electric variant. With only 110 units slated for global production, the anniversary edition is set to make its official debut on November 30th. According to details released, the Maserati GranTurismo 110th Anniversary Edition will be…
UK’s New AI Hub for Teens Launched by Prime Minister, Thanks to Google
November 29, 2024 – On the 27th, according to a Reuters report, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially opened London’s first Google-funded artificial intelligence campus. This initiative aims to enhance the skills of young people in this rapidly evolving field. Located in the Camden district, where Google’s future Kings Cross office is set to be…
OpenAI Makes a Move: Hires Ex-Google Chrome Engineer for Browser Venture
November 28, 2024 – Darin Fisher, a former Google Chrome browser engineer, has recently joined OpenAI, according to recent reports from multiple sources including Bianews and Search Engine Journal. Fisher, who made significant contributions to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Neeva, is known for leading the development of Chrome’s multiprocess architecture and its “simplicity-first” user…
Google Chrome Leads Alliance of Five Browsers Against Microsoft Edge
November 28, 2024 – A new alliance formed by five major browsers—Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Waterfox, and Wavebox—has emerged to challenge Microsoft’s Edge browser, as reported by tech news outlet GHacks yesterday (November 27th). Dubbed the Browser Choice Alliance, this collective has penned a letter to the European Commission, urging the classification of Microsoft Edge as…
Elon Musk’s Mother Objects to ‘Billionaire’ Tag, Calls Son a ‘Genius’
November 28, 2024 – In an interview on Fox Business Channel yesterday, Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, shed light on several aspects related to her famous son. When questioned about how the public perceives Elon, Maye expressed her preference for him to be judged by his entrepreneurial spirit rather than his net worth….
Elon Musk’s xAI to Launch Standalone Grok App, Challenging ChatGPT’s Dominance
November 28, 2024 – In a recent article published by The Verge, it has been reported that xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, is gearing up to intensify its competition with OpenAI. As part of this strategy, xAI plans to launch a standalone application for its Grok chatbot in December, aiming to attract a…
Stellantis to Shut Down Historic Luton Plant After 120 Years: Promises Fair Treatment for All Employees
November 28, 2024 – Stellantis, the parent company of the British automotive brand Vauxhall, announced yesterday its decision to shut down its car manufacturing plant in Luton, UK, where Vauxhall has been producing vehicles since 1905, and consolidate its operations in the country. Currently employing around 1,100 workers, the Luton plant manufactures internal combustion engine…
Google, Meta, and Others Protest Australia’s Proposed Social Media Restriction for Youth
November 27, 2024 – Several tech giants, including Google, Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly known as Twitter), have jointly criticized a new regulation proposed by the Australian government that aims to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16. The companies argue that the bill, which was submitted to the parliament on…
U.S. Department of Energy Backs Rivian with $6.6 Billion Loan for EV Expansion
November 27, 2024 – Yesterday, local time in California, Rivian, the American pure electric vehicle company, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has conditionally committed to providing a total loan of 6.6billionundertheATVM(AdvancedTechnologyVehiclesManufacturing)program.Thisloan,whichincludes6 billion in principal and $600 million in capitalized interest, is intended to support Rivian’s expansion plans. If finally approved, the loan will…