Musk’s Grok Boosts User Experience with Memory Feature, Targeting ChatGPT and Gemini
April 18, 2025 – Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is accelerating efforts to bridge the gap between its chatbot, Grok, and industry leaders like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Today, xAI unveiled a new “memory” feature for Grok, designed to retain contextual details from past conversations, enabling more personalized recommendations based on user interactions—provided the bot…
Tesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices, Offers Lifetime Free Supercharging to Clear Inventory
April 18, 2025 – In a move aimed at boosting sales, Tesla is reportedly “racing to clear Cybertruck inventory,” as per a recent report by Carscoops. The electric vehicle manufacturer is offering substantial discounts and incentives to attract potential buyers, including lifetime access to the Supercharger network and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities for select models….
No Plans for Next-Gen Audi R8, Confirms Volkswagen USA CEO
April 18, 2025 – Volkswagen Group’s U.S. arm has a clear stance on the future of one of its iconic models. Kjell Gruner, the newly appointed CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, has ruled out the possibility of reviving the legendary Audi R8, a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive supercar. During an interview at the New York Auto…
OpenAI Launches Flex Mode: Cut API Costs by 50% with Speed and Stability Trade-Offs
April 18, 2025 – OpenAI has unveiled a new API service dubbed “Flex Processing Mode” as it intensifies efforts to compete against rivals like Google in the generative AI arena. The move allows users to access its models at reduced rates, albeit with slower response times and occasional resource allocation issues. The company announced that…
Electric Future for Subaru Performance, but STI’s Core Remains Intact
April 18, 2025 – During an interview with Auto Express at the New York Auto Show, David Dello Stritto, the European brand manager for Subaru, emphasized the brand’s core values in Europe, encapsulated by the acronym SFT: Safe, Fun, and Tough. “These three letters define what Subaru stands for in Europe today,” Stritto noted, highlighting…
Meta CEO Claims WhatsApp, Instagram Flourished Under Ownership, No Suppression
April 18, 2025 – During a high-profile antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Meta, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg defended his company’s acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram, asserting that these moves were not aimed at stifling competition. The FTC’s lawsuit alleges that Zuckerberg’s decision to acquire WhatsApp was driven by concerns…
Google Unveils Free AI Subscription for U.S. College Students
April 18, 2025 – Google has officially entered the fiercely competitive higher education AI services market, as reported by The Verge. Starting immediately, U.S. college students can enjoy a free subscription to One AI Premium until June 30, 2026, bypassing the standard $20 monthly fee. Google spokesperson Alex Joseph clarified that interested students must register…
Intel’s Chen Streamlines Leadership, Names Sachin Katti as CTO
April 18, 2025 – Intel’s newly appointed CEO, Li-Wu Chen, has initiated a streamlining of the company’s management structure, with key chip divisions now reporting directly to him, as reported by Reuters today. In a memo sent to employees, Chen announced the promotion of Sachin Katti, head of networking chips, to the position of Chief…
After the release of OpenAI’s strongest inference models o3/o4 mini, “photo location check” has become the latest popular gameplay
April 18, 2025 – A new and concerning trend has emerged online, as highlighted by TechCrunch today: an increasing number of users are leveraging ChatGPT to uncover the precise locations of photos. This development is raising eyebrows across the digital landscape. This week, OpenAI unveiled two novel models, o3 and o4-mini, both equipped with image…
Subaru Unveils Trailseeker EV: The Brand’s Quickest Production Model with 375 HP
April 17, 2025 – At the 2025 New York Auto Show, Subaru unveiled its latest electric SUV, the Trailseeker EV, equipped with a dual-motor system that delivers 375 horsepower. This model accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, making it the fastest-accelerating production Subaru ever. The Trailseeker EV is designed for those…