Northvolt in Talks with Over 100 Investors, Aims for Additional Financing by January
December 23, 2024 – European lithium-ion battery giant Northvolt announced on Friday local time that it is optimistic about securing additional bankruptcy financing by the end of January next year. The company has been in contact with over 100 lenders and investors. Northvolt, which declared bankruptcy on November 21st, received a $100 million loan from…
Stellantis Shifts Smart Cockpit to Android After Failed Amazon ‘Home-Car Ecosystem’ Venture
May 30 2025 – In a recent development, the collaboration between Stellantis and Amazon for the SmartCockpit initiative has officially concluded, although both companies will maintain their partnership in other areas. Stellantis has confirmed it will continue utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and will retain Alexa functionality in some of its current vehicle models. Sources…
Intel’s Core Ultra Mobile Processor: Pioneering Performance Modes
September 21, 2023 – In an exciting update from Intel Graphics, we catch a glimpse of the forthcoming Intel Core Ultra Mobile Processor, slated for release on December 14th. Intel has proudly announced that the Core Ultra processor, codenamed “Meteor Lake,” is set to revolutionize the gaming experience by offering gamers the option to choose…
Countdown to Innovation: Sony’s August 29 Event in New York
**August 23, 2023 – New York, USA: A Glimpse into the Future of Imaging** As the sun sets on August 23, 2023, anticipation electrifies the air in the bustling streets of New York City. Sony, the trailblazing innovator in the realm of photography, has announced a momentous event scheduled for August 29 at 10:00 PM….
Wang Xingxing from Unitree: Humanoid Robots Set to Surpass Bolt’s Speed in 2026, Embodied AI on Verge of Major Leap in 2 – 3 Years
March 18, 2026 – At the 2026 Yabuli Forum Annual Meeting, which kicked off in Yabuli, Heilongjiang, China, on March 17, Wang Xingxing, the founder of Unitree Technology, delivered an opening speech in his new capacity as a forum council member. During his speech, Wang made bold predictions about the development of humanoid robots. He…
Gemini App Hits 900 Million Monthly Users as AI Overviews Become the World’s Most-Used Search Feature
June 4, 2026 – Alphabet released an investor presentation on June 3 (local time) that showcased explosive growth across its AI portfolio. The Gemini App has now surpassed 900 million monthly active users — more than doubling in just one year. Meanwhile, AI Overviews in Google Search have reached 2.5 billion monthly active users, covering…
Perplexity Reaches Agreement with Publishers Following Data Scraping Allegations
July 31, 2024 – Following weeks of allegations regarding excessive data scraping, AI search company Perplexity has announced a new collaborative initiative to share advertising revenue with its publishing partners. Known as the “Publisher Program,” Perplexity has already enlisted its first wave of partners, which include prestigious names such as Time, Der Spiegel, Fortune, Entrepreneur,…
Google Unveils Beta Version of Android Auto 10 for In-Car Software
July 17, 2023 – Google has recently unveiled the first Beta version of Android Auto 10 for in-car software. While the initial release focused on minor adjustments, it did not bring any significant updates. However, Google has now introduced the second test version, introducing a brand new interface for the Google Assistant voice assistant. The…
Expanding Horizons: iPhone 15 Series Boosts Storage, Waves Goodbye to 128GB
July 5, 2023 – As the release of the iPhone 15 series draws near, speculations about its features have been circulating online. Reports suggest that the upcoming iPhone 15 models will come with significantly larger battery capacities, which has sparked concerns among users about potential power consumption issues with the A17 chip. Leaked information indicates…
Facing Sony CIS Capacity Constraints, Apple Tests Samsung CMOS as Secondary Supplier for iPhone 16 Series
July 03, 2024 – In a significant shift from its traditional reliance on Sony for CMOS Image Sensors (CIS), Apple is reportedly advancing plans to diversify its supply chain by incorporating Samsung Electronics as a secondary supplier. According to sources cited by TheElec, Samsung’s System LSI division is currently undergoing final quality assessments for its…