Japan to Invest 200 Billion Yen in Rapidus for Chip Commercialization Push
November 21, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei, the Japanese government intends to invest 200 billion yen in semiconductor startup Rapidus over the next year, starting from April 2025. This investment aims to support the company’s ambition to commence commercial production by 2027. Rapidus, a joint venture founded in 2022 by eight prominent…
Apple Updates Developer App with Custom Dark Icons and View Enhancements
November 20, 2024 – Apple has updated its Apple Developer app, introducing new customization options for developers on iOS and iPadOS 18 and subsequent versions. The update allows developers to personalize their app icons with dark mode and tinted themes, adding a touch of individuality to their development tools. Among the key updates are enhanced…
Stellantis Unveils STLA Frame: A Versatile Platform for Full-Size Pickups and SUVs
November 20, 2024 – Stellantis has unveiled its third multi-energy platform, named STLA Frame, specifically designed for full-size body-on-frame pickup trucks and SUVs. According to the company, the STLA Frame platform aims to deliver class-leading range, with a range-extending electric vehicle (REEV) capable of reaching up to 1,100 kilometers and a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) version…
Shmee’s BYD Acquisition: Genuine Interest or Paid Promotion? Blogger Responds
November 20, 2024 – Renowned global car enthusiast and internet celebrity Shmee150 has recently announced the purchase of a new BYD Dolphin, which he intends to use as his daily commute vehicle. In a video released by Shmee, he expressed his admiration for the blue BYD Dolphin, highlighting its all-wheel drive capability, impressive 523 horsepower,…
Tesla Set to Unveil New Large Vehicle Model for Big Families: Musk Hints at Spacious Option
November 20, 2024 – Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently been dropping hints about the development of a brand new, larger vehicle model within the company, aiming to expand its product range. Currently, Tesla offers only one model that truly caters to families of four or more, the Model X. This SUV, which can be…
Copyright Violation Allegations: GEMA and ANI Take Legal Action Against OpenAI
November 20, 2024 – In a series of legal actions, the German music copyright agency GEMA and the Indian news agency ANI have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of using their content without permission to train its artificial intelligence models. On the 13th and 18th of this month, respectively, GEMA and ANI, also…
Google’s Alleged Android-Powered High-End Laptop Takes Aim at Apple’s MacBook Pro
November 19, 2024 – Rumors are swirling in the tech world as an internal email, leaked yesterday by tech publication Android Headline, reveals that Google is in the process of developing a new high-end Pixel laptop, codenamed “Snowy.” The email sheds light on Google’s ambitions for this premium device, drawing comparisons to other top-tier laptops…
Boeing to Lay Off 2,199 Employees in Washington, Total Cuts Reach 17,000
November 19, 2024 – Boeing has announced plans to lay off 2,199 employees in Washington state, part of a larger company-wide reduction that will ultimately affect approximately 17,000 workers. The news was released by the Washington State Employment Security Department on Monday. Currently, Boeing employs around 66,000 individuals in the state. According to the Society…
NVIDIA and Google Team Up to Boost Quantum Processor Development
November 19, 2024 – NVIDIA and Google Quantum AI have announced a collaboration that will utilize the NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform to empower Google researchers in developing large-scale digital models of quantum computers, aimed at addressing design challenges. According to the joint statement, Google’s Quantum AI division will leverage NVIDIA’s Eos supercomputer and its hybrid quantum-classical…
US Justice Department Moves to Break Google’s Search Monopoly with Chrome Sale Order
November 19, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, the top antitrust official at the U.S. Justice Department has decided to ask a judge to force Alphabet’s Google to sell its Chrome browser, citing it as a key gateway for most people to access its search engine. The move, described by Bloomberg as the…