Apple Faces Tougher Scrutiny in Germany as Court Dismisses Appeal
March 19, 2025 – Apple Inc. suffered a setback this Tuesday as the German Federal Supreme Court dismissed its appeal against the country’s antitrust authority, paving the way for tighter regulatory scrutiny of the tech giant in Germany. The ruling upholds the decision by the German Cartel Office in 2023, which designated Apple as a…
Tesla Secures Ride-Service Permit in California, Limited to Employee Shuttles Initially
March 19, 2025 – Tesla has cleared its first regulatory hurdle in launching autonomous ride-hailing services in California, as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the company’s application for a ride-service permit on the 18th. According to the CPUC announcement, with this new permit, Tesla can transport its own employees using Tesla vehicles through…
Apple Halts iOS 18.3.1 Signing: No Downgrade Option for Upgraded iPhones
March 19, 2025 – Apple has officially ceased signing iOS 18.3.1, marking the end of the possibility for iPhone users who have already upgraded to iOS 18.3.2 to revert to the previous version. A review of the updates reveals that Apple released iOS 18.3.2 on March 10th, addressing an issue where some streaming content failed…
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone: A Staggering $2300 Price Tag, According to Barclays
March 18, 2025 – In a recent research note, Tim Long, an analyst at Barclays Bank in the UK, has predicted that the starting price of Apple’s first foldable iPhone will reach 2,299,significantlysurpassingthecurrenthighest−pricediPhone16ProMax,whichretailsat1,199. Long attributes the high cost of the foldable iPhone to complex hinge technology, flexible displays, and titanium alloy materials. He believes that…
Tesla Cybercab Taxi Boasts 300-Mile Range with Under 50kWh Battery
March 18, 2025 – Tesla Executives Unveil Detailed Information About Cybercab Autonomous Taxi In a recent discussion with automotive engineering expert Sandy Munro, Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, and Senior Vice President of Design, Franz von Holzhausen, shared insights into the company’s upcoming autonomous taxi service, highlighting the Cybercab as its primary…
Audi Announces Approximately 7,500 Job Cuts in Germany
March 18, 2025 – German luxury automaker Audi has announced today that it will cut up to 7,500 jobs in Germany by 2029, affecting areas such as administration and development. The planned measures were agreed upon on Monday by management and labor representatives, local time. It is claimed that these measures will save Audi one…
Sony Unveils Dark Outlaw Games, Led by Call of Duty Veteran Producer
March 18, 2025 – Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced the establishment of a brand-new first-party studio, Dark Outlaw Games, led by Jason Blundell, a veteran developer known for his work on the Call of Duty series. The revelation about the studio and its origins came from an interview with Jeff Gerstmann, published on Monday,…
Gurman Insights: Apple Holds Off on Portless iPhone Amid Technology, Regulation, and User Experience Balancing Act
March 18, 2025 – In a blog post yesterday, March 17, renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman from Bloomberg revealed that Apple had initially intended to eliminate the USB-C port from the iPhone 17 Air, making it reliant solely on MagSafe wireless charging. However, due to pressures stemming from EU regulations and consumer concerns, the tech…
Apple Abandons $23M Lawsuit in Geep Canada Theft Case of 100,000 Devices After Five Years
March 18, 2025 – Apple Drops $23 Million Lawsuit Against Geep Canada After Five-Year Legal Battle, Leaving Questions Unanswered In a surprising turn of events, tech media outlet AppleInsider reported yesterday (March 17) that Apple has dropped its $23 million lawsuit against Canadian recycling company Geep Canada, following a lengthy five-year legal battle. However, the…
Tesla’s Australia Chief Announces Price Stability for New Model Y to Combat Chinese Competition
March 17, 2025 – In an interview with Chasing Cars, Thom Drew, the Regional Director for Tesla in New Zealand and Australia, revealed that with the launch of the new Model Y, Tesla aims to abandon its strategy of frequent price adjustments to better compete with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. Drew emphasized that the new…