Audi Eyes Premium Market with New Luxurious A8, Q7 Replacements; Promises ‘Valuable’ Price Hikes
February 15, 2025 – According to a report by Auto Express on the 13th local time, Audi is further elevating its brand positioning by planning to introduce even more luxurious replacements for the A8 and Q7/Q8 SUVs, pushing the brand towards a higher-end market. The newly appointed head of Audi UK, José Miguel Aparicio, stated…
Figure’s Valuation Hits $39.5 Billion in New Funding Round After Parting Ways with OpenAI
February 15, 2025 – According to informed sources quoted by Reuters on the 14th local time, Figure AI, a robotics startup, is in talks with investors to raise 1.5billioninfunding,whichwouldbringthecompany′svaluationto39.5 billion after the financing round. With the rapid development of AI technology, technology giants such as NVIDIA, Meta, and Tesla, along with several startups, are intensifying…
TikTok Makes a Comeback on Google Play Store Following Apple’s App Store Return
February 14, 2025 – Following the U.S. government’s assurance that it would not immediately enforce the ban, Apple and Google have reinstated TikTok on their respective app stores. Apple stated that the application would be back online later on Thursday, while TikTok has already made its reappearance on Google’s Play Store. The development comes after…
Rivian Expands Sales: Electric Vans Now Available to All US Fleets
February 14, 2025 – Rivian, the emerging American automotive manufacturer, announced on the 10th of this month that its electric commercial vans are now open for sales to fleet customers across the United States. Previously, this series of vehicles were exclusively used by Amazon as delivery vehicles, but Rivian has since conducted trial collaborations with…
Sony PlayStation to Boost Family Game Offerings Following “Cosmic Robots” Triumph
February 14, 2025 – Following the success of “Cosmic Robots” being named the Best Platform Game of the Year, PlayStation has announced plans to introduce more family-friendly titles. According to a report by VGC, Sony’s President, Yuji Hirota, mentioned during yesterday’s earnings call that the accolades recently received by the platform game, developed by Team…
Musk’s Lawyers Declare: No Profit-Oriented Transition, No $97.4 Billion Acquisition of OpenAI
February 14, 2025 – According to a report by Reuters, court documents submitted by lawyers representing Elon Musk on Wednesday revealed that the billionaire would withdraw his $97.4 billion acquisition offer for the non-profit division of OpenAI if the company abandons its plans to transition into a profit-making entity. Musk has been actively opposing OpenAI’s…
Porsche Responds to EV Sales Dip with 1,900 Job Cuts in Germany
February 14, 2025 – Porsche, facing a decline in electric vehicle sales, has announced plans to lay off 1,900 employees in Germany by 2029. The decision comes as the luxury carmaker revises its profit margin expectations downwards to between 10% and 12% for the current year, significantly below its long-term target of 20%. In response…
Apple Unveils ‘Newest Family Member’ on February 19th: Rumors Swirl About iPhone SE 4 and More
February 14, 2025 – Apple CEO Tim Cook has officially announced that the “newest member of the Apple family” will arrive on February 19th, hinting at the upcoming release of the new iPhone SE 4 (unnamed) and possibly other products such as the iPad 11 and AirTag 2. According to various leaked reports, the iPhone…
Jeep’s New Electric SUV, Recon, Set to Hit the Market as the ‘Electric Wrangler’
February 13, 2025 – Making a splashy appearance during the Super Bowl, Jeep’s new electric SUV, the Recon EV, marked its latest preview. Positioned as the second electric SUV from the brand, the Recon EV is targeted squarely at the American market. Jeep first teased this model in 2022, framing it as a key component…
Meta Cautions Users About Romance Scams as Valentine’s Day Nears
February 13, 2025 – As Valentine’s Day approaches, Meta Platforms has issued a warning to users about “romance scams” that are often perpetuated through its apps and other social media channels, as well as regular text messages. According to the Associated Press, Meta cautions that if an individual appears too perfect on social media, it…