Tesla’s FSD Makes Its Way to Mexico, Eyes Europe and China Next
February 13, 2025 – Tesla has announced today that its FSD (Beta) driver assistance feature is now available in the Mexican market, marking the technology’s expansion beyond the United States and Canada. This is the third expansion of FSD since its launch. It’s important to note that the FSD functionality is geographically restricted, meaning that…
French Retailer Leaks Apple’s Upcoming ‘New’ iPhone SE Ahead of Official Launch
February 13, 2025 – According to a discovery by MacRumors, French electronics retailer Boulanger has prematurely listed Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE (tentatively referred to as iPhone SE 4) on its website, labeling it as “coming soon.” However, the retailer has not disclosed any specific parameters, and the price listed appears to be a placeholder. Previously,…
OpenAI’s GPT-5 to Feature o3 Integration, Offering Free and Unlimited AI Access
February 13, 2025 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has unveiled a roadmap on social media platform X, detailing the development plans for the company’s GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 AI models. In his post, Altman acknowledged that OpenAI’s product line has become complex, and the company aims to “do better” in simplifying its offerings. He…
Tesla’s Innovative Solution: ‘Armor’ for Supercharger Cables to Thwart Vandals
February 13, 2025 – Tesla has been grappling with the persistent issue of vandalism at its Supercharger stations in recent years. These vital charging stations, crucial for long-distance electric vehicle trips, have been frequently targeted by vandals for various reasons. Some stations have had their cables stolen due to the presence of recyclable metals, while…
OpenAI CEO Altman Acknowledges DeepSeek’s Performance, Sees Them as Worthy Competitors
February 13, 2025 – In a recent interview with The Times Tech Podcast on Tuesday local time, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his acknowledgment of the technological prowess of Chinese AI company DeepSeek. He praised their “good performance” in developing a chatbot that can now compete with ChatGPT. Altman revealed that he has…
Apple iPhone Users in US Exhibit Shorter Replacement Cycles in 2024’s Final Quarter
February 13, 2025 – According to a report released by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) on February 12th, the replacement cycle for iPhones among American users has slightly shortened as of December 2024. CIRP has been tracking relevant data since 2014, and generally speaking, the replacement cycle for iPhone users had been increasing over the…
Nissan and Honda Poised to Reveal New Chapter in Their Partnership Following Stalled Merger Talks
February 13, 2025 – Nissan and Honda are expected to announce the next phase of their complex relationship today, with Reuters reporting that the two automakers may formally abandon their merger plans due to unsuccessful negotiations. Both companies, which are also set to release their quarterly financial reports, have been impacted by the rapid rise…
Apple Eyes Lens Technology as Key Supplier for Foldable iPhone’s Ultra-Thin Glass
February 13, 2025 – Apple has accelerated the development of its first foldable iPhone, sparking collaborations with suppliers of ultra-thin glass (UTG). Reports from The Elec indicate that Apple intends to utilize UTG provided by Chinese manufacturer Lens Technology for its upcoming foldable devices. It is anticipated that Lens Technology will secure approximately 70% of…
Google CEO Predicts Arrival of Practical Quantum Computers in 5-10 Years
February 13, 2025 – At the World Government Summit in Dubai today, Google CEO Sundar Pichai declared that AI will be the most profound transformation experienced by this generation, making intelligence more accessible and easier to obtain than ever before. In his speech, Pichai compared the current stage of quantum computing development to that of…
Unity Realigns Engine and Advertising Units, Trims Staff to Bolster Core Operations
February 12, 2025 – In an internal letter released by Unity CEO Matthew Bromberg, the company announced a series of strategic organizational changes and resource optimizations aimed at achieving its 2025 strategic goals. According to the letter, Unity has completed layoff notices by February 12, although the specific number of layoffs was not disclosed. Bromberg…