Amazon Hits Pause on Kindle Colorsoft Shipments Due to Screen Defect
November 06, 2024 – Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, launched multiple Kindle e-readers in mid-October, including its inaugural color e-paperback, the Kindle Colorsoft, priced at $279.99. However, the highly anticipated device has hit a snag. According to reports from GoodEReader, Amazon has informed customers who purchased the Kindle Colorsoft that their order shipments will be…
Apple Watch Turns 10: Code Reveals Plans for a Major Celebration
November 06, 2024 – MacRumors reported yesterday that Apple is planning a celebration for the “10th anniversary” of the Apple Watch, potentially teasing the launch of a new product. Hints from the iOS 18.2 beta suggest that Apple might be gearing up for commemorative activities, possibly introducing a fresh activity challenge linked to the milestone….
Ferrari Reports 6.5% YoY Growth in Q3 Revenue, Delivers 3,383 Vehicles
November 06, 2024 – Ferrari has recently released its third-quarter financial report, revealing a revenue of 1.64 billion euros, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.5%. The adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) stood at 638 million euros, marking a 7.1% growth compared to the same period last year. It is worth noting…
Tesla Raises Wages by 4% for All Employees at German Gigafactory
November 06, 2024 – Tesla announced on Tuesday that it has increased the wages of all employees at its Gruenheide Gigafactory in Germany by 4% since the beginning of November. A month ago, the company stated that it would be offering permanent positions to 500 temporary workers at the factory starting November 1st. Tesla clarified…
OpenAI CEO Predicts AGI Arrival Within 5 Years, Expects Minimal Immediate Social Changes
November 06, 2024 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has long harbored a passion for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and has been vocal about his company’s pursuit of this ambitious goal. In a recent Reddit AMA session, Altman asserted that achieving AGI is possible with existing hardware, albeit without specifying the exact requirements. Previously,…
ByteDance Reports 35% Year-on-Year Revenue Growth to $73 Billion in First Half of 2024, with International Revenue Surging Over 60%
November 05, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, ByteDance has achieved remarkable growth in its international revenue, increasing by over 60% in the first half of this year to reach approximately $17 billion. Furthermore, the company’s total revenue for the same period was primarily driven by advertising and e-commerce businesses from its…
Samsung’s Massive LED Screen in Seoul: As Big as Three Basketball Courts!
November 05, 2024 – Samsung Electronics has installed a massive outdoor LED display at its flagship store in Shinsegae Department Store, Seoul, South Korea, showcasing the XHB Series P8 model that boasts impressive dimensions and technical specifications. The colossal screen, which spans across two sides of the building, measures an astonishing 71.8 meters in width…
AI on the Verge: Former OpenAI Exec Says Machines Will Soon Do All Human Computer Tasks
November 05, 2024 – According to a report by Business Insider on November 3, Miles Brundage, the former head of policy research and “AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) preparedness” at OpenAI, has stated that the industry could develop systems capable of “almost remotely completing” all tasks that humans can perform via computers in the coming years….
GM’s Move Away from Apple CarPlay Backed by Software Head’s Strong Belief
November 05, 2024 – In a recent conversation released by The Verge, Baris Cetinok, Senior Vice President at General Motors (GM) responsible for software and services, product management, project management, and design, shared his insights on the company’s strategic decisions regarding in-car technology. Having joined GM from Apple just over a year ago, Cetinok emphasized…
GM Claims Second Spot in US EV Sales, Ford Challenges the Ranking
November 05, 2024 – General Motors has announced that it sold 32,000 electric vehicles in the third quarter of this year, securing the second spot in the US electric vehicle sales rankings. The sold vehicles include models such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Blazer, and Equinox EV, along with the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq….