Nvidia Eyes Investment in Elon Musk’s xAI, Seeking to Join Multibillion-Dollar Funding Round
November 05, 2024 – According to informed sources, Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is planning to raise 5billionatavaluationofapproximately45 billion. Potential investors include venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Vy Capital. Reports from The Information indicate that xAI representatives have disclosed to potential investors that Nvidia has engaged in discussions regarding xAI’s…
Innovative Startup Synchron Transforms Brain-Computer Interfaces with Its Non-Invasive Stentrode Device
November 04, 2024 – Backed by tech titans Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, the startup Synchron is emerging as a frontrunner in the race for less invasive brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2012 as SmartStent and later renamed in 2016, Synchron has raised a total of $145 million in funding, positioning it as a serious contender…
Samsung Initiates Unprecedented Voluntary Retirement Scheme, Cutting Over 30% of Foundry Staff
November 04, 2024 – According to recent media reports, Samsung Electronics executives have revealed plans to implement an unprecedented four-round large-scale voluntary retirement program. This initiative is particularly targeted at the company’s continuously loss-making wafer foundry manufacturing team, with the 8-inch foundry manufacturing and technical team facing a reduction of over 30% in its workforce….
Microsoft Urges Upgrade: 240 Million PCs Face Obsolescence as Win10 Support Ends
November 04, 2024 – Microsoft has officially announced that it will discontinue support services for the Windows 10 system on October 14, 2025, strongly recommending users to migrate to the Windows 11 system as soon as possible. According to Microsoft, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates from October 14, 2025. Continuing to use…
BYD Hits Milestone: 150th Pure Electric Bus Rolls Out in Germany, Surpassing 400 Total Sales
November 04, 2024 – On November 1st, BYD Commercial Vehicles officially announced the completion of the 150th pure electric bus for the German market, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into Europe. To date, BYD has sold over 400 electric buses in Germany, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in the…
Apple’s Low-Cost Vision Pro Mass Production Pushed Back to 2027 and Beyond, Says Analyst
November 04, 2024 – According to a recent statement by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the mass production of the low-cost version of Vision Pro has been delayed until after 2027 for some time now. Kuo clarified that this means Apple’s new head-mounted display device in 2025 will only feature an upgraded Vision Pro with an M5…
Tesla Shareholders Back Musk’s $56 Billion Pay Package, Awaiting Final Verdict
November 04, 2024 – The fate of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package will be decided by the end of this year. Kathaleen McCormick, Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, indicated on Thursday that she would make a final ruling by the end of 2024. In January of this year, McCormick had…
Chip Industry Shakeup: Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm in Bidding War for Intel
November 02, 2024 – Reports indicate that in the race to acquire Intel, not only is Qualcomm deeply interested, but Apple and Samsung are also throwing their hats into the ring. For Qualcomm, which is currently embroiled in a dispute with Arm, the prospect of owning x86 IP is particularly enticing. Meanwhile, Apple, which already…
Samsung’s XR Headset Market Push: New Patent Reveals Future Controller Design
November 02, 2024 – According to a blog post published by technology media outlet sammobile on November 1st, Samsung has recently been granted a patent that could potentially be utilized in future controllers for XR headsets. The patent application included images showcasing not only the controllers but also a charging dock design. The two controllers…
Warner Bros. Unveils $2.99 Million Batman Tumblers: Only 10 Units Available with 6.2L V8, 525 HP Engines
November 02, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products has announced their plans to produce 10 limited-edition Batman Tumblers, priced at $2.99 million each, according to a report published by carscoops on November 1st. These Batman Tumblers, inspired by the iconic vehicles from the Batman films, will be equipped with a powerful 6.2-liter LS3…