India Set to Release 142-Page Antitrust Report, Demanding Apple Open App Store Payment System
January 3, 2025 – The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is poised to unveil the findings of its antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Store, encapsulated in a comprehensive 142-page report. The tech giant has already been apprised of the inquiry’s outcomes. The CCI asserts that Apple’s mandate for developers to utilize its in-app payment system…
Household Power Supply System Runs for 8 Years with 1,000 Recycled Laptop Batteries
January 2, 2025 – A forum user named Glubux has successfully created a household power supply system by recycling over 1,000 discarded laptop batteries, providing electricity for his home for eight years. Glubux shared details of his project on the “Second Life Storage” forum. This system combines old laptop batteries with solar panels to achieve…
Tesla Invests $98.7 Million in Land for Mexican Gigafactory
January 2, 2025 – Tesla has recently acquired four separate plots of land in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, covering a total area of 1194 hectares, at a cost of approximately $100 million, according to Milenio. The land parcels and their respective costs are detailed as follows: Parcel 1: 544 hectares, valued at $44,906,243. Parcel…
AI Writing Tools Advance, But Human Creativity Remains Unmatched
January 2, 2025 – In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools have become a convenient way to generate content such as papers, rap songs, or scripts with just a few keystrokes. However, a recent study suggests that, despite their convenience, these AI-generated works still lack the original creativity of a Shakespeare. According to…
WeChat and TikTok Ahead in Malaysia’s Social Media Licensing, Google and X Fall Short
January 2, 2025 – According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Elon Musk’s X platform and Google, which operates the video streaming platform YouTube under its Alphabet umbrella, have not yet applied for a social media operating license under the new Malaysian law that took effect on Wednesday. MCMC reports that X has…
Utilization Rates Plummet for Korea’s Top Battery Makers Amid EV Demand Drop
January 2, 2025 – According to a report published today by Business Korea, the utilization rates of factories belonging to LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On – the three major Korean battery companies – have significantly declined due to the global slump in demand for electric vehicles (EVs). This downturn has prompted these…
Tesla’s Giga Texas ‘Cybertunnel’ Nears Completion, Resembles a Cybertruck at the Exit
December 31, 2024 – Tesla’s Gigantic Texas factory, known as Giga Texas, is in the final stages of completing a unique project dubbed the “Cybertunnel”. Although the construction workers seem to have missed the deadline for a New Year’s completion, the project is increasingly resembling a Cybertruck in its appearance. Earlier this month, Joe Tegtmeyer,…
USB-C Takes Over Europe: Apple Joins the Standard, Simplifying Charging
December 31, 2024 – The European Commission has announced a new regulation effective immediately, mandating that all new mobile devices sold within the European Union must be equipped with a USB-C charging port. This measure aims to standardize charging methods, reduce electronic waste, and enhance consumer convenience. The new rule encompasses a wide range of…
Samsung Invests 267 Billion Won, Takes Top Spot in Rainbow Robotics and Forms Future Robotics Office
December 31, 2024 – In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, Rainbow Robotics, a Korean robotics company, revealed that Samsung Electronics has emerged as its largest shareholder. According to the document, Samsung acquired a significant stake in Rainbow Robotics, investing 267 billion Korean won. Prior to this transaction, Samsung Electronics held a 14.71% share, equivalent to…
Volocopter, Backed by Mercedes and Geely, Files for Insolvency Protection
December 31, 2024 – Volocopter, the German electric air taxi company, has filed for insolvency protection, joining a list of similar startups struggling with financial difficulties. The company intends to continue operations while seeking new investors. In a statement, Volocopter’s CEO Dirk Hoke said, “We have been ahead of our industry peers in terms of…