Google Offers Massive €470 Million to Halt CISPE-Microsoft Settlement, But Faces Rejection
July 17, 2024 – Google has offered a staggering economic incentive of 470 million euros to persuade the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to reject a settlement with Microsoft and instead, urge the European Union (EU) to proceed with an investigation into Microsoft’s cloud computing division. According to reports in July, CISPE had…
Tesla Investigates as Model S Burns to a Shell During Charging in France
January 8, 2025 – A Tesla electric vehicle caught fire in the small town of Pontarlier, located in the east of France near the Swiss border. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when a Tesla Model S, which was being charged at the town’s Supercharger station, suddenly ignited. The fire department responded promptly and extinguished…
Ford Postpones $12 Billion Electric Vehicle Investment Plan in Response to Market Challenges
October 27, 2023 – Ford Motor Company has announced a postponement of their $12 billion investment plan in electric vehicles, which includes a partnership to build a second battery factory with SK On. During the earnings conference, Ford’s Chief Financial Officer, John Lawler, emphasized that the company remains committed to the electric vehicle sector. Lawler…
AMD Confirms Minor Data Leak, Claims No Significant Impact on Operations
June 22, 2024 – Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has released a statement through Bloomberg, revealing the preliminary findings of its investigation into a recent data breach incident. According to AMD, the breach originated from a third-party supplier website that provides services for assembling some of AMD’s products. The company assured that the disclosed information was…
GM Alerts U.S. Drivers: No Warranty Coverage for Faults from Missed OTA Updates
July 31, 2025 – According to a report from GM Authority on the 27th, General Motors (GM) is stepping up its digital transformation efforts, with a key focus on the new-generation electronic architecture known as Global B, also branded as the “Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).” This system enables GM vehicles to receive over-the-air (OTA) updates,…
US Chip Industry Faces Talent Crunch, Plans Heavy Investment to Bridge the Gap
July 03, 2024 – The Biden administration has announced a new initiative aimed at bolstering the U.S. computer chip workforce, in an effort to counteract the potential threat posed by labor shortages to domestic semiconductor production. Dubbed the “Workforce Partner Alliance,” the program will tap into a portion of the 5billionfederalfundsreservedforthenewlyestablishedNationalSemiconductorTechnologyCenter(NSTC).TheNSTCintendstoawardsubsidiestoupto10labordevelopmentprojects,withbudgetsrangingfrom500,000 to $2 million each….
DoorDash & Waymo Team Up: Self-Driving Taxis Revolutionize Food Delivery in the U.S.
October 20, 2025 – DoorDash, the largest food delivery platform in the United States, has forged a strategic partnership with Google’s Waymo to integrate Waymo’s self-driving taxis into its delivery network. This collaboration will initially cover an expansive 816-kilometer area within the Phoenix metropolitan region of Arizona. Currently in the testing phase, the new feature…
Stellantis & CATL Break Ground on Spanish Battery Megaplant, Targeting Full 2030 Launch
November 27, 2025 – Stellantis and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) have officially kicked off the construction of a massive €4.1 billion battery plant in northern Spain, marking a significant move that further underscores Europe’s growing reliance on Chinese battery expertise. The two companies aim to commence partial production at the facility by the…
Google’s First Foldable Smartphone, the Pixel Fold, to Launch in Q4 2023
May 02, 2023 – Google’s first foldable smartphone, the Pixel Fold, is expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of 2023 with a price tag of $1799. According to the latest renderings shared by tech blogger @TechCat, the Pixel Fold will feature a horizontally folding design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold4. The…
Tesla Slashes Cybertruck Prices, Offers Lifetime Free Supercharging to Clear Inventory
April 18, 2025 – In a move aimed at boosting sales, Tesla is reportedly “racing to clear Cybertruck inventory,” as per a recent report by Carscoops. The electric vehicle manufacturer is offering substantial discounts and incentives to attract potential buyers, including lifetime access to the Supercharger network and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities for select models….