Western Digital Faces $315.7M Penalty for Data Encryption Patent Infringement
October 20, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters, a jury in a California federal court has ordered Western Digital to pay $315.7 million in damages for infringing on a data encryption patent held by SPEX Technologies. The patent, originally developed by Spyrus Inc., pertains to data encryption technology for PCMCIA and Compact Flash…
Tesla Reveals Fully Automated Wireless Charging for its Robotaxi
October 20, 2024 – Tesla unveiled a new video on Friday, showcasing its latest robotic taxi, the Robotaxi (also known as Cybercab), equipped with a wireless charging feature that enables a fully automated experience from driving to charging. Designed as a driverless, steering-wheel-less, and pedal-less vehicle, the Robotaxi aims to revolutionize transportation methods. As a…
Ex-OpenAI CTO Murati Launches Startup, Aims to Raise Over $100M
October 20, 2024 – According to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Reuters on October 19th (Beijing time), Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of OpenAI, is currently raising funds from venture capitalists for her new artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Murati’s new venture aims to develop AI products based on proprietary…
Nvidia Backs Tesla’s Humanoid Robot, Highlighting Advanced Remote Control Skills
October 20, 2024 – The recent controversy surrounding Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, due to its remote control during a demonstration, has sparked mixed reactions. While some analysts and investors have criticized the company for being “dishonest” and misleading, Rev Lebaredian, the Vice President of Nvidia’s Omniverse development platform and simulation, has come forward to defend…
Ford Warns Against Using Tesla Charging Adapters: Risk of Charging Port Damage
October 20, 2024 – Ford has recently instructed some of its electric vehicle owners to temporarily halt the usage of Tesla Supercharger adapters provided by the company. As reported by InsideEVs, a service bulletin sent to the affected customers revealed that Ford had identified a “potential issue” with these adapters, which could lead to a…
ASML’s Shares Tumble as Third-Quarter Results Disappoint, Losing Top European Tech Valuation
October 18, 2024 – Dutch lithography giant ASML has experienced a significant drop in its share price following the premature leakage of its financial report, which indicated a substantial decline in performance. The company’s stock plummeted by 15.6% on October 15th and further fell by 5.1% on the 16th, closing at 633.9 euros. Consequently, ASML…
Trust in Japanese Manufacturing Eroded: Over 5,000 Companies Face Bankruptcy in Six Months
October 18, 2024 – According to recent data released by the Tokyo Shoko Research Institute, a private research organization in Japan, the number of bankruptcies in the country has surpassed 5000 in the six months from April to September this year, marking a decade-high. Sakata Yoshihiro, the head of the intelligence department at the Tokyo…
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT for Windows: Hotkey Access and Paid User Testing
October 18, 2024 – Following the release of its macOS version, OpenAI has now introduced a desktop client for its ChatGPT application specifically tailored for Microsoft Windows users. Currently undergoing testing, this application is available for download in the Microsoft Store for paid subscribers of ChatGPT Plus, Enterprise, Team, and Edu versions. Essentially, the app…
Siri’s IQ Upgrade: Apple Speeds Up ChatGPT Integration for Enhanced Text and Image Capabilities
October 18, 2024 – According to a report published by technology media outlet MacRumors on October 17th, Apple is currently working at full capacity to introduce a brand-new Apple Intelligence feature to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15. Recent discoveries in Siri’s backend code suggest that the Cupertino-based company is actively integrating ChatGPT into…
Meta Fires Employees Over Abuse of $25 Meal Allowance
October 18, 2024 – According to a report by the Financial Times, Meta has terminated over 20 employees in Los Angeles due to the misuse of a $25 meal voucher. It is understood that Meta employees are entitled to a daily allowance of 70,whichincludesanadditional25 specifically designated for meals, essentially Grubhub credits for internal use within…