China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced new regulations requiring all vehicles sold in China (excluding tailgates) to be equipped with mechanical door release mechanisms, both inside and outside the…
Waymo Secures $16 Billion War Chest for Global Robotaxi Expansion
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Alphabet, has announced the completion of a $16 billion funding round, bringing its valuation to $126 billion. The round was led by Dragoneer, DST Global,…
Cornell’s Underwater Concrete 3D Printing Tech Nears DARPA Milestone
Cornell University researchers are pioneering an effort to extend 3D printing technology into the ocean, developing an innovative method to print concrete directly underwater. Funded by DARPA, the project aims to enable…
Indonesia Lifts Ban on Grok, But With Conditions
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs recently announced the conditional lifting of the ban on the AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI. This decision follows similar actions taken by Southeast…
Tether’s CEO Is Everywhere — Here’s Why
If you’ve been following the news recently, you may have noticed Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino making frequent appearances in media outlets like Reuters and TechCrunch this week. This media blitz is no…
Microsoft to Continue Buying Nvidia, AMD Chips Alongside Its Own AI Processors
Microsoft announced this week that it has deployed the first batch of its self-developed AI chip, Maia 200, in its data centers and plans to expand its application over the coming months….
Amazon Pursuing $50 Billion Stake in OpenAI, Reports Say
Currently valued at $500 billion, OpenAI is seeking a new round of financing totaling up to $100 billion. According to The Wall Street Journal, Amazon could contribute at least $50 billion of…
iPhone Posts Historic Best Quarter Ever
Apple Inc. delivered strong performance in the first quarter of 2023, with iPhone sales being a particular standout, setting a new all-time quarterly record. Financial reports indicate that iPhone revenue reached $85…
Gold Soared Past $5,500, Silver Nears $118 – Metals Surge Amid Dollar Weakness
On Wednesday evening, international gold prices broke through the $5,500 per ounce mark, with spot gold rising 2% to a historic high of $5,588.36 per ounce, bringing the cumulative gain for the…
Zuckerberg Vows Major 2026 AI Push, Focused on Commerce with New “Agentic” Tools
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during an investor call on Wednesday that the company will roll out a new generation of AI models and products to users in the coming months. He…