A Week in Consumer Tech: Microsoft's Copilot Reinvents Productivity, Apple Faces Political Heat, and the Global EV Arms Race Intensifies
Every week in the consumer technology realm is a masterclass in disruption, but the window of April 21 through April 25, 2024, arguably encapsulates the...
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In the swirling maelstrom of global technology, today's industry giants contend with formidable challenges that test the boundaries of strategy, innovation, and even national allegiance. Whiplashed by ongoing U.S.-China trade hostilities, peered at by regulators, and beckoned by new...
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It’s been another breathless week in technology, a realm where change hits with the force of a viral meme and even the most seasoned giants can suddenly find themselves odd man out. The interplay between artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and shifting corporate strategies gave tech...
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If you thought reality TV was dramatic, just wait until you catch up with tech's latest soap opera—because this past week, the highs and lows of Silicon Valley have been outsparked only by the caffeine highs of the founders fueling them.
AI: When Titans Tussle and Lawsuits Fly
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In a twist that’ll have both tree huggers and road warriors high-fiving, BC Hydro has announced it’s tripled its electric vehicle fast-charging network across British Columbia in just a single year. That’s right—591 charging stations now dot the province, up from a comparatively paltry 191 just...
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Nothing says "welcome to the future" quite like plugging in your car and worrying that somewhere, someone in their pajamas is poking around your charger’s secrets from thousands of miles away. That’s the scenario Vestel AC Charger users find themselves in after a recent vulnerability was...
Elon Musk's latest maneuver has the air of a Bollywood drama—full of hope, suspense, and the occasional cliffhanger. As the serial entrepreneur sets his sights, once again, on India’s electric vehicle market, the stakes are stratospheric not just for Tesla and its enigmatic leader, but for a...
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Mercedes Revamps EV Experience with Intelligent Navigation and OTA Enhancements
Mercedes-Benz has raised the bar for electric vehicle technology, introducing a suite of sophisticated functions that promise to make journeys smarter, more efficient, and even off-road adventurous. The company’s...
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In a bold forecast that’s capturing the attention of industry watchers, a prominent blogger recently predicted that Xiaomi Auto will deliver 100,000 vehicles in a single quarter as early as Q2 2025. While this projection comes from an influential voice in tech news (featured on Passionategeekz)...
CES 2025, the world's largest tech extravaganza held in Las Vegas, has wrapped up, and oh boy, what a show it was! From AI-integrated everything to dazzling advancements in smart glasses and laptops, the future is officially knocking at our doors. But for a tech-packed event, there was an...
Toyota and Microsoft this week announced a partnership that will expand Microsoft’s penetration in automotive telematics, while providing Toyota with on-board communication, control and entertainment electronics. While this marks the first time the two companies have joined forces to develop...
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Microsoft and Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) on Wednesday announced they will work together to infuse the Japanese auto maker's cars with digital capabilities hosted in the Internet "cloud."
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, pictured in February 2011. Microsoft and Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) on Wednesday...
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UK firm announces battery breakthrough
Silicon anode boosts Li-ion capacity
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A LITTLE-KNOWN BRITISH COMPANY has developed a silicon anode that it says can increase the capacity of a Lithium-ion battery by up to 30 per cent...