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Google Fires Senior Researcher In Latest AI Row

Google fires senior researcher in dispute over findings on AI and chip design, in latest controversy to affect artificial intelligence…

3 years ago

Volkswagen In ‘Long-Term Chip Deal’ With Qualcomm

Volkswagen seals long-term global deal with Qualcomm to supply specialised chips for self-driving features starting in 2026, Handelsblatt reports

3 years ago

Toshiba Says It Will Seek Buyout Offers

Strategic options. Japanese conglomerate shares rise after Toshiba says it will solicit deal offers, including buyout offers

3 years ago

Tesla Asks Judge For Pause In California Racism Lawsuit

Electric car maker Tesla asks US judge for a pause in racial discrimination lawsuit brought against it by Californian agency

3 years ago

America Calls On Countries To Halt Missile Strikes Against Satellites

US vice President Kamala Harris calls on other nations to stop destructive, direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing

3 years ago

Google To Open Product Development Centre In Nairobi

Utilising local talent as Google says is to open a product development centre in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, to better…

3 years ago

BMW CEO Pushes Back Against Combustion Engine Bans

Oliver Zipse says car makers must not focus solely on building electric vehicles, and points out China controls most of…

3 years ago

SpaceX Rocket Carries First-Ever Private Crew Into Orbit

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carries first-ever crew of four private citizens to International Space Station as US seeks to commercialise…

3 years ago

Alphabet’s Wing To Begin Drone Delivery Service In US

After months of testing, Alphabet's Wing division will this week begin a commercial drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth…

3 years ago

Dyson’s First Wearable Is Air-Purifying Headphone Device

Available in the Autumn, Dyson unveils its first wearable device called the Dyson Zone, which incorporates air-purifying headphones and facemask

3 years ago

Waymo Expands Phoenix Driverless Service, Offers San Fran Staff Rides

Waymo staff in San Francisco now offered driverless rides, as the firm also expand its autonomous rides to downtown Phoenix

3 years ago

Tesla Signs Deal To Source More Nickel – Report

Deal to source essential ingredient for electric vehicle batteries secured by Tesla, amid supply chain issues during pandemic and Ukraine…

3 years ago

Google Tests Health Monitoring Via Smartphone Sensors

Yet another healthcare move from Google, which is now testing the sensors on smartphones for heart monitoring and eyeball health

3 years ago

Elon Musk Opens Tesla Gigafactory In Germany

Tesla and Elon Musk have officially opened its third factory near Berlin, with first deliveries of its Model Y being…

3 years ago

OneWeb To Use SpaceX Rockets For Satellite Launches

Bye Russia. Alternative launch option for satellites, after the UK's OneWeb signs agreement with US competitor SpaceX to resume launches

3 years ago

Tesla Halts Production At Shanghai Factory, Amid Covid Outbreak

China tightens restrictions across the country as Coronavirus infections surge, with Tesla suspending production at its Shanghai factory

3 years ago

BMW Blames Russian Invasion, As It Lowers Profit Forecast

German carmaker BMW warns of ongoing chip shortages and new supply chain disruptions caused by Russian's invasion of Ukraine

3 years ago

Tesla Raises Prices For Second Time In Days

Second price rise for Tesla electric vehicles in the space of a week, as inflationary pressure continues amidst Ukraine war

3 years ago

Toyota To Cut Production By As Much As 20 Percent

Ongoing chip shortages forces Japanese car giant Toyota to cut its Q2 domestic production target by as much as 20…

3 years ago

Toshiba’s Top Shareholder Opposes Breakup Plan

Years of turmoil at Japan's Toshiba continues, as leading shareholder opposes plan to break itself into three different units

3 years ago

Rivian Sued By Shareholder, Alleging Misleading IPO Data

Shareholder alleges Rivian misled investors about pricing of SUV models - prices for which were increased, then quickly rolled back…

3 years ago

Intel’s Mobileye Files For IPO

Intel’s self-driving-car unit Mobileye files for IPO in the United States, in what could be one of the largest tech…

3 years ago

Sony And Honda Team Up For Electric Vehicles

Strange bedfellows? Sony and Honda are to create joint venture, in order to make and sell electric vehicles (EVs) from…

3 years ago

SEC Investigates Elon Musk And Brother Over Share Sales – Report

Fresh scrutiny. Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk reportedly being investigated by the SEC for alleged insider trading

3 years ago

Tech Export Ban On Russia Takes Shape

No more chips for you. Details emerge of what technology will be banned under US and worldwide export restrictions on…

3 years ago

Tesla To Double Manufacturing With New Shanghai Factory – Report

World's most valuable car maker Tesla is to construct new factory in Shanghai, to more than double China production capacity

3 years ago

Virgin Hyperloop Axes Half Of Staff, Abandons Passenger Transport Goal

Over 100 staff axed as Virgin Hyperloop abandons plan for passenger transport, in favour of freight or cargo transportation

3 years ago

SEC Responds After Elon Musk’s ‘Unrelenting Harassment’ Allegation

US financial watchdog the SEC responds, after Elon Musk and Tesla made a 'harassment' allegation last week to a US…

3 years ago

EU Takes China To WTO In Smartphone Patent Spat

European Commission launches WTO challenge against China over court decision that forces smartphone tech patent owners to settle for cut-rate…

3 years ago

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Refutes Animal Abuse Allegations

Neuralink admits eight monkeys have died during its research, as it responds to legal complaint from anti animal testing group

3 years ago