The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), established in 1958 is a U.S. federal agency responsible for civilian space exploration, aeronautics research, and space research. The agency has broadcasted space exploration for decades and has now decided to take its content production to the next level with the launch of its own streaming platform. The…
WhatsApp: New Video Messaging Feature
WhatsApp recently announced a new feature that allows users record and send videoclips up to 60 seconds long, directly from the active chat. The new video message feature will be similar to sending a voice message, but users will be able to record hands-free. The company said the feature will be a “fun way to…
7 EV Makers to Build Universal Charging Network
The idea of a universal charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) has been around for many years. However, it has been difficult to get all of the major car makers to agree on a single standard. In recent years, there has been a growing consensus that a universal charging network is essential for the mass…
Volkswagen: $700 Million Investment in Xpeng EV
Volkswagen has been a major player in the Chinese automotive market for decades. In 2019, it was the top-selling brand in the country, with a market share of 20%. However, the company has been losing out to local competitors in recent years, and its market share fell to 15% last year. The German vehicle manufacturer…
AMD: $400 Million Investment in India
Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) is an American multinational semiconductor company with a history dating back to 1969 when it was founded by Jerry Sanders. The company’s early days saw them primarily manufacturing memory chips and other essential components for computers, including semiconductors. Their core offerings include microprocessors that drive the computing power of servers,…
Nissan: $663 Million Investment in Ampere
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd is a multinational automobile manufacturer located in Japan. The company boasts of a rich legacy with a portfolio of vehicles sold under the Nissan and Infiniti names. Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi have been partners since 1999, when the 3 companies formed a subsidiary of their automaking operations. The alliance has been…
Virgin Media O2 to Lay Off 2,000 Employees
Virgin Media O2 is a telecommunications company formed by the merger of Virgin Media and O2 in 2021. The company is one of the largest mobile network operators in the United Kingdom that provides broadband, TV, and home phone services. Virgin Media O2 announced on July 24 2023 that it would be cutting 2,000 jobs…
TSMC: $2.9 Billion Chip Manufacturing Plant
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor manufacturing and design company, they are also the world’s largest chipmaker. The company is investing heavily in AI chips to meet the growing demand for these powerful devices. They have announced plans to invest $2.9 billion in a new factory dedicated to the production…
ChatGPT Launches Android App
ChatGPT is the large language model-based chatbot developed by OpenAI. It launched in November 2022, and quickly became the fastest-growing consumer software application in history. The platform is built on GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 technologies and allows users to refine and steer human-like conversations. It is available in a free tier with GPT-3.5, and a paid…
Apple: $1 Billion Class Action Lawsuit
Apple’s App Store is a digital distribution platform for iOS apps. The store has been criticized by various app developers for its commissions of 15% to 30% on in-app payments. These commissions are seen as being too high. According to CNN, a group of 1,566 app developers, led by Sean Ennis, a professor at the…