India has the largest WhatsApp (the instant messaging application owned by Meta) customer base, boasting of almost 500 million users. The instant messaging platform recently announced a feature that will allow its users in India to complete payments from inside the application. The TechCrunch report further mentioned that this new payment feature is available to…
Generac to Recall 64,000 Generators
Generac Holdings Inc., popularly referred to as Generac, is a manufacturer of backup generators for residential, commercial and industrial markets. The public traded company was founded in 1959 with its headquarters in Wisconsin, USA. With about 6 manufacturing plants in Wisconsin, the company boasts of a revenue of over $2 billion USD as of 2018….
TikTok: $368 Million Privacy Violation Fine
The Office of the Irish Data Protection Commissioner, also referred to as the Data Protection Commission (DPC), is the independent regulator in charge of protecting the European Union’s rights of individuals to data privacy. The division was formed in 1989 and is responsible for monitoring compliance with data protection laws in Ireland. According to recent…
ChargeScape: The Vehicle-to-Grid Company
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G), also referred to as Vehicle-to-home (V2H), is a system where electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles sell demand energy services to electrical grids (power stations or electrical substations, which are interconnected networks for electricity distribution). According to recent reports, auto manufacturers BMW, Ford, and Honda have partnered to set up a new…
TikTok Launches TikTok Shop Feature
TikTok is a shortform video and messaging application with its parent company headquartered in China, that has recently been under scrutiny by the USA for its data handling practices. The social media platform has announced the launch of its TikTok Shop for US customers, offering brands and content creators the ability to sell items directly…
BMW: $747 Million Mini Plant Investment
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), the German auto manufacturer has announced plans to invest over $700 million USD in its Mini production plants in England. The Mini Hatch, also referred to as the Mini Cooper or Mini, is a small vintage styled car that is produced by BMW and sold under the Mini name. This…
The 2023 Apple Event
Founded in 1976, Apple is a household name that has continued to deliver a range of superior technology products including iPhones, smart watches, airpods, iPads, apple car, etc. Today, Apple will hold its annual event where it showcases new products from its backlog. Apple’s Wonderlust event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in…
Google Invests $20 Million in AI Research
Google, the California headquartered technology company has announced a $20 million USD fund through its google.org philanthropy division, to fosters further research into the responsible development and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Digital Futures Project will aid the adoption and better understanding of this vital arm of technology by providing grants to institutions and…
Tesla Welcomes Honda to EV Superchargers
Honda has announced its adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for electric vehicles that will be manufactured by the Japan headquartered automaker. In a combined effort to attain carbon neutrality, the company mentioned the importance of this partnership as a way to provide a broad range of EV charging stations to Honda’s customers….
Japan: Spacecraft Launch to the Moon
Japan has joined the list of countries that have launched a spacecraft to the moon. This successful launch is reportedly after multiple foiled attempts in the past due to infrastructural capabilities and bad weather. The spacecraft will attempt to land on the moon in February 2024, after supposedly reaching the Moon’s orbit in 4 months…