Shares of Japanese automakers and South Korean battery makers fell on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he could impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico soon and revoked the previous administration’s executive order on electric vehicles. But Chinese manufacturers bucked the trend, with stocks opening higher after Trump did not target China in his […]
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At the Microsoft Excel World Championship, selfies and a ‘hype’ tunnel
An arena. A hype tunnel, the kind through which NBA players typically streak. A competitor dressed in a jersey patterned with six-pack abs. In a new piece, The New York Times takes readers to an event that organizers call the Microsoft Excel World Championship, a 40-minute, Las Vegas-based competition featuring 12 contestants — all of […]
Supplier SK On claims solid-state EV battery “breakthroughs”
Battery supplier SK On recently gave an update on its research into solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, claiming “breakthroughs” that could bring these batteries closer to production-readiness. In a press release, SK On said it’s developing two types of solid-state batteries: one with a sulfide-based electrolyte, and one with an oxide-based electrolyte, with “commercial prototypes” […]
TikTok starts restoring service in the U.S. after shutting down over divest-or-ban law
Washington — TikTok began restoring service to users in the United States following a temporary and voluntary shutdown that lasted less than a day. The company said Sunday that it was in the process of reinstating access after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to try to pause the ban by executive order on his first day […]
GameGPT Launches The Revolutionary Genesis AI NFT Collection, Combining AI and Blockchain for the Future of Gaming
Bringing cutting-edge AI technology to the forefront of gaming and blockchain, GameGPT announces the official launch of their Genesis AI NFT Collection—an innovative blend of digital NFT ownership and advanced AI Agent capability. With this launch, GameGPT aims to redefine how video games are created: providing gamers, creators, and blockchain enthusiasts with next-generation tools for […]
Instagram rolls out TikTok-like features amid uncertainty about rival’s future
Instagram has rolled out a number of updates in recent days that appear to be aimed at attracting TikTok users while the short-video app’s future remains in limbo. And on Sunday, Instagram parent company Meta went one step further and announced the launch of a new video creation app on Sunday called Edits, which bears […]
Robots should be repurposed rather than recycled to combat rising scale of e-waste, scientists warn
The robotics industry should be creating robots that could be reprogrammed and repurposed for other tasks once its life span is completed, University of Bristol and University of West England researchers have advised. The study, published in Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems, aims to challenge individuals working in the robotics industry and in academia to note […]
TikTok unavailable for users in the US as ban takes effect
TikTok users are being told the app is not currently available as the government’s ban took effect Jan. 19, with the app saying that President-elect Donald Trump “has indicated he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office.” “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S.,” the […]
Nintendo share value plummets as Switch 2 reveal leaves some wanting more
Nintendo’s share price has dropped in the wake of the Switch 2’s “safe” debut. According to Al Jazeera, stocks fell by as much as 7.2 percent after the hardware’s formal announcement. Prices did bounce back a little, but by 4pm local time, share prices were still down 4.2 percent. That said, since the end of […]
ChargeX consortium identifies automated solution to fix key part of electric vehicle charging user experience
National laboratory researchers and industry collaborators in the National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX Consortium) have identified a new mechanism called “seamless retry” that could alleviate a common electric vehicle (EV) driver frustration with public charging by automatically restarting failed EV charging sessions, so users do not have to. While the current public charging network offers […]
Unlocking AI-Driven Business Data Analytics for Fintech and Real Estate Success
In the rapidly evolving worlds of fintech and real estate, data is no longer just a resource—it’s a strategic asset. The growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses harness their data, and AI-driven business data analytics is emerging as a game-changer. But how does it actually benefit large-scale companies? This article explores the advantages […]
Working with The Associated Press to provide fresh results for the Gemini app
As we develop new AI offerings and product experiences, such as the Gemini app, we’re identifying specific types of information and data that can help improve our products and services for people everywhere. For years, we’ve worked with The Associated Press (AP) to provide up-to-date and accurate information for features in Google Search. To build […]