Musk now says it’s ‘pointless’ to build a $25,000 Tesla for human drivers
November 5, 2024 – 7:46 AM PST Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk rides in Tesla’s robotaxi at an unveilling event in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024 in this still image taken from video. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) – When Reuters reported in April that Tesla had scrapped plans for a long-promised, […]
Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain
October 23, 2024 – 9:58 PM PDT By Chris Kirkham Advertisement Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk rides in Tesla’s robotaxi at an unveilling event in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024 in this still image taken from video. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS (Reuters) – Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said the electric […]
US watchdog agency orders Goldman Sachs, Apple to pay $89 million over consumer failures
October 23, 2024 – 8:18 AM PDT REUTERS/Mike Segar (Reuters) – Corporate giants Goldman Sachs (GS.N) and Apple (AAPL.O) will pay $89 million for violations of consumer protection laws in their joint credit card business, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday. Advertisement In partnership to finance Apple customers’ purchases through the Apple credit […]
Amazon sets ultra-low pricing plans for Temu rival store, The Information reports
October 22, 2024 – 8:50 AM PDT REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo (Reuters) – Amazon.com (AMZN.O) is imposing severe price caps on what merchants can charge for their products on a new low-cost storefront that the e-commerce giant is preparing to launch, the Information reported on Tuesday. Advertisement The company’s price limits include $8 for jewelry, $13 […]
Honeywell partners with Google to integrate data with generative AI
October 21, 2024 – 8:19 AM PDT The logo of Google is seen outside Google Bay View facilities during the Made by Google event in Mountain View, California, U.S. August 13, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File Photo (Reuters) – Honeywell (HON.O) has signed a deal with Google (GOOGL.O) to connect artificial intelligence technology with its industrial data, […]
Quit if you don’t want to return to office
October 18, 2024 – 7:41 AM PDT REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo (Reuters) – One of Amazon’s (AMZN.O) top executives defended the new, controversial 5-day-per-week in-office policy on Thursday, saying those who do not support it can leave for another company. Advertisement Speaking at an all-hands meeting for AWS, unit CEO Matt Garman said nine out of […]
Robinhood launches desktop platform, adds futures and index options trading to app
October 16, 2024 – 8:49 PM PDT REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo (Reuters) – Robinhood (HOOD.O) launched its long-awaited desktop platform and added futures and index options trading features to its mobile app on Wednesday, as the fintech firm aims to take market share from traditional brokerages. Advertisement The 11-year-old commission-free trading app, which became synonymous with […]
Amazon reveals its first color Kindle e-reader after years of development
October 16, 2024 – 6:02 AM PDT REUTERS/Chris Helgren/Illustration/File Photo SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Amazon (AMZN.O) on Wednesday announced its first color Kindle e-reader following years of effort to bring the more immersive device to market. Advertisement The ‘Kindle Colorsoft’ carries a $280 price tag that compares with similar devices from other manufacturers available on […]
Apple launches new iPad mini with AI features
October 15, 2024 – 7:55 AM PDT REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo (Reuters) – Apple (AAPL.O) on Tuesday launched its new generation of the iPad mini packed with AI features including writing tools and an improved Siri assistant, as the iPhone maker races to boost its devices with artificial-intelligence capabilities. Advertisement The new iPad mini is powered […]
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
October 13, 2024 – 9:15 PM PDT SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster lands during SpaceX Starship’s fifth flight test, in Boca Chica, Texas, U.S., October 13, 2024. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee Bea (Reuters) – SpaceX in its fifth Starship test flight on Sunday returned the rocket’s towering first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the […]