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Apple’s iPhone 17 Sales Surge Leaves Analysts in Awe Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed his astonishment at the recent surge in iPhone sales, describing it as “simply staggering.” The company’s latest quarter results surpassed Wall Street’s expectations, with a total revenue of $143.76 billion, including a remarkable 23% increase in iPhone sales compared to the previous year. Cook hailed the quarter as “fantastic” for the iPhone, achieving an all-time revenue record of $85.3 billion. He credited the success to the iPhone 17 family, which he deemed the strongest and most popular lineup ever, fueled by extraordinary customer enthusiasm throughout the…

Apple is reportedly working on a new update for CarPlay that will allow users to use third-party chatbots instead of Siri. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is in the process of adding support for voice control apps from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other providers. This means that users may soon be able to interact with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other chatbots directly through CarPlay, without having to go through their iPhone. One important detail to note is that Apple will not allow users to replace the Siri button on CarPlay or the wake word that activates the service.…

Tesla and SpaceX are both on a hiring spree, looking for engineers to help achieve their goal of producing 100 gigawatts of solar capacity per year in the United States. This ambitious target is part of Elon Musk’s vision for a sustainable future. SpaceX, in particular, is actively recruiting engineers for various roles related to AI-powered satellites and orbital data centers. Positions are available in solar, automation, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, optics, and software engineering at SpaceX facilities in Austin and Seattle. The company is also seeking “elite engineers” for its new 230 MeV cyclotron facility in Florida, which will aid…

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the way we think about transportation, but what happens when they encounter extreme weather conditions like a massive tornado? This is just one of the scenarios that Waymo, a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, can simulate in its new “hyper realistic” virtual world created with the help of Google’s DeepMind. Using Genie 3, Google’s AI world model, Waymo is able to generate interactive 3D environments specifically tailored for the challenges of autonomous driving. Simulation plays a crucial role in the development of autonomous vehicles, allowing developers to test their vehicles in a wide range of scenarios…

Tesla has recently introduced a fifth variant of the Model Y electric SUV in the United States, known as the Model Y Standard All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Priced at $41,990, this new trim offers an AWD drivetrain and significantly improved acceleration compared to the base Model Y Standard RWD. The Model Y RWD has a 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds, while the new AWD version can achieve this in just 4.6 seconds. Although the range is slightly reduced from 321 miles in the RWD variant to 294 miles in the AWD variant, the trade-off for increased traction, better handling, more…

Federal Jury Finds Uber Liable for Sexual Assault, Orders $8.5 Million in Damages A federal jury in Phoenix has ruled that Uber is responsible for the sexual assault of one of its passengers, marking a significant legal victory for victims of ride-share crimes. The case, brought by Jaylynn Dean, who was raped by her Uber driver in November 2023, has set a precedent for over 3,000 similar cases currently pending in US federal court. The jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in damages to Dean. Sarah London, co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs, hailed the verdict as a validation…

SpaceX’s groundbreaking proposal to launch a massive satellite system into non-geostationary orbit has taken a significant step forward with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially accepting their application. This move initiates a public comment period on the proposal, which could see up to one million satellites deployed in space. The project, known as an “Orbital Data Center” network, aims to revolutionize computing power by operating hundreds to thousands of kilometers above Earth. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr acknowledged the significance of SpaceX’s proposal, highlighting the potential for the system to advance civilization to a Kardashev II-level and serve various purposes…

Elon Musk’s Vision for the Future: A Unified Muskonomy Elon Musk, the serial tech entrepreneur, has recently confirmed the merger between SpaceX and xAI, marking the first step towards establishing an umbrella company that combines all of Musk’s ventures. This strategic move aims to leverage SpaceX’s expertise in launches with xAI’s advancements in artificial intelligence. Musk envisions the need for space-based data centers that will require substantial energy to operate efficiently. The convergence of Musk’s companies has long been planned, with the recent merger between SpaceX and xAI setting the stage for potential future collaborations. Analysts speculate that Tesla, another…

The long-standing freeze on Chinese automakers selling cars in the US may finally be starting to thaw. China, the largest auto market in the world and the largest car exporter, has been kept away from US customers due to high tariffs and geopolitical tensions. However, many Chinese cars are now ready for the US market and are fully competitive with current offerings. Geely, a Chinese automaker, is among those looking to sell their cars in the US. Geely’s Volvo Cars division already has an assembly plant in South Carolina, where it builds electric SUVs and other models. This plant could…

Now, Karma Automotive is looking to expand its offerings with fully electric vehicles, starting with the Kaveya in 2027. The Kaveya will utilize semi-solid-state battery cells from Factorial Energy, a Massachusetts-based company. Solid-state batteries are considered the next frontier in battery technology, offering higher energy density and faster charging capabilities. While most automakers are still working on incorporating solid-state batteries into their vehicles, Karma’s decision to use semi-solid-state batteries in the Kaveya sets it apart as a pioneer in this technology. Karma CEO Marques McCammon believes that the company’s niche position as a low-volume manufacturer makes it an ideal candidate…