Rivian's Earth Day Special: $5,000 Off for Trading Gas Cars for Electric
Apr 23, 2024 04:08 am UTC| Technology Business
In celebration of Earth Day, Rivian has launched a $5,000 trade-in offer, enticing car owners to switch from select gasoline vehicles to its eco-friendly electric models, the R1T and R1S. The deal includes a year of free...
Disney Entertainment CTO to Step Down and Move to PENN Entertainment
Apr 23, 2024 03:19 am UTC| Business
Disney Entertainments chief technology officer, Aaron LaBerge, is leaving the company after 20 years of service. He is now preparing to move to PENN Entertainment, where he was hired for the same CTO role. According to...
US Govt to Block Tapestry's $8.5 Billion Takeover of Capri Holdings
Apr 23, 2024 03:02 am UTC| Business
In an unprecedented move, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit to prevent the $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings by Tapestry, the parent company of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. This...
Apr 23, 2024 02:25 am UTC| Business Sports
In partnership with Portland-based Adaptive Sports Northwest (ASNW), Adidas has introduced a revolutionary line of basketball uniforms designed specifically for wheelchair and seated athletes. This innovative apparel,...
China's EV Price Battle Intensifies with Tesla's Strategic Cuts
Apr 22, 2024 16:11 pm UTC| Technology Business
China is on the brink of a competitive pricing battle in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, prompted by an oversupply that has led companies like Tesla to cut prices aggressively. These strategic reductions are designed...
Apple Buys French AI Firm to Boost Privacy-Focused On-Device Processing
Apr 22, 2024 16:06 pm UTC| Technology Business
Apple has acquired Datakalab, a French AI firm specializing in on-device processing, aligning with its commitment to enhance privacy and data security. The acquisition underscores Apples strategy to integrate advanced AI...
Lotte Starts Online Sales of Premium Bacha Coffee Line
Apr 22, 2024 10:13 am UTC| Business
Lotte Department Store Company secured exclusive distribution rights for the premium coffee brand Bacha Coffee earlier this year. As part of the deal, the department store chain has now launched the coffee products...
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