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Tesla Cybertruck's Real-World Range Test Reveals 254 Miles on Single Charge

Jan 05, 2024 02:49 am UTC| Technology

The Tesla Cybertrucks first real-world range test was enlightening and gave some insight on what customers might expect when their trucks arrive. First Real-World Range Test of Tesla Cybertruck Yielded 254-Mile...

Asus ROG Phone 8 Set for Global Debut: A Gaming Powerhouse Unleashed

Jan 05, 2024 02:33 am UTC| Technology

The ROG Phone 8 series will make its global premiere at CES 2024, according to Asus. Asus ROG Phone 8 Series Will Be Available in India on January 8 The release date has been planned for January 8. Asus India has now...

OnePlus 12R to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Balances Cost and Performance

Jan 05, 2024 02:16 am UTC| Technology

The OnePlus 12R is reported to be coming to the US and other regions as a more inexpensive choice, and now the Chinese version of the smartphone has disclosed that one cost-cutting strategy would be the usage of Snapdragon...

Starbucks App Accused of Trapping Users in Prepayment Loop Using Dark Patterns

Jan 04, 2024 13:56 pm UTC| Technology

In a December complaint to Washingtons Attorney General, a consumer protection group said Starbucks mobile app traps consumers in a vicious loop of beverage purchasing. The mobile app of the coffee business purportedly...

GM Counters EV Tax Credit Changes with $7,500 Direct Discounts to Buyers

Jan 04, 2024 13:40 pm UTC| Technology

General Motors is avoiding the loss of the electric vehicle tax credit on its vehicles by continuing to give a $7,500 discount to customers. General Motors Avoids Loss of EV Tax Credit by Offering Significant...

Blackstone Gains Majority Control in Japan's Sony Payment Services

Jan 04, 2024 09:36 am UTC| Technology

Blackstone, the global alternative asset manager, is making its foray into Japans fintech sector by acquiring a majority stake in Sony Payment Services Inc. (SPSV) from Sony Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony...

SK Telecom Partners With Naver, AfreecaTV to Launch Sportscasting and Compete With LG, Coupang

Jan 04, 2024 09:28 am UTC| Business Technology

SK Telecom and Naver Corp. are teaming up to offer sports broadcasting services together. Afreeca TV is also part of the three-way collaboration with the aim of competing with Coupang and LG. As per The Korea Times, SK...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slide as Iran Conflict Fuels Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran drove oil prices higher, fueled a global bond selloff and strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates...

RBNZ Raises Interest Rate to 2.75%, Kiwi Dollar Slides

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Wednesday, matching market expectations while signaling a more cautious approach to future interest rate hikes. The New...

Australia GDP Beats Forecast, Boosting RBA Rate Hike Bets

Australias economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter, adding to expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia could raise interest rates again as persistent inflation and resilient economic activity...

Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Conflict Threatens Middle East Supply

Oil prices climbed for a third consecutive session on Wednesday as escalating military clashes between the United States and Iran fueled concerns over prolonged disruptions to Middle East crude supplies and tanker traffic...

Asian Stocks Tumble as Oil Surge Fuels Rate Hike Fears

Asian stocks fell sharply on Wednesday as surging oil prices drove global bond yields higher and intensified concerns that central banks could keep interest rates elevated. Japan and South Korea led the regional selloff,...

Politics

US-Iran Exchange Strikes as Hormuz Tensions Escalate

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Tuesday, marking their most serious confrontation since late July as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)...

US Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to Iraq

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq, strengthening defense cooperation between Washington and Baghdad as Iraq continues efforts to modernize its armed forces....

China Warns Over Taiwan’s Pacific Islands Forum Presence

China has raised strong objections to Taiwans participation in the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of unspecified consequences as tensions over Beijings influence in the Pacific take center stage at the regional...

U.S., New Zealand Fund $60M Cook Islands Port Upgrade

The United States and New Zealand will jointly fund a major upgrade of a World War Two-era port in the Cook Islands, strengthening Western infrastructure investment in the Pacific as China expands its regional influence....

Bessent Urges Japan on Fiscal Discipline, BOJ Rate Hikes

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Japanese policymakers to outline a credible path toward fiscal sustainability and higher interest rates as pressure on the yen and government bond markets intensifies,...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Lenovo Shares Fall After Dropbox Security Breach Exposes ID Vulnerability

Lenovo Group shares came under pressure on Wednesday after a security breach at Dropbox revealed a vulnerability connected to the Chinese technology companys Lenovo ID authentication service. Dropbox said approximately...

OpenAI Nears Astra AI Model Launch With Safety Focus

OpenAI is preparing to launch its next-generation artificial intelligence model, Astra, with CEO Sam Altman signaling that the release could arrive soon as the company increases its focus on AI safety and cybersecurity....

OpenAI Rejects Apple Trade Secret Theft Claims

OpenAI has denied Apples allegations that it obtained confidential trade secrets through former Apple employees, arguing that the iPhone maker has failed to provide evidence showing proprietary information was stolen. In a...

MediaTek Shares Jump 10% on Nvidia’s $3.5 Billion Investment

MediaTek shares surged nearly 10% on Tuesday after Nvidia announced a $3.5 billion investment in the Taiwanese semiconductor designer, strengthening a strategic partnership focused on artificial intelligence...

South Korea Unveils Record $597 Billion 2027 Budget to Boost AI and Chips

South Korea has proposed a record 821 trillion won ($596.92 billion) government budget for 2027, sharply increasing fiscal spending as the country seeks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence, semiconductors...