Can I take your order – and your data?
May 08, 2024 11:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Business Technology
You might have seen viral videos of Wendys drive-thru customers in the United States ordering their fast food from the firms generative AI bot Wendys FreshAI. Most show a very human-like transaction punctuated with cries...
Tesla's Robotaxi Tests in China Receive Government Backing for Full Self-Driving
May 08, 2024 08:23 am UTC| Technology Business
Teslas ambitions for autonomous driving receive a significant boost as reports surface of the Chinese government endorsing the companys robotaxi trials with Full Self-Driving capabilities. Elon Musks vision of a global...
NFL, NBA, NASCAR Stars Resolve $2.4M Voyager Promo Lawsuit
May 08, 2024 08:12 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency Sports Business
NFL icon Rob Gronkowski, NBA player Victor Oladipo, and NASCAR driver Landon Cassill have collectively agreed to a $2.4 million settlement in a lawsuit concerning their roles in promoting the now-defunct cryptocurrency...
Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Twist: Withdraws Application Days Before SEC Verdict
May 08, 2024 06:07 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency
In a dramatic turn of events, Grayscale shocked the cryptocurrency community by retracting its application for an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund just days before the SECs looming decision deadline. This cast doubt...
Tesla Cybertruck Incident: Owner's Finger Injury Raises Safety Alarms
May 08, 2024 05:58 am UTC| Technology
In a risky demonstration gone wrong, a Cybertruck owners attempt to prove its safety features backfired, resulting in a finger injury and stirring debates about the vehicles design and safety algorithms. Unexpected...
US Revokes Intel, Qualcomm Licenses Amidst Chip Sales Restrictions on Huawei
May 08, 2024 05:22 am UTC| Technology
In a significant escalation of trade restrictions, the United States has revoked licenses from leading semiconductor manufacturers Intel Corp. and Qualcomm Inc., obstructing Huawei Technologies Co.s access to vital chip...
Binance CEO Discloses $150 Million Bribe Amidst Tensions with Nigerian Government
May 07, 2024 22:24 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency
Binance, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange, disclosed that Nigerian government authorities demanded a staggering $150 million in bribes to quell legal actions against its executives, igniting a fierce dispute between...
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