Indonesian state energy company PT Pertamina reported $3.8 billion in net income for 2022, an 86% jump from its 2021 profit amid higher output, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Last year, the company’s oil and gas output stood at 967,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up 8% from a year earlier,… Continue reading Indonesian state energy company Pertamina’s profit jumps 86% in 2022
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Chinese EV makers should brace for protectionist policies abroad: Nio CEO
Chinese electric vehicle makers should brace for the possibility of protectionist policies being leveled against them by foreign governments as they seize on their cost advantages to expand exports, the founder of Chinese EV maker Nio said. William Li told reporters on the sidelines of the Shanghai Autoshow that he estimated his firm and peers… Continue reading Chinese EV makers should brace for protectionist policies abroad: Nio CEO
Data Vantage: Mayhem Studios, Nhi Dong 315, Verz Design, Ryde and Clevai secure capital
Mayhem Studios, the mobile game development unit of Indian eSports unicorn Mobile Premier League (MPL), received $20 million last week from a group of investors in its Series A round. Lead investor Sequoia Capital India contributed $11.5 million to the financing and now holds an over 16% stake in the gaming studio. Other investors in… Continue reading Data Vantage: Mayhem Studios, Nhi Dong 315, Verz Design, Ryde and Clevai secure capital
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Teeming With Trash Life, Scientists Find
Life finds a way. True Life Scientists have found that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is absolutely teeming with life. Even coastal species have made it their new home despite the fact that the patch is located in the middle of the Pacific. A new study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution reveals… Continue reading The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Teeming With Trash Life, Scientists Find
Google DeepMind CEO Says AI May Become Self-Aware
“I think there’s a possibility…” So Self-Conscious We can now apparently add the CEO of the Google-owned DeepMind to the list of machine learning researchers who think artificial intelligence might come to gain self-awareness. In a bombastic interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis admitted that AI may be headed in that direction. “Philosophers… Continue reading Google DeepMind CEO Says AI May Become Self-Aware
Casino gaming market size in the US to Grow by USD 13.26 billion from 2022 to 2027; Growth driven by increasing spending capability of customers – Technavio
NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The casino gaming market size in US is estimated to grow by USD 13.26 billion between 2022 and 2027. The market’s growth momentum will be progressing at a CAGR of 4.53% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the growth in the spending capability of customers.… Continue reading Casino gaming market size in the US to Grow by USD 13.26 billion from 2022 to 2027; Growth driven by increasing spending capability of customers – Technavio
@Nissan: 2023/04/18 Nissan highlights electrification and connectivity at Auto Shanghai 2023 …001027
2023/04/18 SHANGHAI – Nissan is highlighting a wide range of electrified and seamlessly connected vehicles that aim to exceed consumer expectations at Auto Shanghai 2023. Premieres include two EV concepts: the Max-Out convertible sports car, which made its China debut, and the Arizon SUV, which made its global debut. The Arizon is designed to meet China’s… Continue reading @Nissan: 2023/04/18 Nissan highlights electrification and connectivity at Auto Shanghai 2023 …001027
@Hyundai: Kia Unveils EV Line-up and Vision for China at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition
Kia booth highlights the EV6 GT, Concept EV9, and Concept EV5 in its EV line-up, alongside the updated Kia Seltos Kia to launch six new dedicated EV models in China by 2027 as part of its ambitious vision Imminent launches of Kia’s electric vehicles in China: EV6 and EV5 to debut in 2H 2023, followed… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Unveils EV Line-up and Vision for China at the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition
Polestar 4 2023 Reveal: No Rear Window
Polestar is a design-driven, pure-electric brand, so the arrival of the Polestar 4 is no surprise (especially, coming as it does, after Polestars 1, 2, and 3). But what is thought-provoking is that this savvy brand of lateral thinkers and style mavens wants to rescue one of the more egregious automotive niches—the SUV coupé. It… Continue reading Polestar 4 2023 Reveal: No Rear Window
The ‘Love Is Blind’ Fiasco Proves Netflix Has a Lot to Learn
Fans sat down Sunday evening ready to watch a live Love is Blind reunion and learn whether or not season favorites Tiffany and Brett are really “forever,” as Netflix’s own Twitter bio proclaimed. But the streaming giant buckled during its big moment, unable to deliver the drama in real time to its viewers. After about 90 minutes, Netflix… Continue reading The ‘Love Is Blind’ Fiasco Proves Netflix Has a Lot to Learn