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How SpaceX became the MyPillow of government contractors

/ The best political convictions money can buy. By Elizabeth Lopatto, a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor. Previously, she was a reporter at Bloomberg. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See… Continue reading How SpaceX became the MyPillow of government contractors

The best fast chargers for 2024

In today’s world of power-hungry smartphones, tablets and laptops, a fast charger is no longer just a nice-to-have item — it’s a must-have. With many devices no longer including a charger in the box (yes, we’re looking at you, iPhone 16), grabbing a reliable wall charger can save you the hassle of trying to find… Continue reading The best fast chargers for 2024

Tesla unveils its ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi

Tesla has introduced a robotaxi called Cybercab during its “We, Robot” event at Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio in California, six months after Elon Musk revealed that the company was going to launch one. Musk made his way to the stage on a Cybercab, which has no steering wheels or pedals, announcing that “there’s 20 more”… Continue reading Tesla unveils its ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi

Japan payments company Infcurion planning IPO in 2025Infcurion recently secured backing from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

Japanese payments company Infcurion is planning an initial public offering in Tokyo in 2025 as the company looks to accelerate its growth including through mergers and acquisitions, its executives told Reuters. Last month Infcurion said it secured backing from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. The roughly 8 billion yen ($53.8 million) investment gives the company a… Continue reading Japan payments company Infcurion planning IPO in 2025Infcurion recently secured backing from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.

Oman’s sovereign wealth fund commits to funds of ewpartners, IDG CapitalOman Future Fund has launched ewpartners-Oman Fund and the IDG Oman Investment…

The Oman Future Fund, a 2 billion Omani rials ($5.2 billion) investment fund run by the Oman Investment Authority, has partnered with IDG Capital, and ewpartners to set up funds to backroll strategic industries and advance the local economy of the Gulf state. The Oman Future Fund made its first batch of investment projects in… Continue reading Oman’s sovereign wealth fund commits to funds of ewpartners, IDG CapitalOman Future Fund has launched ewpartners-Oman Fund and the IDG Oman Investment…

TikTok cuts several jobs, including in Malaysia, in shift towards AI content moderationThe employees were involved in the firm’s content moderation op…

Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on Friday, as it shifts focus towards a greater use of AI in content moderation. Two sources familiar with the matter earlier told Reuters that more than 700 jobs were… Continue reading TikTok cuts several jobs, including in Malaysia, in shift towards AI content moderationThe employees were involved in the firm’s content moderation op…

Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van

Tesla held its Robotaxi event tonight to introduce a whole new vehicle that will function exclusively as a driverless vehicle. But in addition to the Robotaxi, it also unveiled another robo-vehicle – an autonomous van that can be used for either 20-person mass transit or for cargo hauling tasks. The “We, Robot” event was primarily expected… Continue reading Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van

Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years

Tesla has unveiled a new vehicle called Cybercab; a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years. At an event at Warners Bros studios on Thursday night, Elon Musk took the stage to unveil the new vehicle. Its name is still not clear. Prior to the event, Musk referred to it as both ‘Cybercab’… Continue reading Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years

Tesla Robotaxi launch news hub and watch party

Tesla is holding its ‘We, Robot’ event today, which is expected to be the launch of its new Robotaxi, a vehicle dedicated to self-driving. Here, you will find our news hub for the event, which will contain all the most important information about the event and our watch party. Before being called its ‘We, Robot’… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi launch news hub and watch party