Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out

In a turn of events, Toyota is stepping in to support LG Energy Solution’s EV battery plant in Michigan. Toyota reportedly placed a $1.5 billion order to boost operations at the facility after GM backed out. Toyota steps in, GM out at Michigan EV battery plant GM reached a non-binding agreement with LG in December… Continue reading Toyota steps in to support Michigan EV battery plant with $1.5B order after GM backs out

Tesla starts hiring in India in a big deja vu moment

Tesla has started hiring staff in India, in another deja vu moment. After several false starts in the market, is it finally time for Tesla to launch in India? Tesla has been trying to get into the Indian automotive market for years, but it wasn’t able to find a way around the country’s protectionist effort,… Continue reading Tesla starts hiring in India in a big deja vu moment

First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station

Tesla is planning its first full-scale ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station, and its site plans give us a first look at it. With the start of volume production of the Tesla Semi finally expected toward the end of the year, Tesla is starting to plan for ways to charge these trucks on the roads.… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station

Rockstar’s working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VI

Like GTA V and GTA Online, GTA VI’s longevity will depend on engaging with the modding community. Like GTA V and GTA Online, GTA VI’s longevity will depend on engaging with the modding community. Ash Parrish is a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers… Continue reading Rockstar’s working on bringing Roblox creators to GTA VI

Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible

Last September Mira Murati unexpectedly left her job as chief technology officer of OpenAI, saying, “I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration.” The rumor in Silicon Valley was that she was stepping down to start her own company. Today she announced that indeed she is the CEO of a… Continue reading Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible

National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues

The National Science Foundation fired nearly 170 workers in a Zoom call on Tuesday morning as part of the Trump administration’s agenda to reduce the federal workforce. The terminated workers, who were told their employment would end at 5 pm EST today, included those still under probation, but also workers who had already completed the… Continue reading National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues

Memecoin Scandal Threatens Argentine President Javier Milei

Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has come under fire for the abrupt collapse of a cryptocurrency he promoted, in a move that has triggered lawsuits and calls for his impeachment. Milei is facing more than 100 complaints against him at the country’s supreme court, accusing him of participating in an alleged scam related to the cryptocurrency… Continue reading Memecoin Scandal Threatens Argentine President Javier Milei

Three months later, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is the glorious pain in the ass its makers intended

GSC Game World’s hit open-world shooter endured a rocky launch. It’s now in much better shape. GSC Game World’s hit open-world shooter endured a rocky launch. It’s now in much better shape. When S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released in November, it was clearly not yet the game its developers, GSC Game World, wanted… Continue reading Three months later, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is the glorious pain in the ass its makers intended

CryptoAutos Acquires $20M Rental Fleet in Dubai, Advancing Real-World Asset (RWA) Adoption

CryptoAutos, a pioneer in the Real-World Asset (RWA) space, has acquired a fleet of vehicles worth $20 million in Dubai, marking a significant step forward in bridging digital assets with physical assets. This acquisition underscores CryptoAutos’ commitment to redefining vehicle ownership and investment through blockchain technology.  Bringing RWAs to the Forefront  Real-World Assets (RWAs) have… Continue reading CryptoAutos Acquires $20M Rental Fleet in Dubai, Advancing Real-World Asset (RWA) Adoption

Fetii’s group rideshare app for young people attracts funding from Mark Cuban, YC

When he was a senior studying at Texas A&M University, Matthew Iommi realized that there were no good options for transporting groups of people. Fellow college students heading out for the night together didn’t have access to on-demand rides with the same convenience, accessibility, and affordability of typical ride-hail platforms, like Uber and Lyft.  “Once… Continue reading Fetii’s group rideshare app for young people attracts funding from Mark Cuban, YC