Amazon has launched Amazon Autos, a new e-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase new cars, trucks, and SUVs directly from dealerships. Initially partnering with Hyundai, the service is available in 48 U.S. cities and will expand to more locations and manufacturers in 2025.
Read MoreBlue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket by year-end, pending regulatory approval for a critical "hot fire" test of the rocket’s seven BE-4 engines. This test, which simulates the rocket's lift-off performance, is a crucial milestone before integrating the payload fairing and proceeding to launch.
Read MoreApple is facing a lawsuit for not implementing a proposed system to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The plaintiff, a 27-year-old woman suing under a pseudonym, alleges that Apple's inaction forces victims to relive their trauma, as she continues to receive law enforcement notices about her abuse images being shared online.
Read MoreY Combinator’s entry into the African startup ecosystem in 2020 brought significant attention and investment opportunities, positioning itself as a game-changer in a developing market.
Read MoreChina has escalated trade tensions with the U.S. by banning exports of critical minerals like gallium and germanium, vital for semiconductors, defense, and electric vehicles.
Read MoreAmazon CTO Werner Vogels shared his forward-looking perspectives at AWS re:Invent, emphasizing broader societal shifts rather than solely focusing on AI, which dominated Amazon's keynotes.
Read MoreIncoming president Donald Trump has nominated billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA during a pivotal era in the agency's history.
Read MoreStrava’s 2024 Year in Sport: Trend Report reveals that the Apple Watch has become the most popular running device, surpassing Garmin watches overall. The Apple Watch Series ranks first, followed by the Apple Watch SE and the Garmin Forerunner 245 in third place.
Read MoreThe outgoing Biden administration's efforts in science and technology, led by Arati Prabhakar, have focused on critical areas such as AI safety, immigration, and technological advancement through initiatives like the CHIPS Act.
Read MoreA new sulfur-based compound, developed by researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU), could revolutionize construction on both the Moon and Earth by enabling faster, waterless building.
Read MoreVay is testing a new car rental service in Las Vegas, where vehicles are delivered remotely by "teledrivers." Using an iOS app, customers can summon a car, which is driven to them by operators sitting miles away at stations equipped with racing simulator-like controls.
Read MoreMeta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, accounts for a significant portion of global internet traffic, with its platforms driving 10% of fixed and 22% of mobile usage.
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