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In the heart of Europe’s auto industry, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) companies took center stage this week at the IAA Mobility show, signaling an aggressive push into a market long dominated by legacy European brands. While BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen showcased their latest models, it was the bold presence of Chinese automakers that grabbed industry…
China’s market regulator has accused U.S. chip giant Nvidia of violating the country’s anti-monopoly law, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The preliminary findings by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) could complicate ongoing trade talks between Chinese and U.S. officials in Madrid. Beijing Flags Breach Over Mellanox Deal The SAMR launched…
Riders in Atlanta can now hail a May Mobility robotaxi directly through the Lyft app, marking the first commercial deployment in the companies’ partnership. The rollout is a modest start, featuring a small fleet of hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles with human safety operators, operating during weekday hours in Midtown Atlanta. The move positions Lyft…
Five years after its $1.3 billion acquisition of autonomous vehicle startup Zoox, Amazon is officially rolling out its robotaxi service in the United States. The debut begins Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip, where the company will offer free rides from select locations including Top Golf, Resorts World, and Luxor Hotel & Casino. While passengers…
Uber riders near New York City and Southern Europe could see a futuristic travel option in 2026: helicopters. Electric air taxi leader Joby Aviation announced Wednesday that Blade Air Mobility helicopters will be bookable through the Uber app starting “as soon as next year.” While exact locations are not yet confirmed, the service will likely…
Spotify is officially joining the high-fidelity music streaming race, offering lossless, CD-quality audio to its premium subscribers. After years of anticipation, the feature is now available in over 50 countries, letting users enjoy richer, uncompressed sound across their favorite tracks. A Long-Awaited Upgrade Spotify first announced plans for a hi-fi tier back in 2021, promising…
Robinhood, once cautious about regulatory scrutiny, is now diving into the copy trading market with its upcoming Robinhood Social platform. This bold move signals a significant shift for the online brokerage, which historically avoided features that could be viewed as gamifying trading. Robinhood’s Regulatory Reversal Nine months ago, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev suggested that smaller…
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a jury verdict requiring him to pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamation. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that Trump “failed to identify any grounds” to challenge its prior holding on presidential immunity….
China’s exports to the U.S. fell sharply in August, while overall trade growth slowed to its weakest pace in six months, signaling mounting pressures from U.S. tariffs and a cooling domestic economy. Customs data show exports to the U.S. dropped 33% year-on-year, while imports from the U.S. fell 16%, highlighting the ongoing strain in bilateral…
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that allows users to filter their music library, playlists, podcasts, and even audiobooks by specific activities, moods, or genres. The smart filters, now available to Premium subscribers on mobile devices and tablets in select markets, also integrate with Spotify’s AI DJ to kick off personalized listening sessions. The…