Booking.com To Face Tough New EU Tech Rules
Brussels also said it would investigate whether social media platform X, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, can be exempted from the rules.
Hundreds Protest Outside German Tesla Factory
More than a thousand environmentalists protested outside Tesla's factory near Berlin Saturday, police said, a day after some of them tried to force their way into the plant.
Musk Says Tesla Charger Network Will Grow, Days After Layoffs
Tesla boss Elon Musk said Friday the electric vehicle manufacturer would invest over $500 million this year to install new superchargers, just days after a report of massive layoffs in this branch of the company.
In South Brazil, Race On To Deliver Aid Ahead Of New Storms
Teams raced against the clock Thursday to deliver aid to flood-stricken communities in southern Brazil before the arrival of new storms forecast to batter the region again.
EU Queries X Over Cut To Content Moderation Resources
The EU on Wednesday told digital platform X to explain a cut to content moderation resources, amid concerns over disinformation ahead of European elections in June.
Toyota Posts Record Yearly Net Income, Revenue
Toyota said Wednesday that it enjoyed a record net profit of 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) in the year to March on revenues of 45.1 trillion yen, which was also an all-time high.
Global Car Giants Seek Tech Allies In China's Cutthroat EV Market
Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.
US Election Disinformation Targets Non-citizen Voting
Illegal immigration on the US southern border is a top talking point among Republican politicians, but some are taking it a step further by promoting disinformation about non-citizens voting in the presidential election.
Tesla To Cut Hundreds More Jobs In Musk Cost Push: Report
Tesla plans hundreds of additional job cuts beyond a recent company-wide layoff as it cracks down on costs in a tough electric vehicle market, according to a US media report.
The SpaceX Investment Debacle: A Wake-up Call For Ethical Investing And Transparency
In the midst of the tumult surrounding the failed SpaceX investment deal orchestrated by Tomales Bay Capital (TBC) and its impact on Shanghai-based Leo Group, another part of the story is the operation and strategy behind the Tomales Bay Capital Global Growth Fund I.
European Satellite Giant SES To Buy US Rival Intelsat
European satellite group SES will acquire US rival Intelsat for $3.1 billion, the companies said Tuesday, seeking to compete in a race for space-based internet service led by Elon Musk's Starlink.
Changpeng Zhao, The 'Normal Guy' Who Conquered Crypto
During his time at the helm of the world's biggest cryptocurrency firm, former Binance boss Changpeng Zhao, who will be sentenced in the United States later Tuesday for money laundering, perfected the humble executive look.
EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Election Disinformation Worries
The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June.
US Supreme Court Declines To Hear Musk Appeal Over Tesla Posts
The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Elon Musk of a settlement that requires the billionaire to have some of his social media posts about Tesla pre-approved by a company lawyer.
Tesla Wins Key China Security Clearance During Musk Visit
Tesla received a key security clearance from China during Elon Musk's whistlestop visit to the world's biggest electric car market, which wrapped up on Monday.
Musk Leaves Beijing After Tesla Wins Key China Security Clearance
Tech billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk boarded a plane departing Beijing on Monday, an AFP journalist said, after a whistlestop visit that saw his firm win a key data security clearance from Chinese authorities.
Tesla CEO Musk Meets China's Number Two Official In Beijing
Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met in Beijing on Sunday with China's number two official, Premier Li Qiang, who promised the country would "always" be open to foreign firms.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk In China For Talks
Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was in China for talks on Sunday, making his second trip in less than a year to the world's biggest market for electric vehicles.
Elon Musk Heads To China For A Visit To Tesla's Second-Largest Market
Musk aims to meet senior Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss the deployment of Full-Self Driving (FSD) software in China.
China's EV Execs Bullish On Western Pressure At Beijing Car Show
Electric vehicle executives at a top car show in China were bullish on prospects for growth, despite a gruelling price war and mounting Western pressure on the industry.
Rescue Pup To Meme Star: The Real-life 'Dogecoin' Dog
Her fluffy face now frail, Kabosu still flashes the enigmatic smile that made her the go-to meme dog for millennials and inspired a $23 billion cryptocurrency beloved by Elon Musk.
Tesla 'Hodls,' Retains Over $700M In Bitcoin During First Quarter
The crypto community on X was busy theorizing what Elon Musk would do with his BTC stash after it was revealed that Tesla didn't sell any of its Bitcoin during the first quarter of the year.
Car Giants Vie For EV Crown At Beijing's Auto China Show
Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of the Auto China show Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in the world's biggest electric vehicle market and abroad.
TikTok To Fight US Ban Law In Courts
TikTok's CEO vowed Wednesday to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law that could see the popular app banned due to allegations it is controlled by the China government.
TikTok Suspends Rewards Programme After EU Probe
TikTok on Wednesday announced the suspension of a feature in its spinoff TikTok Lite app in France and Spain that rewards users for watching and liking videos, after the European Union launched a probe.
Recycled 'Zombie' Misinformation Targets US Voters
Migrants, vaccines, pedophilia rings -- old conspiracy theories are resurfacing ahead of the US election despite being repeatedly debunked, in what researchers call "zombie" falsehoods that appear to resonate with polarized voters.
Bill To Ban TikTok In US Clears Congress
The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market.
Tesla Profits Tumble But Shares Rise On New Vehicle Plan
Tesla reported a big drop in quarterly profits Tuesday, pointing to elevated pressure on the electric vehicle market that has led to deep cost-cutting.
Tesla Earnings A 'Moment Of Truth' For Musk After Stumbles
Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces heightened pressure with Tuesday's earnings report to reassure investors that recent stumbles are simply unexpected speed bumps -- and not indications of a road to decline.
Musk Says X Will Appeal Australia Injunction On Church Stabbing Videos
Elon Musk said Tuesday his social media platform X will appeal against an Australian injunction forcing it to take down videos of a church stabbing in Sydney.