EXCLUSIVE: Diamond Standard Set To Revolutionize Remittance With CARATS, Eyes Asia Expansion
Diamond Standard Co.'s CARATS, the natural diamond commodities that can be sent conveniently via SMS messaging, just could be what Asia needs to see a revolution in its remittance sector.
The Return of the Blue Check: X (Formerly Twitter) Reinstates Verification For Prominent Accounts
X, formerly Twitter, surprises users by reinstating the blue verification badge to select prominent accounts.
Sam Altman Net Worth 2024: Silicon Valley Visionary's Billion-Dollar Rise
Altman's official entry into the billionaire club in 2024 underscores his success in identifying and nurturing promising ventures.
Smuggled Starlink Dishes Throw Lifeline To Some In War-torn Sudan
On a street corner in the Sudanese town of Tamboul, dozens of people tap feverishly on their phones, calling loved ones and moving money through online apps.
Tesla Reports Drop In Auto Sales, While Toyota Sees US Surge
Tesla reported sharply lower first-quarter auto sales on Tuesday amid an underwhelming demand outlook for electric vehicles, while legacy players including Toyota rode improved US inventories to higher sales.
Tesla's Stock Hits Low Amid Sales Decline
Tesla's disappointing first-quarter sales figures lead to a 7% drop in shares, marking its first year-over-year decline since the pandemic began.
Tesla Q1 Auto Deliveries Fall 8.5 Pct, Shares Drop Sharply
Tesla reported an 8.5 percent drop in first-quarter auto deliveries, missing estimates from leading analysts and weighing on shares.
Will Musk Help Trump With Cash, Not Just Tweets?
Elon Musk, one of the world's richest people, says he won't directly back Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the US election -- but one look at his X feed makes clear his heart is with the Republican.
Tesla Has More Bitcoins Than Coinbase, Other Crypto Firms: Tracker
A Bitcoin holdings tracker shows that Tesla has more Bitcoins than Coinbase, Hut 8 Mining, and a host of other companies that actually offer Bitcoin products or services.
China's Xiaomi Enters Car Market With New Electric Vehicle
Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.
China's Competitive Car Market At Heart Of Global EV Revolution
China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday.
China's Xiaomi To Enter Cut-throat EV Market For The First Time
Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.
Hyundai To Invest More Than $50 Bn In South Korea In Major EV Push
Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting the development and production of electric vehicles.
Chinese EV Giant BYD Announces Record Annual Profit For 2023
Chinese battery and automotive giant BYD achieved a record profit in 2023, annual results showed Tuesday, despite fierce competition in the country as demand for electric vehicles grows.
US Court Dismisses Musk Lawsuit Against Anti-hate Watchdog
A US court on Monday rejected social network X's lawsuit against a nonprofit that had reported a spike in misinformation and hate speech on the platform since billionaire Elon Musk's takeover.
Neuralink Shows Quadriplegic Playing Chess With Brain Implant
Neuralink on Wednesday streamed a video of its first human patient playing computer chess with his mind and talking about the brain implant making that possible.
China Could Turn From An Asset To A Liability For Tesla
Today, the EV pioneer has made some gains in the Chinese market, but it is facing enormous pressure from scores of domestic EV makers. They threaten to turn the company's foray into the Chinese market from an asset to a liability.
AI Titan Nvidia Ramps Up Collaboration With Chinese Auto Giants
The move deepens Nvidia's connections with the Chinese EV industry even as it is separately prohibited by the United States from exporting its most powerful AI hardware to China.
Elon Musk Defends Ketamine Use, Dismisses Investor Worries
Elon Musk suggested his use of drugs benefits Tesla investors in an interview released Monday, saying he takes prescribed ketamine to treat his "negative frame of mind."
Gemini's Flawed AI Racial Images Seen As Warning Of Tech Titans' Power
For people at the trend-setting tech festival here, the scandal that erupted after Google's Gemini chatbot cranked out images of Black and Asian Nazi soldiers was seen as a warning about the power artificial intelligence can give tech titans.
Tesla Faces Uphill Battle As Analysts Downgrade Outlook Amid Growth Concerns
Tesla faces significant challenges as analysts downgrade outlook amid concerns over stagnant growth and increasing competition in the electric vehicle market.
SpaceX Poised For Third Launch Test Of Starship Megarocket
SpaceX plans on Thursday to attempt another launch of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket that is vital to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the Moon later this decade -- and Elon Musk's hopes of eventually colonizing Mars.
TikTok Devotees Say Platform Unfairly Targeted For US Ban
TikTok creators voiced outrage Wednesday over proposed legislation that could scuttle the platform in the United States, saying it defies common sense and financial wisdom.
Musk Visits Tesla's Sabotage-hit German Factory
Elon Musk travelled Wednesday to Tesla's factory near Berlin to lend his workers "support" after the plant was forced to halt production by a suspected arson attack on nearby power lines.
What Is ByteDance, The TikTok Parent In US Crosshairs?
From its birth in a Beijing apartment 12 years ago, ByteDance grew into one of the world's biggest tech firms -- best known in most countries as the creator of TikTok.
Tax Breaks Or True Giving? Inside Elon Musk's Musk Foundation
Elon Musk's Foundation draws criticism for prioritizing tax benefits and aligning donations with personal interests.
Andrew Tate: Misogynist Influencer Facing Growing Legal Jeopardy
Showing off his muscles, cigars and fast cars, influencer Andrew Tate's videos on social media have captured the attention of millions of teenage boys.
Space Station Crew Splash Down In Gulf Of Mexico
Four astronauts splashed down off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico on their return to Earth early Tuesday, following a more than six-month mission on the International Space Station.
Musk Says Will 'Open Source' Grok Chatbot
Elon Musk on Monday said he would make his Grok chatbot, a rival to ChatGPT, open source as his feud with OpenAI deepens.
Is Elon Musk's Open-Sourcing Of Grok A Power Move In The AI Industry?
Elon Musk's decision to open-source Grok, xAI's ChatGPT rival, signals a significant shift in AI development ethics and industry dynamics.