Chinese tech giant Baidu is partnering with Uber and Lyft to launch its Apollo Go robotaxi service in London. The first pilots are slated for early 2026, pending regulatory approval, as the UK government accelerates its self-driving vehicle plans. This sets the stage for a direct clash with Waymo, w
Elon Musk just got a whole lot richer. A Delaware court reversed its earlier decision, awarding him a colossal $55 billion pay package from Tesla. This vindicates Musk and follows a shareholder vote to approve an even more staggering future package.
Samsung might equip its 2026 Galaxy Z Flip 8 with its in-house Exynos 2600 chipset, breaking from recent Snapdragon tradition. This move would be a major gamble for its popular flip phone line.
Google is hitting the brakes on its plan to fully replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android phones. The company now says the upgrade will continue “into 2026,” missing its original late-2025 target. The goal is a more seamless switch, but it means Assistant’s days are still numbered.
Microsoft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its DirectX 12 graphics API. Over the last decade, it has evolved from a foundational low-level control layer into a comprehensive suite powering ray tracing, mesh shaders, and AI-assisted features.
Amazon is making a huge land grab for ground infrastructure to support its Leo satellite constellation. The plan for 300+ stations puts it in direct competition with SpaceX’s Starlink, targeting enterprise-grade connectivity.
The Justice Department is legally required to release its trove of Jeffrey Epstein records by December 19. This new batch could go far beyond what’s been seen, but skepticism remains about a full, on-time disclosure.
A Wedbush analyst just slapped an “underperform” rating on Lyft, predicting autonomous vehicles will hammer the stock in 2026. The warning comes even as Lyft shares are up 54% this year. The core fear? Lyft is too exposed and undiversified to survive the AV shift.
The FBI is warning smartphone users about a surge in sophisticated bank impersonation scams, especially during the holidays. Criminals use AI and spoofed numbers to create convincing calls, tricking victims into moving money or handing over financial details. More than $260 million has been stolen t
Following Apple’s announcement of App Store changes for Japan, AltStore PAL is already available for download. The sideloading platform is celebrating its first international expansion outside the EU with a free month of Patreon access for users.
