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FuturismSomething Has Gone Seriously Wrong With Cybertruck Production
Batteries Not Included Last week, Tesla told workers on its Cybertruck line not to come in — and now, it looks like we know why. As Business Insider reports based on interviews with people who work on that line, a battery supply issue has caused Cybertruck production to be "backed up" in recent weeks as the company is "working out the kinks" on its mega-popular (if not somewhat raggedy) new vehicle. In a memo viewed by BI and used in its prior reporting, Tesla told Cybertruck employees they "did
- Engadget
Waymo announces it's expanding to Miami
Waymo plans to start offering rides in Miami in 2026.
- South China Morning Post
Huawei premium smartphone shipments surge, as Apple continues to lead segment in China
Huawei Technologies gained more ground in mainland China's high-end smartphone segment in the third quarter, narrowing the gap with US rival Apple, which still leads that handset category, the latest data from research firm Canalys showed. Shenzhen-based Huawei's domestic shipments of premium-priced smartphones - handsets that cost more than US$600 - surged 34 per cent in the September quarter from a year earlier, resulting in a 33 per cent share, according to a report released by Canalys on Fri
- Fortune
Apple’s said to increase its Indonesia investment tenfold to reverse iPhone sales ban, signaling the country’s growing importance for U.S. tech giant
IDC, a market intelligence firm, notes that Indonesia is one of Apple's fastest growing markets in Southeast Asia.
- Evening Standard
Music-streaming services: What are the alternatives to Spotify after criticism of Wrapped 2024?
Music streaming services aren’t created equal — here’s what you need to look out for.
- Fortune
Steve Jobs convinced Tim Cook that Apple would never go out of business—even though critics thought so
“When I came out to talk to Steve about working at Apple, it felt so alive and so different," Cook said.
- Engadget
Samsung's One UI 7 is out in beta and it's chock full of security features
The company’s upcoming One UI 7 is out as a beta release. It’s filled with all kinds of updated security features, thanks to improved integration with Knox Matrix.
- Zacks
GOOGL's PaliGemma 2 Expands AI Portfolio: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Alphabet's expanding AI portfolio is strengthening its position in the cloud, search and smartphone domains despite increasing regulatory headwinds.
- GuruFocus.com
iPhone 17 Air Challenges Pressure Apple's China Prospects, Jefferies Says
Apple (AAPL, Financials) is balancing government subsidies with iPhone 17 Air issues in China, a new note from analyst Jefferies. As these mixed elements play out, analysts forecast the shares of the IT behemoth will stay "range bound" in the short future. Consumer subsidies have lately been established in China by recent projects; provinces of Jiangsu and Guizhou have discounted cellphones and other goods up to 15%.
- Reuters
Musk's xAI raises around $6 billion in equity financing
The funding comes at a time xAI is looking to increase its footprint in the artificial intelligence industry by expanding its Memphis, Tennessee, supercomputer to house at least one million graphics processing units. Musk, who launched xAI last year, expanded his lawsuit against ChatGPT maker OpenAI last month saying OpenAI illegally sought to monopolize the market for generative artificial intelligence and sideline competitors. CNBC reported last month that xAI was raising $6 billion with a post-raise valuation seen at more than $50 billion.
- Engadget
The PlayStation 5 is still $75 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
This week's best tech deals include $75 off the PlayStation 5, $70 off the Apple Watch Series 10 and a new low for Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC.
- The Hill
Opinion - President Biden is leaving Trump a shocking mess to clean up
The Biden years have planted land mines on many fronts for the incoming Trump team. Shamefully, rather than trying to repair the damage they’ve caused, they are racing to do more.
- The Telegraph
Assad’s family ‘flees’ to Russia – but Kremlin ‘won’t come’ to Syrian leader’s rescue
Bashar al-Assad’s family fled to Russia in the days after rebel forces launched a shock offensive that captured swathes of territory across northern Syria, it has been revealed.
- KameraOne
Airport staff calmly escorts monkey invaders from Singapore airport
A pair of cheeky macaques caused a stir at Singapore's Changi Airport on December 3 after they were spotted wandering around the Terminal 2 concourse. Comical footage of the incident has gone viral, with users praising a female employee who appeared to be politely talking with one of the primate invaders as she calmly escorted it out of the building.
- INSIDER
The South Korean president's party says he needs to go — and that he tried to arrest its leaders during martial law
Yoon already faces an impeachment motion by the main opposition party, which holds a majority in parliament. His party leader now wants him out.
- People
Macaulay Culkin Reveals His Son Dakota, 3, 'Thinks He's Kevin' from Dad's Movie “Home Alone”: 'That Was Me!'
The actor shares sons Dakota, 3, and a 2-year-old with fiancée Brenda Song
- Cinema Online
Jennifer Hung and Marcus Zhang are married and expecting!
The two stars suddenly surprised fans with news of their marriage and upcoming parenthood
- The Daily Beast
CEO Killer Spent 10 Days in NYC After 17-Hour Bus Trip
Cops believe the main suspect in the cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson rode a bus from Atlanta to New York City 10 days prior to the headline-grabbing incident—even more evidence that may point to premeditation of the grisly act. CNN reported Thursday night that the killer spent his days bouncing around the city before his shocking encounter with the insurance executive outside a New York Hilton early Wednesday morning, while a conference for the Minnesota-based health
- People
Airline Passenger Refuses to Switch Seats to Appease Child Having a Tantrum, Despite Parents' Pleas
"At this point, the dad leaned over and asked, 'Would you mind switching seats with her? She’s just a kid,' " the passenger says
- People
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Make First Public Appearance in Six Months: 'It's Been a Difficult Year'
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are stepping out to support their mom's big night