Volkswagen’s iconic Type 2 bus, also known as the “bus,” has left an indelible mark on American culture. What started as a humble people-carrier transformed into a symbol of protest during the 1960s, attracting counterculture movements such as antiwar activists, hippies, and civil rights activists. This enduring legacy spans from 1950 to 2003, with four …
Former U.S. President Donald Trump made a significant return to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, by sharing his mugshot in the Georgia election interference case. This move raises speculation about whether X will play a crucial role in Trump’s future election campaigns, considering his massive following of over 86 million users on …
Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. have experienced a decline in business with cryptocurrency exchange Binance, indicating a growing wariness among traditional financial institutions. This loss of partnership comes as Binance faces intense regulatory scrutiny and concerns surrounding financial compliance within the crypto industry. Specifically, Mastercard will no longer offer Binance-branded cards in Latin America and …
European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on February 1, 2023 (Yves Herman | Reuters). When Gerard de Graaf relocated from Europe to San Francisco almost a year ago, he found that his job had a completely different vibe. As a 30-year veteran of the European Commission, de Graaf was …
Food delivery couriers working for Meituan were seen equipped with insulated bags during a morning briefing in Beijing, China. The CEO of Meituan, Wang Xing, delivered a warning about a potential slowdown in food delivery during the upcoming quarter, causing the company’s Hong Kong-listed shares to fall by over 5% on Friday. However, Wang also …
Nvidia, the U.S. chipmaker, exceeded expectations for its major revenue lines in its recent earnings report, with the exception of its automotive segment, which sells chip systems for assisted driving. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, had previously touted the automotive segment as its “next billion-dollar business,” but growth has slowed this year. The decline in …
During the opening of the new Apple BKC store in Mumbai, India on April 18, 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook had a reaction when he noticed a customer carrying a Macintosh SE. Indranil Aditya | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple is now supporting California Senate Bill 244, a right-to-repair bill, marking a significant change in …
An artist’s rendering of an I6 satellite in orbit. Inmarsat A second Viasat communications satellite is experiencing a malfunction in orbit. This time, the issue arises from the fleet of Inmarsat, a U.K.-based company that Viasat recently acquired. The I6 F2 satellite, launched by Inmarsat in February, encountered a power system failure while ascending to …
Developers in the realm of artificial intelligence are highly enthusiastic about Nvidia’s processors. In fact, the demand is so immense that Nvidia announced a projected 170% increase in revenue for the current quarter, amounting to approximately $16 billion. As a result, Nvidia’s stock initially rose by over 2% before stabilizing, falling short of a record …
A Falcon 9 rocket is proudly displayed outside the renowned Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) headquarters in Hawthorne, California. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against SpaceX, accusing Elon Musk’s pioneering space company of engaging in discriminatory hiring practices specifically targeting refugees and individuals …