The recent news of Tesla's progress in bringing its advanced driver-assistance feature to China has sparked excitement among investors. However, according to Mark Hawtin, GAM Investment Management's investment director, the buzz surrounding Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) service may be misleading. Despite the hype, the reality is that Tesla's FSD does not offer full autonomous
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Coinbase, the leading digital token marketplace in the United States, recently released its first-quarter earnings report, exceeding analysts' expectations. The company reported a revenue of $1.64 billion, surpassing the estimated $1.34 billion. Additionally, Coinbase reported a net income of $1.18 billion, equivalent to $4.40 per share. These figures mark a significant improvement compared to the
In a surprising move just prior to releasing their first-quarter earnings report, Google announced that it would be letting go of about 200 employees from its “Core” teams. This reorganization will involve transferring some roles to India and Mexico, a decision that has raised eyebrows within the tech industry. The Core unit is crucial for
Following the news of CEO Elon Musk's decision to cut jobs in Tesla's Supercharger team, the company's shares plummeted nearly 6% on Tuesday, closing at $183.28. This drop marked a 26% decrease for the year, signaling investor concerns about the company's future direction and financial stability. According to reports, Musk informed managers at Tesla about
Amazon recently reported its first-quarter earnings, surpassing expectations with both its earnings per share and revenue figures. The company's revenue of $143.3 billion exceeded the forecasted $142.5 billion, while its earnings per share of 98 cents outperformed the expected 83 cents. The stock market reacted positively to the news, with Amazon's stock price rising during
The rapid advancement of technology has brought about both positive and negative effects on various industries, including the publishing industry. Recently, eight U.S. newspaper publishers filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging that their articles were being used without permission in AI products. This has raised concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on
After a prolonged period of dormancy, the Initial Public Offering (IPO) market seems to be making a comeback. Colin Stewart, Morgan Stanley's global head of technology equity capital markets, expressed optimism about the resurgence of tech companies going public. Stewart predicts that 10 to 15 more tech firms could launch IPOs by the end of
The tech industry has been hit hard by mass layoffs, with over 263,000 job losses recorded in 2023 and more than 75,000 job losses in 2024 so far. Despite blockbuster earnings from companies like Alphabet and Microsoft, the focus has shifted from growth to profitability, leading to a wave of job cuts. Jeff Shulman, a
In the wake of a challenging 2022 and a tumultuous 2023 characterized by economic instability and cost-cutting measures, the top players in the digital advertising industry have rebounded with strong revenue growth in the first quarter of the year. Meta, Snap, and Google have all exceeded analysts' expectations, with robust growth rates not seen in
Federal authorities have recently revealed a concerning number of collisions, fatalities, and serious injuries linked to Tesla's Autopilot system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted an in-depth analysis of 956 crashes involving the use of Tesla Autopilot, highlighting a critical safety gap in the system. The NHTSA report pointed out that the design
SK Hynix, a prominent South Korean memory chipmaker, has reported a remarkable turnaround in its financial performance in the first quarter of the year. With a net profit of 1.92 trillion South Korean won ($1.39 billion), the company has managed to reverse the loss of 2.58 trillion won that was incurred in the same period
U.S. prosecutors are recommending a harsh sentence of 36 months for the former CEO of Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, due to charges related to enabling money laundering. This recommendation goes above and beyond the advised sentencing guidelines and aims to emphasize the gravity of the crimes committed by the accused individual. The allegations against
Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Block (formerly Square), has announced that the company is taking its bitcoin mining efforts to the next level by moving beyond designing chips to developing a full bitcoin mining system. This expansion signifies a significant shift in the company's strategy towards supporting mining decentralization and making the process more accessible
The recent price reductions made by Tesla and Li Auto have had a significant impact on the market share of both companies. Tesla cut the starting price of its Model 3 in China by 14,000 yuan, while Li Auto reduced prices for several models up to 30,000 yuan. These price cuts were aimed at increasing