Google Cloud is expanding the capabilities of its database and data analytics offerings with a series of updates announced today at the Google Cloud Next event in Tokyo.
The announcements span across multiple services including the Spanner and Bigtable databases as well as the BigQuery data analytics and Looker business intelligence platforms. The overall goal is to integrate more flexibility…
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’re catching up with the latest news about Rivian, its high marks for quality, lawsuit with Tesla, and (maybe) hot-selling R2. We also cover Amazon’s aggressive EV expansion plans and do our level best not to call Trump…
Tesla’s ‘Full Self-driving’ features were reportedly on during a previously reported fatal crash with a motorcyclist, according to the police.
In April, we reported on a tragic accident where a driver in a Tesla vehicle admitted to using “Autopilot” and not paying…
The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric remains one of the most affordable EV options in the US, with starting prices under $35,000. Hyundai added a new, sporty N Line model with sleek design upgrades.
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric prices and range by trim
Five years after the Kona Electric hit the market, Hyundai revamped the 2024 model with a new “EV-derived” design.
In fact, the 2024 model was an…
US Spot Ethereum ETFs Record $77.21M Outflow
August 2, 2024
On Wednesday, U.S.-based spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a day of outflows, with $77.21 million withdrawn from the funds. While six ETFs reported inflows, Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) saw a substantial reduction of $133.33 million.
Over $77…
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump’s bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish…
California DMV Revolutionizes Vehicle Title Transfers With Avalanche Blockchain Integration
August 2, 2024
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has successfully integrated 42 million car titles onto the Avalanche blockchain network, which uses the cryptocurrency AVAX as its native token. This innovative system, developed by Oxhead Alpha, enables users to transfer vehicle titles within minutes, significantly reducing the traditional two-week processing time. This initiative is part of…
Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, said in an analyst call that EA Sports College Football saw five million players in its first 11 days (not counting 500,000 who played a free trial).
Anticipation of the game helped EA Sports come in with stronger results than expected…
Activision releases Call of Duty: Warzone Caldera map data as open source for non-commercial use
August 1, 2024
Activision has a gift for gaming today. The maker of Call of Duty: Warzone is sharing its Caldera map data set today from Call of Duty: Warzone for non-commercial use.
Modders might be happy about the chance to make mods based on the vast Caldera map, which has been retired…
EA's Net Bookings Beat Guidance Range for Q1 FY25
August 1, 2024
Electronic Arts has announced its financial results for the first quarter of FY25. The game publisher’s $1.262 billion in net bookings exceeded guidance range expectations for the quarter.
“Electronic Arts delivered a strong start to FY25, beating net bookings guidance as we continue to execute across our business,” said Andrew Wilson, CEO of EA. “Our focus on delivering bigger, bolder…
