Standard Chartered has predicted that the price of bitcoin could rise to $200,000 next year with the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bank’s analysts described: “We see this as a watershed moment for normalizing bitcoin participation by institutional money, and we expect approval to drive significant inflows and…
Unistellar lets backyard astronomers see galaxies with AI-based Odyssey Smart Telescope
January 9, 2024
Unistellar is extending its pursuit of backyard astronomers with the launch of a new generation of its AI telescopes dubbed the Odyssey Smart Telescope.
This new generation from Marseille, France and San Francisco-based Unistellar is being unveiled at CES 2024, the big tech…
Samsung fires off new generation of AI-driven 8K OLED TVs
January 9, 2024
Samsung has been the No. 1 global TV brand for 18 years and the company plans to keep that going with a new generation of TVs and OLED screens unveiled today ahead of CES 2024.
Samsung showed off a wide gamut of smart screens with features spanning accessibility…
Getty Images, the company known for selling stock imagery for digital and print content, today pushed its AI efforts ahead by launching a dedicated image generation service for its subsidiary iStock.
Dubbed Generative AI by iStock, the offering gives designers and business users access to a text-to-image generator that produces ready-to-use visuals from simple text prompts.
However, the…
Siemens and Microsoft have teamed up to drive cross-industry adoption for artificial intelligence.
The companies made the announcement at CES 2024 during the opening keynote speech of Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens, as they announced the Siemens Industrial Copilot. That’s a…
In a massive new deal, Solar giant Qcells will supply Microsoft with 12 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels over eight years.
Qcells’ largest agreement ever will supply Microsoft with enough solar panels to power the equivalent of more than 1.8 million homes annually, as well…
Ford draws up an Ultium-like EV platform for any vehicle type, from trucks to small coupes
January 9, 2024
Is Ford taking a page from rival GM? A new patent filing hints an Ultium-like EV platform could be in the works to power Ford’s next-gen electric pickup, or any other electric car, for that matter.
Ford’s CEO Jim Farley confirmed its second-gen EVs are “deep in development” almost a year ago. This includes Ford’s next-gen electric pickup, a follow-up to the F-150 Lightning.
Farley…
Tesla prepares new 'efficiency package' amid range concerns
January 9, 2024
Tesla is preparing to launch a new “efficiency package” across most of its electric vehicle lineup amid range concerns.
Tesla has long been the leader in efficiency for electric vehicles – getting more range out of smaller battery packs than most of its…
Don’t underestimate the Volvo EX30’s small size. As the first EX30 models reach European buyers, Volvo sees it as a best-seller over the next few years.
In June, Volvo unveiled its smallest and cheapest SUV, the EX30 (see our review). The Swedish automaker calls the electric SUV a “cornerstone” of its EV plans.
Starting at $34,950 (36,000 euros), it will be one of the most affordable…
