In a significant development a federal judge in California has ruled that plaintiffs who have accused Alphabet Inc’s Google of unlawfully tracking their internet usage while they were on “Incognito” browsing mode, can question its CEO Sundar Pichai for up to… Read More ›
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Rivian delays deliveries of electric pickup trucks and SUV with big battery packs to 2023
In a statement the CEO of Rivian Automotive Inc RJ Scaringe said, the automaker will delay deliveries of its electric pickup truck and sports utility vehicle with big battery packs to 2023. He went on to add, the large majority of… Read More ›
NHTSA opens engineering analysis on around 3M vehicles of Kia Motors and Hyundai over engine fires
In a statement the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said, it has opened an “engineering analysis” which covers around 3 million vehicles to evaluate, among other things, the efficacy of recalls initiated by Kia Motors Corp and Hyundai Motor… Read More ›
1/3rd Of Rated Chinese Developers To Experience Cash Crunch If Sales Fall By 30%, Says Fitch
According to Fitch Ratings, as many as one-third of the 40 Chinese property developers that were assessed by the company might face a financial crunch if home sales revenue declines by 30 per cent next year. “The longer the stresses on… Read More ›
Omicron infection enhances neutralizing immunity against the Delta variant
A study by scientists at South African shows, an infection by the Omicron variant enhances neutralizing immunity against the Delta variant. The yet-to-be peer-reviewed article, found that people who were infected with Omicron, especially those who were vaccinated, developed enhanced… Read More ›
China Will Make Overseas IPO Rules For Domestic Firms Stricter But Won’t Impose A Blanket Ban
China intends to stiffen rules for Chinese firms seeking to get publicly listed overseas, but it would not prohibit them from trading in other countries entirely. The Chinese securities regulator recommended that any company seeking to go public in a foreign country must first get registered with… Read More ›
Credit Suisse preparing grounds to file lawsuit against SoftBank Group Corp in Britain
According to US court documents, Credit Suisse has sought information through the U.S. courts which could potentially lead to a situation wherein it can take a legal step against SoftBank Group Corp in Britain in an effort to recover funds… Read More ›
Pfizer’s Oral Covid-19 Medicine Is A First For At-Home Pill For The Disease
Pfizer Inc’s antiviral Covid-19 tablet, the first oral as well as at-home treatment of the disease, was approved by the medical regulator of the United States. This is being seen as the possible new tool to fight against the very infectious and fast… Read More ›
Japanese Professor Develops A Flavourful TV Screen
Prototype of a lickable television screen has been developed by a Japanese professor. According to reports, the screen is able to imitate food flavours. Analysts see this development as yet another step to develop multi-sensory viewing experience. Taste the TV… Read More ›
Jared Kushner’s investment firm Affinity Partners raises more than $3 billion in committed funding
According to a source familiar with the fund raising effort, Jared Kushner’s global investment firm, Affinity Partners, has raised more than $3 billion in committed funding from international investors. Kushner, a former top aide to former US President Donald Trump… Read More ›