Two Chinese companies have announced partnerships with local firms to launch robotaxi services in Singapore as the city-state expands its autonomous driving capabilities. Ride-hailing operator Grab stated it will partner with China’s WeRide to begin services next year. Separately, Pony.ai and ComfortDelGro have teamed up for similar services and are awaiting regulatory approval. Grab said in a statement that it has been selected by local authorities to operate two autonomous shuttle service routes in the Punggol area. It plans to begin taking passengers in five- and eight-seater vehicles from WeRide in early 2026, after an initial phase for the vehicles…
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The Trump administration has announced it will require companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas. This has led some major tech companies to advise visa holders to remain in the U.S. or return quickly. This policy change could significantly impact the technology sector, which heavily depends on skilled workers from countries like India and China. The threat to crack down on the H-1B visa program has become a major point of contention with the tech industry, despite it contributing millions to his presidential campaign. In response to the announcement, Microsoft, JPMorgan, and Amazon advised their H-1B visa-holding…
Optus, Australia’s second-largest telecom carrier, has pledged to fully cooperate with official investigations after a 13-hour technical failure disrupted emergency call services, leading to the deaths of three people. The incident has intensified public outrage against the company. Police in South Australia identified two of the deceased as an eight-week-old boy and a 68-year-old woman. Media reports also confirmed the third victim as a 74-year-old man in Western Australia. At a press conference, Optus CEO Stephen Rue stated, “I promise that we will fully cooperate with any and all investigations in relation to this.” He reiterated his apologies, explaining that…
Microsoft announced on Friday that it is raising the prices of its Xbox gaming consoles in the U.S. for the second time this year. The company’s video game division is facing cost pressures from tariffs, strong competition, and uncertain consumer spending. The price increases, which Microsoft attributes to “changes in the macroeconomic environment,” will apply to its current generation of hardware. Starting October 1, the one-terabyte Series S will cost around $450, and the high-end Series X will be priced at around $650. The special edition two-terabyte Galaxy Black Series X will now retail for nearly $800. Xbox had previously…
Tesla has received approval to begin testing its autonomous robotaxi vehicles in the state of Arizona, with a safety monitor on board. The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed the approval in an email to Reuters on Friday. Tesla had applied in June for a permit to start trials for an autonomous ride-sharing service. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s email stated that the company now plans to test the robotaxis in the Phoenix Metro area, using safety drivers. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has previously said that the company intends to launch an autonomous ride-hailing service for about half of the U.S.…
Comcast is planning to cut jobs at its largest unit, which includes its Xfinity internet, mobile, and pay television businesses. A source familiar with the matter stated that this move is part of the company’s efforts to centralize its operations and strengthen its broadband business. Starting in January, Comcast will eliminate a management layer between its corporate and regional offices. This restructuring will streamline the unit’s management but will also result in a reduction in headcount. The connectivity and platforms unit, which also operates the Sky brand in Europe, currently has a three-tiered management structure where regional teams report to…
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have made progress on a TikTok agreement and will meet in person in six weeks in South Korea. The two leaders will discuss trade, illicit drugs, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The first call between the two superpowers in three months appeared to de-escalate tensions, but it’s not yet clear if a firm agreement on the popular short-video app’s fate has been finalized. The leaders did agree to have further discussions on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, which is set to begin on October…
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country situated in the region of South Asia. With a population of 241.5 million people, it holds the position of the world’s fifth-most populous country and is home to the second-largest Muslim population globally. Spanning an area of 881,913 square kilometers (340,509 square miles), Pakistan ranks as the 33rd largest country in the world. It boasts a 1,046-kilometer (650-mile) coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman to its south. Its land borders are shared with India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Iran to the southwest, and China to the…
Reports indicate that three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis’s biggest regret is not about a specific role, but rather his repeated retirement announcements, which made him seem moody and dramatic. The actor, who announced his retirement in 2017 after the release of his film Phantom Thread, is now making a comeback with his son Ronan’s directed film, Anemone. A source told Radaronline.com, “Daniel knows the work is what he’ll be remembered for, but he also knows people joke more about his retirements than his Oscars.” The source added, “He’s been telling his inner circle he hates that he came across…
Despite a 25-year friendship, Jennifer Aniston had a hilarious reaction after discovering Reese Witherspoon’s real name. The pair appeared on LADBible to promote their Apple TV+ series, The Morning Show, where they played a game of ‘Do You Even Know Me?’. New Title: “Who the Hell’s Laura?” Aniston Asks Witherspoon quizzed her co-star: “What is my real middle name? A: Jane, B: Jean or C: Joan.” When Aniston guessed “Jane,” Witherspoon corrected her, saying, “It’s confusing. I’m Laura Jean.” Aniston was shocked to find out that Reese’s first name isn’t Reese at all. “Laura Jean?” she exclaimed. When Witherspoon confirmed,…
