China’s electric carmakers BYD, Xpeng ramp up push overseas
BYD launched the BYD Seal in Europe at the IAA auto show in Munich, Germany. The electric sedan has a starting price of 44,900 euros ($48,479). Arjun Kharpal | CNBC …
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Elon Musk biographer moves to ‘clarify’ details on Ukraine, Starlink
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, looks on as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte …
What it’s like in Europe’s crypto hub Portugal as the U.S. cracks down
Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images LISBON, PORTUGAL — Matadors and bitcoin maximalists are regulars at Campo Pequeno, a neo-Moorish bullring in the northernmost reaches of the Portuguese capital …
Walter Isaacson biography of Elon Musk excerpt
The following is adapted from Walter Isaacson’s biography “Elon Musk,” publishing Sept. 12. On a Friday in late August of this year, Elon Musk got into his Model S at …
Meta’s VR technology is helping to train surgeons and treat patients
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates an Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) headset and Oculus Touch controllers during the Oculus Connect 3 event in San Jose, California, U.S., on Thursday, Oct. …
BMW to use Amazon cloud to build its driverless features for new EVs
BMW revealed the BMW Vision Neue Klasse, a concept electric vehicle that will underpin its foray into battery-powered cars. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC MUNICH — BMW will build its semi-autonomous …
Roblox is letting game creators sell 3D goods, looks to boost revenue
David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox, presents at the Roblox Developer Conference on August 10, 2019 in Burlingame, California. Ian Tuttle | Getty Images Roblox, the popular kids gaming …
Ripple buys crypto infrastructure startup in its second acquisition of 2023
Cryptocurrency company Ripple announced on Friday it will acquire Fortress Trust, a startup specializing in crypto infrastructure, giving it a license in Nevada and allowing it to expand beyond its …
Airbnb (ABNB) Q2 earnings report 2023
Airbnb shares slid as much as 6% in extended trading Thursday after the short-term home-rental company reported a smaller sum of nights and experiences booked in the second quarter than …
How Brightline is changing passenger rail in the U.S.
When it comes to passenger rail in the the U.S., Americans have one option — Amtrak, which is often plagued with high ticket prices and delays. But one Florida-based company …