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Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay: What features set them apart
The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well. Most car manufacturers have thrown their support behind Android Auto and Apple CarPlay over the last decade, which means it's easy to carry on using…
German Automakers In The Crosshairs As Chinese Momentum Grows
Aion Y EV. Guangzhou Automobile Group's Aion is the latest Chinese brand to launch sales in Europe. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The good news for Europe's automakers is that home sales will rise a bit in 2026. The trouble…
GST cut, stable interest rates keep auto demand resilient, M&M's Jejurikar
Mahindra & Mahindra is doubling down on both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs), betting that a rare combination of improved affordability, stable borrowing costs and stronger industrial activity will sustain…
Don't Start With RAG: Lessons From Building an Automotive AI Pipeline
When building an AI product, it's tempting to start with the fashionable pieces. Then connect everything to an LLM and hope the final prompt makes sense of it. While building the automotive AI pipeline behind Inspecly, we ended up taking almost the…
Insider Sale: Monolithic Power Systems Interim CFO Sells 105 Shares for $141,148
Robert W. Dean, Interim CFO of Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR +2.90%), executed a sale of 105 shares of common stock on Aug. 5, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. MetricValueTransaction value$141,148Shares sold105Post-transaction…
Tyga is Hollywood's latest AI optimist
For some artists, using AI during the creative process is like ripping the soul out of an intimate human experience. Tyga, however, doesn't have those qualms. During an August interview with Vibe, the rapper revealed he relied on at least one AI…
Canada, U.S. officials to meet again as 50% tariffs to take effect in 3 days
Canadian and U.S. officials are set to meet again Sunday with the new tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump set to take effect in just three days. A spokesperson for the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, said Dominic LeBlanc is set…
Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has proved resilient this year so far. BNP Paribas believes Europe is more likely to be an AI beneficiary rather than a developer. For Goldman Sachs, Europe being behind on the AI trade may not be such a bad thing…
Dead Auto-Skills Were Padding Every Conversation: A Weekly Curator That Flags at 30 Days and Archives at 90
'Claude Code gets smarter the more you use it' is only half the story. The other half is that it gets heavier. Six months ago I was a university student making ¥100k a month. Juggling side jobs pushed that to ¥600k, and after being laid off…
How Gavin Newsom loses every primary state in 2028
The Democratic National Committee this weekend reshuffled the opening rounds of its 2028 presidential primary — and Gavin Newsom probably shouldn't be celebrating. The new calendar sends Democratic presidential candidates through South…
Chevrolet Trax Trade in Value: Here's What You Should Get and Why
The Chevrolet Trax represents one of the most drastic generational turnarounds in recent automotive history. In the trade-in ecosystem, the Trax operates across two entirely different financial identities. The first-generation models…
Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Earnings season is winding down, but a few stragglers in the portfolio are still left to report this week. There are also a few notable macroeconomic reports on the horizon. The common thread between this week's earnings and economic updates is the…
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Kartik Iyer retires from dentsu India
Kartik Iyer, chief operating officer, dentsu India, has retired from the network after over three decades in the media and advertising industry. Iyer joined dentsu in 2008 and was appointed COO of dentsu India in 2021. During his tenure, he led…
How A Ball Bearing Company Rolled Volvo Into Existence 100 Years Ago
If you've replaced any wheel bearings, transmission bearings, or seals in your car lately, whether it was a Chevrolet or a Ferrari, chances are high that you received them in a little box marked with the stylized letters SKF. Founded in 1907…
Amazon's latest deal on the Pixel 10a proves you don't need to overspend
Perfect if you want a capable phone at a reasonable price. | Image by Google Stay informed, without the noise Subscribe to the “Weekly Top Stories” newsletter. By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.
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