1. Musk announced that Tesla will launch a fully autonomous driverless taxi Robotaxi on August 8
Musk posted on the X platform claiming that Tesla plans to launch a related "fully self-driving vehicle" - Robotaxi on August 8.
It is reported that this Robotaxi will be based on Tesla's next-generation electric vehicle platform and integrates Tesla's latest achievements in autonomous driving technology. Compared with traditional taxis, Robotaxi does not require a driver and can provide services around the clock and without interruption, greatly improving travel efficiency. Passengers only need to book a car through the mobile app, and Robotaxi will automatically pick up the car at the designated location, making travel more convenient and efficient.
2. Huawei P70 series may join the Pioneer Program and may be on sale at any time from now on
The Huawei P70 series may join the Pioneer Program and may be available for sale at any time from today. Referring to Huawei's successful experience of the Mate60 series mobile phones last year, the machine was also launched on Huawei's official store at 12:08 p.m. on the day of the announcement with the help of the Pioneer Program. It is expected that the launch time of the Huawei P70 series may also follow this pattern, and intending buyers can pay close attention to this time node in order to snap up the purchase in time.
A salesperson revealed that in order to meet the needs of different users, the store allows customers to pre-order Huawei P70 series models with different memory capacities. However, regarding the color selection, specific configuration parameters and more details of the new product, the store has not yet received official details from Huawei.
3. Apple lays off at least 600 employees and the car and smart watch project has come to an end
Apple has submitted eight separate reports to comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) program. The reports detail the California addresses of the employees affected by the layoffs, with at least 87 of them working at addresses linked to secret facilities for Apple's next-generation screen development, while the rest of the employees have addresses corresponding to buildings related to the automotive project.
It is reported that Apple began phasing out the two projects at the end of February. The car project was originally seen as Apple's big plan to enter new territory, but it was decided to abandon it due to indecision within the company about the direction of development and cost. The smartwatch display project was halted due to engineering, supplier and cost challenges.
Thirty-seven employees were laid off at Apple's main automotive-related office in Santa Clara, Calif., and dozens of employees were affected at various affiliated offices. Despite this, some employees in Apple's car division have been relocated to other teams in the company, such as artificial intelligence or home robotics.
Regarding the layoffs, an Apple spokesperson declined to comment on the number of employees affected by the layoffs. And the WARN notice doesn't reveal the full scope of the layoffs, as Apple also has many engineers involved in both projects in other regions, such as Arizona.
4. Musk's latest prediction: AI may "end" humans in the future
Elon Musk, the founder of tech giant Tesla, has published a thought-provoking prediction on social media platforms in which he claims that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass human intelligence by 2030 and may even "end" humanity in the future. This remark immediately sparked widespread attention and discussion among the global tech community and the public.
Musk's prediction is not groundless. He has highlighted the potential threats of artificial intelligence on several occasions, and has actively explored the boundaries and applications of AI technology in projects such as Tesla and its neuroscience company Neuralink. He believes that with the rapid development of AI technology, its level of intelligence may surpass that of humans in the near future, triggering a series of far-reaching social changes.
5. The issue of charging for earthquake early warning apps has aroused questions from netizens, and the institute responded: At present, it is only charged by the Apple system
Recently, an app called "Earthquake Early Warning" has aroused widespread attention and questions from netizens due to the issue of fees. It is understood that the "Earthquake Early Warning" App is an application designed for users in earthquake-prone areas, aiming to provide the latest earthquake disaster and historical earthquake information and early warning services around the world, and help users make correct response measures when an earthquake occurs. The app not only provides earthquake information, but also has a number of functions such as weather forecasting, risk avoidance knowledge, and emergency tools, which are deeply loved by users.
However, some netizens recently discovered that the "Earthquake Warning" App on the Apple system requires an annual fee of 10 yuan to use normally, while it can be used completely free of charge on the Android system. This discrepancy has sparked questions and dissatisfaction among netizens, who have expressed unfair treatment of Apple users.
In this regard, the app's research and development agency said that the current earthquake warning app on Apple's system is limited to some functions, and not all functions need to be paid. This is to ensure the stable operation and continuous update of the App on Apple's system. At the same time, the institute also emphasized that users on Android can use the app completely free of charge and enjoy all the features.
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