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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has denied Tesla's attempt to trademark "Robotaxi," deeming it a generic term already in use by other companies, such as Amazon's Zoox. The term is considered "merely descriptive" as it describes a category of self-driving services, which complicates Tesla's efforts to establish its planned autonomous vehicle service. Tesla must now provide additional evidence to the USPTO to support its trademark application, while also exploring other names like "Robobus"...

Lucid Motors is currently addressing quality challenges in the initial phases of delivering its much-anticipated electric SUV, as noted by interim CEO Marc Winterhoff. During a recent conference call, Winterhoff acknowledged that the company encountered technical difficulties, particularly related to software and the Gravity’s heads-up display. The focus remains on overcoming these issues to ensure a successful launch of the vehicle. Full Article

Apple is considering the integration of AI search engines from OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic into its Safari browser, according to a Bloomberg report. This information was revealed by Eddy Cue, Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, during his testimony in the U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit against Alphabet. Cue's comments were part of a broader discussion about the estimated $20 billion-a-year financial relationship between Apple and Google. Full Article

Spotify App Update Announcement On Wednesday, Spotify announced an update to its app aimed at enhancing user control over their listening experience and recommendations. This refreshed experience will gradually introduce several new features for both Spotify users and Premium subscribers, focusing on improved management of the Queue and the current listening experience. These updates are designed to aid users in personalizing their music engagement more effectively. Full Article

Amazon has introduced the Vulcan robot, an AI-integrated warehouse robot with a sense of touch, capable of picking and stowing about 75% of items in its warehouses, reducing reliance on human labor. Vulcan features a dextrous arm equipped with force sensors and a suction cup for handling goods delicately and efficiently, and it has already processed half a million orders in Spokane and Hamburg. As Vulcan rolls out further across Europe and the U.S., Amazon...

Nvidia and MediaTek are reportedly collaborating to develop a new Arm-based system-on-chip (SoC) designed for AI-capable Windows PCs, set to debut at Computex 2025. This partnership aims to introduce a new competitor in the AI PC market, potentially providing an alternative to current offerings such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series and Intel’s Core Ultra lineup. The development of this chip signifies a strategic move to enhance AI integration in personal computing. Full Article