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Toyota Motor Reports Decline in Global Sales and Production for April

Several issues, including a severe pricing war in Chinas car industry and difficulties in Japan, contributed to Toyota Motors lower worldwide sales an

Several issues, including a severe pricing war in Chinas car industry and difficulties in Japan, contributed to Toyota Motors lower worldwide sales and output in April than last year. Despite growth in the US and Europe, global sales decreased by 0.5%, primarily due to severe downturns in China and Japan. Production halts, and a safety test controversy at its small vehicle division hurt Toyotas sales in Japan. The corporation announced a 4.0% decline in worldwide production, with lower output in several areas outpacing rising output in the US and India. In April, Toyotas sales comprised over 40% gasolineelectric hybrids and just 2% electric cars. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

HP Inc Exceeds Revenue Expectations in Q2 as PC Market Rebounds

As consumers upgrade their systems, HP Inc.s secondquarter sales topped Wall Streets forecasts, indicating a recovery in the personal computer PC indu

As consumers upgrade their systems, HP Inc.s secondquarter sales topped Wall Streets forecasts, indicating a recovery in the personal computer PC industry. With schools updating their systems, HP is seeing a recovery in sales after a pandemiccaused sales burst and subsequent dip. According to Chief Executive Enrique Lores, about 10% of HPs PC sales in the second half of fiscal 2024 should come from "AI PCs," a market that will grow in importance by 2025. Revenue for the second quarter was above analysts average expectation of $12.6 billion, coming in at $12.8 billion. HPs personal systems division sales increased by 3%, but those of its printing segment decreased by 8%. The business increased its forecast for adjusted earnings in fiscal 2024 to $3.30 to $3.60 per share. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Visa and Mastercard Reach $197 Million Settlement in Cash Access Fee Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit accusing Visa and Mastercard of maintaining unreasonably high cash access fees has been settled for $197 million. The proposed

A class action lawsuit accusing Visa and Mastercard of maintaining unreasonably high cash access fees has been settled for $197 million. The proposed agreement, made public by the plaintiffs attorneys in a document, includes customers who have taken cash out of ATMs run by banks since 2007. Mastercard will pay $92.8 million, and Visa will pay $104.6 million towards the settlement, pending court approval. Both businesses have refuted any misconduct. The resolution comes after the plaintiffs were granted permission to move forward with class actions by the Supreme Court in April. There are ongoing legal processes involving charges of overcharging merchants in card transactions against Visa and Mastercard in a federal court in Brooklyn. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Palantir Lands $480 Million Pentagon Contract for Maven Smart System Prototype

Palantir has extended its partnership with the Pentagon by obtaining a $480 million contract from the US Department of Defence for its Maven Smart Sys

Palantir has extended its partnership with the Pentagon by obtaining a $480 million contract from the US Department of Defence for its Maven Smart System prototype. The Defence Department invited a single offer, and the contract was won it is anticipated to be finished by May 2029. Maven streamlines intelligence analysis by identifying military sites of interest using data from many sources. However, the tech sector and sceptics worried about the possibility of little human control in choosing a deadly attack have criticised AIassisted target identification. Palantir still needs to make a contractrelated comment available. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Paris Olympics Uber Launches "Uber Cruises" and "Uber Bubbles" Initiatives

Uber is expanding its efforts in Paris to meet the expected increase in demand for the next Olympics. These include the free "Uber Cruises" on the Sei

Uber is expanding its efforts in Paris to meet the expected increase in demand for the next Olympics. These include the free "Uber Cruises" on the Seine from July 12 to August 3 and the day tours known as "Uber Bubbles," which include champagne sampling. Uber will also invest primarily in rider discounts and driver incentives, though the precise sum is still unknown. Uber plans to hire a record 40,000 drivers to handle the demand on public transport as over 15 million visitors—a 30% increase—are anticipated this summer. The business will employ dynamic pricing and run promotions at strategic sites like airports and train stations. Furthermore, Ubers app is authorised for usage across Paris, with limited locations receiving special access. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Nexi, Stripe, and Adyen Bring Apple’s Tap to Pay to Italian Businesses

Businesses in Italy may now take payments using Apples Tap to Pay service, which uses iPhones nearfield communication NFC technology, thanks to the ad

Businesses in Italy may now take payments using Apples Tap to Pay service, which uses iPhones nearfield communication NFC technology, thanks to the addition of Nexi, Stripe, and Adyen. This service, previously exclusive to Android handsets via NexiSoftPOS, is now available on iOS, making it more straightforward for small businesses to accept payments without needing specialised gear. Adyen is introducing the service in collaboration with Milanese luxury brand Prada, broadening its focus beyond ecommerce. Stripe has also included the service, improving its business payment options. "With a device that many already own, Tap to Pay on iPhone enables Italian businesses to accept contactless payments," stated Ruhi Dang, product manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Stripe. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

OpenAI Partners with The Atlantic and Vox Media to Enhance AI Training

To improve and train its AI products, OpenAI, under the direction of Sam Altman, has teamed up with Vox Media and The Atlantic. These partnerships pro

To improve and train its AI products, OpenAI, under the direction of Sam Altman, has teamed up with Vox Media and The Atlantic. These partnerships provide OpenAI access to its news archives and material, essential for developing its extensive language models. News publishers may also profit from these kinds of partnerships, as they usually dont get a cut of the money produced when internet firms distribute their material. Verge and Vultures parent company, Vox Media, will collaborate with OpenAI to create consumer and advertising products and grant access to its archives to enhance ChatGPTs functionality. A similar agreement, which included Atlantic Labs, an "experimental microsite" to test OpenAIs technology, was announced by The Atlantic. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of Atlantic, highlighted the possible advantages provided that collaborations are appropriately set up. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        

Verizon Unveils New Subscriber Offerings Discounted YouTube Premium and Peacock Integration

Verizon VZ.N has revealed its newest subscriber benefits, which include a reduced YouTube Premium membership and the inclusion of Comcasts CMCSA.O Pea

Verizon VZ.N has revealed its newest subscriber benefits, which include a reduced YouTube Premium membership and the inclusion of Comcasts CMCSA.O Peacock in its centre for streaming subscriptions. Customers of myPlan will be able to access YouTube Premium for $10 per month, which is a 30% reduction, starting on Thursday. Furthermore, starting June 5, Verizons +play entertainment centre will incorporate NBCUniversals Peacock streaming service, offering consumers a unified streaming experience. Ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, Comcast just changed the price of Peacock. The premium plus memberships are now $7.99 and $13.99 monthly. Customers are still drawn to Verizon because of its customizable myPlan choices, which include streaming services like Netflix and Warner Bros. Discoverys Max. The Ultimate Phone Upgrade programme also gives alluring handset promotions for Unlimited Ultimate wireless plan subscribers. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago        



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