5 quotes: Elon Musk on robotaxi timeline, Optimus robots, tariffs, energy and Tesla’s future

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Elon Musk said the future of the EV maker is autonomous cars and vast numbers of autonomous humanoid robots. 

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Tesla stock pops after Trump comments on China tariffs and Powell, despite weak earnings

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Tesla shares popped 5% after CEO Elon Musk suggested that he will spend more time at the company and tariff optimism lifted broader investor sentiment.

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At Meta’s Antitrust Trial, a Bygone Internet Era Comes Back to Life

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

In the landmark antitrust case, tech executives have harked back to a Silicon Valley age when social apps like Facebook, Path, Orkut and Google Plus boomed.

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EU Fines Apple and Meta Total of $800 Million in First Use of Digital Competition Law

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The European Commission said the Silicon Valley companies violated the Digital Markets Act, a law meant to crimp the power of the largest tech firms.

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Time-Saving New iPhone and Android Features You Might Have Missed

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

From photo timers to music identifiers, here are a few new iPhone and Android tools to make your life easier.

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At Meta Trial, Instagram Co-Founder Says Startup Was Denied Resources

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Kevin Systrom said during testimony in a landmark antitrust trial that he believed Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, viewed Instagram as a threat.

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Tesla Profits Drop 71% Amid Backlash to Elon Musk’s Role Under Trump

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The carmaker reported the sharp decline in quarterly earnings after its brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.

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WhatsApp defends ‘optional’ AI tool that cannot be turned off

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

While Meta says the AI chatbot is a “good thing”, some users have shared their frustrations.

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EU fines Apple, Meta millions for breaching tech competition rules

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

The European Union has fined Apple €500 million (about $568 million) and Meta €200 million (about $227 million) for allegedly breaching the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, according to The Wall Street Journal. The EU has accused Apple of failing to comply with an obligation to allow app developers to inform customers of alternative ways to […]

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Durin digs up $3.4M to automate drills for critical minerals exploration

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Techme101

Mining companies spend billions on exploration. Durin thinks it can slash costs.

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