this-week-in-techdirt-history:-december-21st-–-27th

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Five Years Ago This week in 2020, Congress sold out to Hollywood yet again by sneaking the CASE Act and a felony streaming bill into the funding omnibus, with the former introducing absolutely insane damages especially when compared to COVID stimulus money. Meanwhile, we looked at the issues with aContinue Reading

Nvidia’s $20 billion Groq deal looks a lot like an acquisition in disguise

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When Nvidia confirmed a $20 billion deal with Groq on December 24, industry headlines initially hailed it as the largest acquisition in the company’s history. Within hours, Nvidia clarified that it had not bought the specialized AI hardware startup. Instead, the company described the arrangement as a “non-exclusive licensing agreement”…Read Entire Article…Continue Reading

how-many-boeing-737-maxs-does-air-canada-operate?

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The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has become a key aircraft in modern airline fleets, offering improved fuel efficiency, extended range, and updated onboard technology compared to earlier generations of the 737. Designed for short- and medium-haul routes, the aircraft allows airlines to reduce operating costs while maintaining flexibility across domesticContinue Reading

verkor-opens-its-first-battery-cell-gigafactory-in-france

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French battery manufacturer Verkor has inaugurated its first battery cell gigafactory, in Bourbourg near Dunkirk. The facility has an initial annual production capacity of 16 GWh. The commercialization of the first batteries is planned for 2026 for the A390 electric compact crossover SUV produced by French auto manufacturer Alpine. VerkorContinue Reading