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Intel on Wednesday named former board member and chip industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its CEO and signaled the struggling but storied chipmaker was unlikely to split up its chip-design and manufacturing operations. The appointment, effective March 18, comes three months after Intel ousted CEO and company veteran Pat Gelsinger, whose costly and ambitious plan to turn the company around was faltering and sapping investor confidence.Tan, a former Intel board member, had been seen as a CEO contender thanks to his deep experience in the chip industry as well as a longtime technology investor in promising startups. He was approached by…

We won’t jump in and say this is the first wrecked Dodge Charger Daytona. Dodge has been selling them for a few months now, so crashes have certainly happened, but this is the first time we’ve seen a Daytona in a salvage yard. It’s sitting at a lot in Austin, Texas, awaiting auction. But we’re having a devil of a time figuring out why this car is totaled. Here’s what we know from its listing at IAAI.com. This is a 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T. The door tag shows a manufacturing date of November 2024, and the odometer shows just…

Google announced new features around PC and mobile gaming today ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), including new titles, control customization, and developer tools for making mobile games available on PC. The company first introduced Play Games for PC in 2022 in the beta phase. Over time, it has introduced the program to various regions. Later this year, the project will enter general availability. As a part of the new releases, Google is adding new tools for game developers, including a dedicated SDK for native PC games on Google Play Games that will have in-app purchase integration. It is…

ChatGPT’s new native image generator has gained popularity on the internet for its ability to generate Studio Ghibli-style images, among other effects. However, OpenAI hasn’t yet rolled out the feature to free users, so they’re missing out on the viral trend of users posting their real life images in Japanese anime style. However, xAI’s Grok chatbot (running on Grok 3) offers a way for people to create Ghibli-style images without paying the $20/month ChatGPT subscription.How to create Ghibli-style images using Grok?1) Open the Grok website or app, or just go directly to your X App and click on the Grok…

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is just days away from its official debut, and curiosity surrounding the smartphone has been growing with each passing day. While Samsung has already showcased the smartphone’s design, we are yet to know about the smartphone’s dimensions, build quality, and other crucial design aspects. As of now, the Galaxy S25 Edge is showcased in a sliver or metallic colour. In a new leaked video, it was revealed that the smartphone could have two more colour options. Therefore, know what the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has in store for users ahead of the launch.Also read: Samsung Galaxy…

Microsoft is said to be working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld in collaboration with an OEM partner. A report earlier this week said that an Xbox handheld, codenamed “Project Keenan”, would launch later in 2025. A new report, however, says that handheld is not Xbox hardware and will be a partner device manufactured by Asus. It’s also reportedly called “Project Kennan” — not “Keenan”. The new device reportedly represents Microsoft’s push to combine Windows and Xbox experiences for gaming and will likely feature a revamped Windows user interface closer to the one present on Xbox consoles.Asus Making Xbox-Branded HandheldThe information…

Right now, the threat of tariffs looms large over the entire global automotive industry. But no carmaker that’s invested big into electrification has forgotten that electric vehicle tax credits could go away this year, if President Donald Trump has his way. In theory, losing those deals could dampen EV demand, which isn’t great news for major investments like the Hyundai Motor Group’s new Metaplant near Savannah, Georgia.  It’s why even Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter, a member of Trump’s own party, says the situation is more complicated than simply deleting President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. “I was one of the 18…

This week, OpenAI inked a five-year, $11.9 billion deal with CoreWeave, the GPU-heavy cloud provider, securing its own AI computing pipeline — and a $350 million equity stake in the company. With CoreWeave’s pending IPO and deep ties to Microsoft, OpenAI’s deal marks a significant shift in the AI cloud wars. Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, Anthony Ha, and Rebecca Bellan are diving into whether or not the deal is a power move against Microsoft or just an inevitable step in OpenAI’s bid for more compute, key deals of the week, and what you missed…

With summer knocking on the door, it is time to prep for the rising temperature. Refrigerators are life-saving appliances in this heat as they not only keep food and beverages cold but also keep them fresh for a longer duration. Buying the best refrigerator can be a difficult task as there are so many options available online. But what if we tell you about a brand that’s not only renowned for their products but is also offering a discount of up to ₹52,000!Haier refrigerators offer a solid mix of innovation and practicality. They’ve got a pretty wide range, from your…

Apple has months to officially launch the iPhone 17 series, yet images, specifications, features, and other crucial information have started to surface online. While the entire lineup is slated for major design upgrades, we are more curious about the iPhone 17 Air. This new Air model will be a first of its kind smartphone, bringing slimmer yet powerful smartphone to flagship market. Now, in a new leak, the thickness of the iPhone 17 Air was compared with the iPhone 17 Pro, revealing a significant difference. Therefore, know what these upcoming models will look like.Also read: iPhone 17 to get this…