Honor launched the Magic V3 foldable smartphone in international markets, challenging Samsung in the high-end market. The phone measures 9.2 millimeters when closed, thinner than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6 at 12.1 millimeters. The Magic V3 has already been launched in China and features artificial intelligence capabilities.

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Mesa Quantum, a startup in Boulder, Colorado, is developing chip-sized alternative technology to ensure U.S. infrastructure remains functional even if GPS satellites are disrupted. The technology includes chip-scale atomic clocks and miniaturized quantum sensors that can measure and detect changes in the environment to determine location and keep systems in sync. This technology aims to prevent issues like flight delays, truckers being led down unsafe routes, and power grid disruptions.

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Tesla plans to launch its Full Self Driving (FSD) product in Europe and China in the first quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approval. The company has not yet received regulatory permission to launch FSD in these regions, but Elon Musk expects to get clearance by the end of 2024. FSD is a paid add-on feature for Tesla customers.

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In late 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, sparking interest in AI. Tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Google joined, launching their own AI chatbots and tools. By 2023, Nvidia became the only company positioned to profit from powering these services. In 2024, companies are focusing on bringing AI to consumer gadgets, with Samsung launching its AI-powered Galaxy S24 smartphone.

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Visa plans to launch a dedicated service for account-to-account (A2A) payments in Europe next year, allowing users to set up direct debits on merchants' e-commerce stores with a few clicks. The service aims to provide consumers with a similar level of protection as using credit cards, enabling them to monitor payments and raise issues easily through their banking app.

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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon announced that the company is working with Samsung and Google to develop mixed-reality smart glasses, powered by a Qualcomm chip. The project is a result of a partnership between the three companies, which was struck last year. The glasses will combine augmented and virtual reality, allowing users to experience new products and experiences.

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that Amazon is a 'joint employer' of some contracted delivery drivers at an Atlanta warehouse, known as DAT6, which is operated by MJB Logistics. The drivers filed unfair labor practice charges in January, citing mistreatment by Amazon. The NLRB's regional director made the ruling after reviewing the charges. The decision could have implications for Amazon's treatment of its contracted workers.

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Two US Consumer Product Safety Commission members, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, are urging the agency to investigate the safety practices of foreign-owned e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein, specifically the sale of deadly baby and toddler products. The investigation will focus on the companies' safety and compliance controls, relationships with third-party sellers and consumers, and representations made when products are imported.

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Nvidia denied receiving a subpoena from the US Department of Justice over antitrust concerns, stating it has not been subpoenaed and is willing to answer any questions regulators may have. The report caused Nvidia's stock to slip in after-hours trading, following a 10% decline during regular trading on Tuesday.

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Bitcoin ETFs saw their worst day in over four months, with over $287 million withdrawn from 11 US-listed ETFs. Fidelity's FBTC fund led redemptions with $162 million in outflows, while Grayscale recorded $50.4 million in outflows. Ark 21Shares' fund had outflows of $33.6 million.

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