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Xpeng goes global! With a target to double overseas sales and 60 markets in its sights, Xpeng is chasing 600K deliveries in 2026. #xpeng #xpeng2026 #smartev #electricvehicles #physical
Xpeng is no longer just playing the EV game—they’re redefining it.️ At its 2026 internal strategy summit, CEO He Xiaopeng set a towering goal: 550,000 to 600,000 units delivered this year. To get there, the company is launching a "super product cycle" that blends traditional driving with the future of robotics.
January 15, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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India’s auto industry is firing on all cylinders! Record 3.99 Lakh cars dispatched in December as tax cuts and rate drops ignite demand. #autosalesindia #siam #indianeconomy #marutisuzuki #mahindra #tatamotors
What a way to end the year! According to the latest SIAM data, December 2025 wasn't just a good month—it was a record-breaker for the Indian automotive industry. Leading the pack, Maruti Suzuki saw a 37% surge, while Mahindra and Tata locked in a fierce battle for the spot. With the industry now eyeing a 2026 full-year target of 5 million units, the Indian road is looking brighter than ever.
January 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Delta is bringing the Dreamliner home! Delta orders up to 60 Boeing 787s to anchor its new "Premium-Only" growth strategy. #deltaairlines #boeing787 #dreamliner #premiumtravel #aviationnews
Delta Air Lines is officially entering its "Premium Era." In a bold Q4 earnings reveal, Delta announced it is doubling down on the luxury market. With premium revenue up 9% and basic ticket sales falling, the message is clear: the high-end traveler is driving the bus (or the plane) in 2026.
January 15, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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Abdul Ali TP on Scaling TravelTrex & Startupmac. #traveltrex #startupmac #entrepreneurlife #visionaryleadership #keralaentrepreneurs
Success isn’t built overnight; it’s a tapestry woven with resilience, determination, and a thirst for the unknown. From his roots in Mannarkkad to the launch of Travel Trex and Startupmac, Abdul Ali T P has spent his career proving that the best journeys aren't found on maps—they are created in the heart. Whether it is curating bespoke travel experiences that resonate with the soul or empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs, Abdul’s mission remains the same: to bridge cultures, foster innovation, and ignite a passion for exploration.
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 AM
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History in the making, for the sake of safety. NASA and SpaceX set January 15 for the first-ever medical return mission from the ISS. #nasa #spacex #crew11 #iss #spacenews
January 13, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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Beyond data centers—Meta is building cities! Meta Compute launches with a plan for tens of gigawatts of power this decade. #metacompute #zuckerberg #aiinfrastructure #metaai #datacenters
January 13, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Maruti Suzuki’s 4-million unit dream is taking flight! Board clears ₹4,960 Crore for a new 1-million unit plant in Gujarat. #marutisuzuki #autonewsindia #makeinindia #vision3 #manufacturing
Big news from the automotive world! Maruti Suzuki has officially approved the acquisition of land at the Khoraj Industrial Estate in Gujarat. This isn't just a new factory; it’s a strategic move to add 1 million units of annual production capacity, bringing the company closer to its "Vision 3.0" goal of 4 million units by 2031.
January 13, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Small cars, big savings! GST 2.0 has slashed taxes on hatchbacks from 28% to 18%, triggering a massive 20% surge in sales. #hatchbackrevival #indiaautosales #GST2 #marutisuzuki #tatamotors #smallcars
January 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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From Frankfurt to the world! Watch for the special "Berlin" 787-9 as it touches down in 11 cities across 6 countries this January.
#lufthansa100 #centenary #boeing787 #dreamliner #lufthansa
Happy 100th Birthday, Lufthansa! Founded on January 6, 1926, the German flag carrier is celebrating its first century in the skies under the motto "We are the Journey." Leading the celebration is the airline’s 12th Boeing 787-9, registered as D-ABPU "Berlin." This flagship features the "Super Crane" livery—a deep midnight blue fuselage with a white crane whose wings merge into the aircraft's own wings.
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Meta is going nuclear! Mark Zuckerberg just secured 6.6 Gigawatts of power enough for 5 million homes—to fuel the future of AI. #nuclearenergy #vistra #terrapower #okla #sustainability #cleanenergy
The race for AGI requires more than just chips—it requires massive, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Meta has officially entered the nuclear arena with landmark agreements with Vistra, TerraPower (backed by Bill Gates), and Oklo (backed by Sam Altman). By 2035, these deals will add up to 6.6 GW of clean energy to the U.S. grid.
January 12, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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A new era of economic security! The Gulf joins forces with the U.S., Israel, and Japan to build a resilient, high-trust tech ecosystem. #paxsilica #semiconductors #qatari #techdiplomacy
The map of global technology is being redrawn! Undersecretary of State Jacob Helberg has confirmed that Qatar (signing Jan 12) and the UAE (signing Jan 15) are joining Pax Silica—the elite U.S.-led coalition dedicated to securing the "Silicon Supply Chain. This isn't just another diplomatic agreement; it’s an operational shift toward "Silicon Statecraft.
January 12, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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January 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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China tests its export laws as Meta tries to absorb formerly Beijing-based Manus. #manusai #chinatech #geopolitics #exportcontrols #metaacquisition
The "Agentic AI" race just got complicated! China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has officially launched an investigation into Meta’s $2 billion purchase of Manus AI. While Manus is now based in Singapore, its roots are in Beijing—and Chinese regulators want to know if the startup moved its tech and staff abroad to bypass strict export control laws.
January 9, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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History in the making! Tata Steel India hits its best-ever quarterly production of 6.34 Million Tons! #tatasteel #steelindustry #makeinindia #historichigh #indianeconomy
India’s steel sector has a new benchmark! Tata Steel has announced a massive 12% YoY surge in domestic production, reaching a historic 6.34 million tons in the October–December 2025 quarter.
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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AI Dominance at any cost! Elon Musk’s xAI reports a $1.46 billion quarterly loss as infrastructure spending goes into overdrive. #xai #elonmusk #aicommunity #technews #grok #colossus
The AI arms race has a new price tag: $1.46 billion per quarter. Internal documents from Elon Musk’s xAI reveal that while revenue is growing rapidly—hitting $107 million in Q3 2025—the cost of building massive data centers like the "Colossus" in Memphis is widening the company's net loss.
January 9, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Sheer Driving Pleasure Unlocked! BMW India announces 10 new car launches for 2026 to dominate the luxury market. #bmwindia #luxurycars #makeinindia #sheerdriving #evrevolution
BMW Group India is going on a record-breaking offensive! After shattering records with 18,001 cars sold in 2025 (a 14% growth!), the brand has unveiled an ambitious plan for 2026. CEO Hardeep Singh Brar confirmed a massive rollout of 10 new car launches and 17 product upgrades to meet the booming demand for luxury.
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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India is officially a Global Solar Powerhouse! Manufacturing capacity surged to 144 GW in 2025—doubling in just one year! #solarindia #renewableenergy #makeinindia #greengrowth #solarmanufacturing
January 8, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Goodbye, Traffic Boredom! Ford's 2028 "Eyes-Off" system lets you reclaim your commute on the highway. #ford #ces2026 #eyesoffdriving #level3 #bluecruise #autonomousdriving
Ford just dropped a bombshell at CES 2026! Moving beyond hands-free, the Blue Oval officially announced that "Eyes-Off" (Level 3) driving will arrive in 2028. In a bold move to democratize tech, Ford is launching this revolution on its new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform—starting with a midsize electric pickup targeted at just $30,000. Powered by a new in-house "vehicle brain" and high-precision Lidar, the system will allow drivers to legally look away from the road on approved highways.
January 8, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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Your Personal Health Super-Assistant has arrived! OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health to sync your medical world. #openai #chatgpthealth #digitalhealth #healthtech #ces2026
OpenAI is transforming how we manage our well-being with the launch of ChatGPT Health. Announced this week at CES 2026, this dedicated space allows you to securely connect your electronic medical records (via b.well) and wellness apps like Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, and Function. Whether you need to summarize complex bloodwork, prepare questions for your next doctor's visit, or get a workout plan based on your actual sleep data, ChatGPT Health grounds its answers in your real-life context.
January 8, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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The Green Stripes are Back Cathay Pacific Revives the Iconic "Lettuce Leaf" Livery for its 80thAnniversary! #cathaypacific #80yearstogether #aviationgeek #retrolivery
Aviation fans, rejoice! To kick off its 80th-anniversary celebrations, Cathay Pacific has unveiled a stunning retro makeover for its flagship Airbus A350. The legendary "Lettuce Leaf Sandwich" livery—a fan-favorite Brunswick green-and-white design that ruled the skies from 1971 to 1994—is officially back in service! The first flight (CX870) touched down in San Francisco yesterday, January 6, 2026, marking the start of a year-long celebration.
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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Meet Qira Lenovo’s New AI Super Agent That Connects Your PC, Phone, and Life! #lenovoces #nvidia #ces2026 #smarteraiforall #techworld
Lenovo just redefined the personal AI experience at CES 2026. Introducing Qira, a "Personal Ambient Intelligence" that works seamlessly across Lenovo PCs and Motorola smartphones. Unlike standard apps, Qira stays in the background to learn your context, helping you "Catch Up" on missed notifications or proactively suggesting your "Next Move" in a project.
January 7, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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Intel is Back! The First US-Made 18A "Panther Lake" Chips Have Officially Landed. #intel #panther #ces2026 #intel18a #coreultra #aipc #semiconductor
The "Great Realignment" of the chip industry has arrived. At CES 2026, Intel officially launched the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake)—the first high-volume consumer processors built on the revolutionary Intel 18A process in the United States. Featuring the new Cougar Cove performance cores and Xe3 graphics, these chips deliver a staggering 60% multi-thread performance boost and up to 27 hours of battery life.
January 6, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Hyundai’s Robot Army is Ready 30,000 Atlas Humanoids Are Heading to the Factory Floor! #hyundaiindia #bostondynamics #atlasrobot #ces2026 #humanoidrobots
The lab coat is coming off! At CES 2026, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics officially unveiled the production version of the Atlas Humanoid. This isn't just a demo—it’s a manufacturing revolution. Designed to handle "superhuman" 360-degree movements and lift up to 110 lbs, Atlas is powered by Google DeepMind AI to learn complex factory tasks autonomously. Hyundai plans to mass-produce 30,000 units annually, with the first major fleet joining the Georgia Metaplant in 2028.
January 6, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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Uber’s Luxury Era 6-Passenger Lucid Robotaxis Are Coming to the Bay Area! #uber #lucidmotors #nurai #ces2026 #robotaxi #autonomousdriving
The robotaxi industry just got a major luxury upgrade. At CES 2026, Uber, Lucid, and Nuro unveiled the "production-intent" design of their autonomous Lucid Gravity SUV. Combining Nuro’s Level 4 AI with Lucid’s 450-mile-range electric platform, this 6-passenger lounge on wheels is designed for premium, group travel. With integrated roof sensors and an Uber-designed interactive cabin, these vehicles are already undergoing validation in San Francisco.
January 6, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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Forget the Charging Port—Meet the AI Co-Pilot taking over your car at CES 2026. #ces2026 #futureofmobility #selfdrivingcars #autonomousvehicles #physical
The "Electric Fever" that dominated the auto industry for years has officially broken. At CES 2026, a massive shift is underway as global automakers dial back ambitious EV plans in favor of "Physical AI" and Level 4 Autonomy. Driven by a focus on software-defined vehicles, the industry is moving away from hardware hype toward intelligent, eyes-off driving systems and AI-powered cockpits. From Nvidia's reasoning models to Uber and Lucid's new robotaxis, the message from Las Vegas is clear: the race for the smartest car has overtaken the race for the longest range.
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 AM