OpenAI Unveils ‘PhD-Level’ AI Agent, Priced at $20,000 Per Month
March 6, 2025 – According to a report by The Information today, OpenAI is set to unveil an AI agent, touted to perform at a “PhD-level,” with a maximum monthly fee of $20,000. These “PhD-level” AI agents are capable of handling intricate tasks in academic research and software development, as per the announcement. OpenAI intends…
Google’s AR Team Faces Leadership Shake-Up as Head Departs
July 11, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, Mark Lucovsky, the head of Google’s Augmented Reality (AR) operating system team, has announced his resignation due to Google’s wavering commitment to AR. Lucovsky’s departure underscores the company’s recurring pattern of launching new initiatives only to abandon them within a relatively short span of time….
The Impending Showdown: Samsung and TSMC on a Collision Course in Advanced Chip Packaging
July 3, 2023 – The global AI GPU market is witnessing a dominant presence by NVIDIA, with a market share of over 90%, turning its chip manufacturing rights into a fiercely contested battleground for vendors. NVIDIA, renowned for its GPUs used in ChatGPT, currently relies exclusively on TSMC for the production of its flagship chips,…
Toyota’s Akio Toyoda Comments on Nissan-Honda Merger: Exciting and Competitive Products Anticipated
January 9, 2025 – Toyota President Akio Toyoda addressed the potential merger between two major Japanese automakers, Honda and Nissan, at the CES 2025 exhibition. Toyoda clarified that Toyota Motor Corporation is not involved in any such discussions. “Nissan has not approached Toyota regarding any merger,” he stated, “and even if they had, it would…
Microsoft Rumored to Be Planning Layoffs, Spokesperson Highlights Focus on High-Performing Talent
January 8, 2025 – According to a report by Business Insider today, insiders have revealed that Microsoft is planning layoffs in the near future, with a focus on conducting stricter reviews of poorly performing employees as part of the restructuring process. A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the layoffs, although they declined to disclose the exact…
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Spotted in Google Play Console with Exynos 1380 and 8GB RAM
February 16, 2024 – Recent reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G smartphone has made an appearance in the Google Play Console database, bearing the model number SM-A356E. According to the information obtained from the database, the device sports a front display with a straight screen design, featuring a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels…
OpenAI CEO Commits to Helping India Establish Low-Cost AI as the Country Rises to Become Its Second Largest Market
February 7, 2025 – On Wednesday local time, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, revealed that India has emerged as the second-largest market for OpenAI in terms of user count, experiencing a threefold increase in users over the past year. According to Reuters, Altman met with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Indian Minister of Information Technology, to…
Apple Loses World’s Most Valuable Crown as Tariff Storm Shrinks Market Cap
April 9, 2025 – On Tuesday, Apple Inc. relinquished its title as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company as its stock price plummeted amid the implementation of steep tariffs on Chinese imports. The tech giant’s shares fell by 5% on Tuesday, shrinking its market capitalization to just under 2.6trillion.Meanwhile,MicrosoftCorp.surpassedApplewithamarketvalueof2.65 trillion. Since President Trump announced…
Apple Abandons $23M Lawsuit in Geep Canada Theft Case of 100,000 Devices After Five Years
March 18, 2025 – Apple Drops $23 Million Lawsuit Against Geep Canada After Five-Year Legal Battle, Leaving Questions Unanswered In a surprising turn of events, tech media outlet AppleInsider reported yesterday (March 17) that Apple has dropped its $23 million lawsuit against Canadian recycling company Geep Canada, following a lengthy five-year legal battle. However, the…
Meta Ends Production of Quest Pro After Two-Year Run
September 27, 2024 – Meta has recently announced the discontinuation of its high-end virtual reality headset, the Quest Pro, with plans to clear out the inventory by the end of the year. Introduced in 2022, the Quest Pro received a lukewarm response from the market. While Meta did not explicitly state the reasons for halting…