Microsoft Ends Software Updates for First-Generation Surface Duo
September 13, 2023 – Microsoft has officially announced the end of software updates for the first-generation Surface Duo. This device made its debut back in September 2020 with an initial price tag of $1,399, or roughly 10,200 Chinese Yuan. At the time of its release, Microsoft committed to providing three years of Android updates, and…
Microsoft Gives OpenAI More Freedom in AI Compute, Sparking a $500 Billion ‘Stargate’ Venture
January 22, 2025 – Microsoft announced an adjustment to its partnership with OpenAI yesterday, January 21st, allowing OpenAI to utilize computing resources from competitors. This modification is aimed at accommodating OpenAI’s escalating demand for computational power and easing tensions between the two parties arising from compute supply issues. Previously, OpenAI’s compute requirements were exclusively reliant…
ECB Conference Delves into AI Impact: Long-Term Gains Await Firms Through Initial Hurdles
April 2, 2025 – A groundbreaking study unveiled at a European Central Bank (ECB) conference today reveals that artificial intelligence (AI), despite posing significant challenges in the initial stages of integration, holds the potential for long-term growth and development for companies that successfully navigate its transformative impact. The research team, delving into data from the…
Former ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Director Amancio: Smaller Teams Are the Future of Game Development
January 12, 2026 – According to a recent report by Eurogamer, Alexandre Amancio, the former director of the “Assassin’s Creed” series, has shared his insights on the future of AAA game development. He believes that the industry should lean towards “smaller teams” and that large-budget developers can’t simply “solve problems” by “adding more staff.” Drawing…
Intel Halts Investment in French R&D Center and Puts Italian Factory Plans on Hold
July 23, 2024 – In a recent development, the technology giant Intel has reportedly shelved its chip investment plans in France and Italy, as revealed in an official statement obtained by POLITICO on the 4th of this month. This announcement aligns with the sentiments expressed by Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso back in March. According…
Leapmotor Exec Slams “Spec Wars”: Consumers Don’t Care About Range or Compute You’ll Never Use
May 30, 2026 – At today’s Future Auto Pioneer Conference in Jinan, Leapmotor COO Xu Jun made a blunt assessment of the current EV market: price is king, and anyone who refuses to fight the pricing war risks being ignored entirely. “It’s a brutal reality,” Xu admitted. “If you don’t cut prices, consumers simply won’t…
Qualcomm Mulls Over Acquisition of UK Semiconductor Firm Alphawave IP
April 2, 2025 – In a groundbreaking announcement tonight, Qualcomm revealed that it is contemplating the possibility of extending an acquisition offer to the British semiconductor firm, Alphawave IP Group. A statement issued by Qualcomm read, “At this juncture, we cannot ascertain whether a final offer will be forthcoming, nor can we confirm the specific…
California Governor Rejects AI Safety Bill SB 1047, Citing Innovation Hindrance
September 30, 2024 – California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the controversial “Safe Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Model Act” (SB 1047), citing multiple factors that influenced his decision. These include the burden the bill would place on AI companies, California’s leading position in the field, and criticisms that the bill may be overly broad….
Buffett’s 2025 Letter: A Lifetime of Reliance on Stocks without Special Talents
February 23, 2025 – Berkshire Hathaway, the company owned byWarren Buffett, released its annual letter to shareholders yesterday evening. In the letter, Buffett revealed that Berkshire’s performance in 2024 exceeded expectations, with operating earnings reaching $47.4 billion and a stock market return of 25.5%, surpassing the S&P 500’s gain of 25%. Over the long term,…
Tesla’s FSD Accident in the US Impacts Approval Process in China, Insider Reveals
August 21, 2024 – Tesla is facing challenges in the Chinese market, where its most advanced driver assistance features have encountered difficulties in gaining approval, putting the company at a slight disadvantage compared to local electric vehicle manufacturers. These domestic producers have already begun selling vehicles capable of autonomous navigation on city streets. China represents…