IDC Reports: Global Smartphone Shipments Reach 285.4 Million Units in Second Quarter, with Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO Leading the Pack
July 15, 2024 – The International Data Corporation (IDC) has unveiled its latest quarterly report on global smartphone shipments, revealing a robust 6.5% year-on-year growth for the second quarter of 2024, totaling 285.4 million units. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment increases, fueling optimism for the year’s anticipated recovery, albeit with lingering market…
Amazon Q Hit by Critical Flaw: Nearly 1M Users Faced Potential Data Wipe Risk
July 29, 2025 – Earlier this month, Amazon’s generative AI programming assistant, Amazon Q, which is widely used through its Visual Studio Code extension, fell victim to a security breach. As reported by TechSpot, a hacker managed to infiltrate the tool’s open-source GitHub repository. The attacker exploited a vulnerability by injecting unauthorized code into the…
OpenAI Launches Global Debut of ChatGPT for Android
August 1, 2023 – OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT for Android in Global Launch In a groundbreaking announcement today, OpenAI has officially launched the Android version of ChatGPT, making it available in all supported countries and regions. Following its initial release on July 26th, the Android version of ChatGPT was initially accessible to users in the United…
M3-Powered MacBook Air Shows Significant SSD Speed Boost Over M2 Model
March 10, 2024 – Recent tests conducted by a foreign media outlet have revealed a significant increase in SSD speed for the new 8GB+256GB MacBook Air equipped with the M3 chip compared to its predecessor featuring the M2 chip. The media outlet conducted the tests on both the M2 and M3 chip-powered 13-inch MacBook Air…
Comparing Generations: Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra, and S22 Ultra
December 11, 2023 – Tech enthusiast @i_IceCosmos recently shared a side-by-side comparison of three generations of Samsung’s flagship smartphones: the Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra, and S22 Ultra. Upon examining the images, it’s evident that the Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts a more angular and squared-off design, with its central frame approaching a nearly right-angled edge….
Google, Meta, and Others Protest Australia’s Proposed Social Media Restriction for Youth
November 27, 2024 – Several tech giants, including Google, Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly known as Twitter), have jointly criticized a new regulation proposed by the Australian government that aims to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16. The companies argue that the bill, which was submitted to the parliament on…
Elon Musk-Backed Flying Car Demonstrates Vertical Takeoff and Landing Capabilities
February 23, 2025 – Alef Aeronautics, an American electric flying car company, has recently accomplished flight tests of its Model A prototype in a city setting. According to the company’s official website, the Model A, priced at $300,000, has already garnered 3,300 orders, with the first batch set for delivery by the end of the…
OpenAI Extends Deep Research Access to ChatGPT Plus Users, Allowing 10 Queries Per Month
February 26, 2025 – OpenAI has officially rolled out its Deep Research feature to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise users, fulfilling a promise made earlier this year. The company had announced the upcoming feature in early February, stating that it would be available to Plus users approximately one month later. Previously, the Deep Research…
Garmin Lily 2 Smartwatch Leaked Ahead of Launch, Pricing and Details Revealed
The Japanese support page of Garmin has already teased photos of the Lily 2 Sport variant. The revealed pictures suggest that the watch has retained the design philosophy of its predecessor, featuring a glossy bezel and a matte finish on the watch body, specifically catering to a female audience. Moreover, the leaked images also shed…
Apple’s Green Commitment: No Extra Charges for Eco-Friendly Tech
November 09, 2023 – Apple executives emphasized during the Reuters NEXT conference held in New York on Wednesday that the company will not impose additional charges for the “eco-friendly” technologies widely integrated into its consumer products. Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President, stated, “We will not charge extra for the work we do.” Highlighting Apple’s market…