Edge Canary Release Revolutionizes Browser Closure with New Tab-Keeping Functionality
December 12, 2023 – Microsoft is enhancing the Edge browser experience with a new feature in its latest Canary release. This feature, revealed by the source @Leopeva64, alters the behavior of the browser upon closing all tabs. Unlike the current functionality where closing all tabs leads to the shutdown of the entire browser, the updated…
ChatGPT Shatters Records: AI Outshines Human Top – Scorers in Japan’s Elite University Exams
April 29, 2026 – LifePrompt, a well – known Japanese AI company, has recently made public some remarkable test results regarding ChatGPT, which is based on OpenAI’s latest model. ChatGPT has demonstrated outstanding performance in the undergraduate entrance exams of both the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, surpassing the scores of top – scoring…
Japan Boosts EV Battery Production with $2.4 Billion Subsidy Plan for Toyota, Nissan
September 07, 2024 – The Japanese government has announced today, according to Reuters, its plan to bolster the country’s battery supply chain by offering additional subsidies for the production of electric vehicle batteries. This move includes a commitment to provide up to $2.4 billion in support for related projects by Toyota and other major companies,…
Apple Responds: Apple Intelligence National Version Not Officially Launched in Mainland China
March 31, 2026 – A buzz erupted on social media as numerous iPhone users in China reported receiving an unexpected push for the Apple Intelligence national beta version. Users shared that after upgrading their systems to iOS 26.4, they noticed a significant change in the settings. The familiar Siri had been replaced with “Apple Intelligence…
Microsoft Xbox’s Alan Hartman to Retire, Making Way for New Leadership
October 15, 2024 – Alan Hartman, the long-serving head of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios, is set to retire at the end of November, with Craig Duncan, currently the lead at Rare, stepping into his shoes. Hartman, whose career has been marked by his involvement in hit franchises like “Forza” and “Fable,” is preparing to pass…
Samsung and OpenAI Collaborate to Reinforce TV Market Leadership, Exploring AI Features Like Personalized Content and Translation
January 17, 2025 – According to a report published by South Korean media outlet MK on January 16th, Samsung is strengthening its leadership position in the television market through a partnership with OpenAI to jointly develop AI-powered televisions. The report cites that both parties have established an “open collaboration” and are currently coordinating specific plans….
Tesla Offers One-Month Free Trial of Full Self-Driving to North American Car Owners
May 09, 2023 – Tesla, the American electric vehicle company, has announced that it will offer a one-month free trial of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to all car owners in North America. The offer is contingent on FSD being super smooth rather than just safe. Currently priced at $15,000 or $199/99 per month in…
Napoleonic Wars to WWII: Mercedes Logo Supplier’s Journey Ends in Bankruptcy
December 30, 2024 – Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a German plastics technology company that survived Napoleon’s invasion, the Great Depression, and two World Wars, has succumbed to the current downturn in the European automotive industry. Established in 1796, Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik initially began manufacturing metal products. Its mastery of injection molding and hot stamping led it to…
Toyota’s Sato Warns of ‘Survival Battle’ Amid China’s New Energy Surge
March 31, 2026 – At a recent major supplier summit, Toyota Motor Corporation’s President Koji Sato delivered a strongly – worded statement to 484 partner companies. Sato pulled no punches in highlighting that in the face of fierce competition from Chinese automakers and rapid technological changes across the globe, even industry behemoths like Toyota could…
Samsung Electronics Union’s Tough Strike Mobilization Sparks Internal Dispute, Departmental Interests Take Center Stage
March 31, 2026 – A significant controversy has erupted at Samsung Electronics as a union spearheading strike efforts has issued warnings that members who opt not to participate in the strike could face unfavorable repercussions. Choi Seung-ho, the head of the Samsung Electronics branch within the Samsung Group Joint Union, announced on March 29 that…