Samsung Heir Lee Ji-ho Chooses Korean Military Service Over U.S. Citizenship
September 11, 2025 – According to South Korean media outlet Chosun, Lee Jee – ho, the son of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae – yong, is set to renounce his U.S. citizenship and fulfill his military service obligations in South Korea. Lee Jee – ho is scheduled to enlist as a naval officer candidate in…
Microsoft Extends Non-Security Update Deadline for Windows 11 22H2
March 01, 2024 – In a recent update labeled KB5034765, Microsoft announced that it has extended the deadline for non-security updates to its Windows 11 22H2 version, based on feedback from its user community. According to the tech giant, the new end date for non-security updates to Windows 11 22H2 Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise, and…
Billionaire Elon Musk Commits $100 Million to STEM-Centric School in Texas
December 14, 2023 – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, as reported by Bloomberg and The Austin American-Statesman, has relocated to the state of Texas in recent years and has ambitious plans to establish a university in Austin through his charitable organization, “The Foundation.” According to tax documents filed by “The Foundation,” Musk has made a substantial…
Microsoft Granted Patent for Deep Learning-Based Multimodal 3D Facial Modeling
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent listing by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Microsoft has been granted a new patent for creating highly realistic virtual portraits through deep learning-based multimodal 3D facial modeling. The patent, titled “Multimodal Three-Dimensional Facial Modeling and Tracking for Generating Expressive Virtual Portraits,” outlines a system…
OpenAI Board Independence Strengthened as Microsoft and Apple Withdraw Observer Seats
July 10, 2024 – Microsoft has announced its decision to relinquish its observer seat on the OpenAI board of directors, citing the “significant advancements” made by OpenAI over the past eight months and expressing confidence in the company’s future trajectory, thereby deeming the seat no longer necessary. In a letter addressed to OpenAI, Microsoft confirmed…
Toyota Unleashes Four Next-Gen Batteries in Challenge to Chinese New Energy Giants
June 28, 2024 –On the occasion of its Technology Open Day, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the development of four cutting-edge battery technologies, marking a significant stride forward in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The Japanese automotive giant revealed plans to introduce these advanced batteries in a phased manner, beginning in 2026 and extending through 2028….
Siri’s New Superpower: Answering Questions While You Watch Images and Videos with ChatGPT AI
October 25, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on October 24th, Apple has integrated the ChatGPT AI chat experience into Siri in the first beta version update of iOS 18.2. This update has unlocked a variety of new capabilities for Siri, one of which allows users to inquire about…
OpenAI Poised to Break US$100 Billion Valuation Barrier in New Funding Round
August 29, 2024 – Amidst a flurry of speculations and industry buzz, OpenAI, the groundbreaking AI pioneer, is engaged in a new round of funding negotiations that could catapult its valuation past the US$100 billion milestone, marking a significant leap in the company’s rapid ascent. Leading the charge in this financing round is Thrive Capital,…
Apple Embraces Bigger Screens: No More Small-Screen iPhones
February 20, 2025 – Apple today unveiled the iPhone 16e while bidding farewell to the iPhone SE 3, signaling a shift as the company’s iPhone lineup has fully transitioned into the era of 6.x-inch screens, with no “small-screen” smartphones remaining in its sales portfolio. Here’s a look back at the evolution of iPhone screen sizes…
Samsung to Exclusively Supply Display Driver Chips for Apple’s Upcoming OLED iPad Pro
March 15, 2024 – According to a recent report from South Korean media outlet ETNews, Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad Pro will be exclusively supplied with display driver chips (DDI) by Samsung. Typically known for pursuing a diversified supply chain strategy, Apple’s decision to rely on a single supplier for such a key component is somewhat…