GPT‑4o’s End: OpenAI Announces Discontinuation of Several Big Models
January 29, 2026 – On Thursday, OpenAI made an announcement that it would be discontinuing the use of several models in its ChatGPT chatbot starting next month, among which the well – liked GPT – 4o model by many users is included. Back in May 2024, OpenAI launched the GPT – 4o large – scale…
Microsoft and OpenAI’s AGI Gamble: A $100 Billion Quest for Intelligence
December 27, 2024 – According to a contract document revealed by tech media outlet The Information on December 26th, Microsoft and OpenAI have secretly attached a price tag to the elusive concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). For clarity, AGI refers to a hypothetical machine intelligence capable of understanding or learning any intellectual task that…
Gurman Reveals: iOS 19, macOS 16 & More Set for Design Revolution at WWDC25
May 26 2025 – According to Bloomberg’s tech journalist Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up for a series of significant announcements at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduled to kick off on June 9. One of the most anticipated highlights of the event is the anticipated overhaul of the visual design across several of…
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’s China Clean Energy Fund Surpasses Goals with Over 1 Gigawatt of Renewable Projects
April 18, 2024 – Apple’s Managing Director for Greater China, Ge Yue, has announced that the China Clean Energy Fund has exceeded its targets, investing in the construction of over 1 gigawatt of wind and solar projects across China. Ge expressed Apple’s pride in collaborating closely with its suppliers to accelerate the development of renewable…
Apple’s Innovation Paves Way for Cost-Effective, High-Efficiency Humanoid Robot Training
May 22 2025 – Yesterday, AppleInsider, a well-known tech media outlet, reported that Apple Inc. has recently unveiled a novel approach called PH2D (Physical Human-Humanoid Data) for training humanoid robots. This innovative method integrates human coaches with robot demonstrators to achieve more efficient learning outcomes for the robots. On Wednesday this week, Apple published a…
Microsoft’s Breakthrough AI Customer Service Patent Unveiled
October 12, 2023 – According to reports from the foreign technology media outlet WinBuzzer, Microsoft has recently been granted a patent for an AI customer service system that effectively handles user inquiries through natural language processing. The patent highlights that current customer service systems primarily rely on chatbots, which can only handle routine tasks by…
Farewell to Combustion: Boxster/Cayman Exit in October as 718 Lineup Embraces Full Electrification
May 23 2025 – According to Motor1, following their discontinuation in Europe last year, Porsche’s current 718 Boxster (convertible) and Cayman (coupe) models are set to be phased out in other regions globally later this year. Frank Wiesmann, Porsche’s head of product communications for North America, confirmed that production of the fourth-generation Boxster and Cayman…
Microsoft and NVIDIA Pour Resources into AI for Healthcare Innovations
October 22, 2024 – In a major development, technology giants Microsoft and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) startups in the health and life sciences sectors with a plethora of resources. Microsoft has unveiled its “Microsoft for Startups” initiative, offering eligible startups a generous Azure credit of up to 150,000overfouryears.TheseenterpriseswillgainaccesstoavarietyofAIlargelanguagemodels,includingAzureOpenAIService,Meta’sLlama,andPhi.Additionally,theywillreceiveproductivityservicesworthupto200,000, including…
Sony’s Acquisition of Naughty Dog Was Crucial for Studio’s Longevity
December 26, 2024 – Andrew Gavin, co-founder of Sony’s renowned first-party studio Naughty Dog, reflected on the studio’s journey in a LinkedIn post, highlighting the significance of the studio’s acquisition by Sony in 2001. According to Gavin, it was this acquisition that allowed Naughty Dog to thrive and continue producing innovative games despite escalating development…