ASML Commits to Acquiring Stake in Mistral, Set to Become Largest Shareholder
September 8, 2025 – According to a Reuters report on the 7th local time, during the latest Series C funding round of French AI startup Mistral, the photolithography equipment giant ASML has pledged to be the lead investor and is set to become Mistral AI’s largest shareholder. As per Reuters’ information, prior to this funding…
Electric Future for Subaru Performance, but STI’s Core Remains Intact
April 18, 2025 – During an interview with Auto Express at the New York Auto Show, David Dello Stritto, the European brand manager for Subaru, emphasized the brand’s core values in Europe, encapsulated by the acronym SFT: Safe, Fun, and Tough. “These three letters define what Subaru stands for in Europe today,” Stritto noted, highlighting…
Meta’s Quest v72 Update Brings Enhanced Hand Tracking and Streamlined PC Pairing
December 10, 2024 – Meta has recently announced the rollout of the Quest v72 update, introducing a slew of new features that enhance the virtual reality experience. These advancements include accelerated hand tracking, easier pairing with Windows 11 PCs, and improved keyboard visibility in the VR environment. The update will be gradually released, meaning some…
Meta Launches Game Catalog Feature for Quest+ Subscribers, Mirroring Xbox’s XGP Offering
March 04, 2024 – Meta has officially announced the launch of a new feature within its Meta Quest+ subscription service, introducing a “Game Catalog” function that enables users to directly view and download “free-with-subscription” apps through the mobile app and storefront. This move mirrors a similar offering from Microsoft, which provides access to a library…
Apple Quietly Rebrands iPhone 16 Slogan Amid AI Feature Delays
April 17, 2025 – Apple has quietly revamped its global marketing strategy for the iPhone 16 series, replacing the original tagline “Hello, Apple Intelligence” with “Built for Apple Intelligence,” accompanied by notably smaller font sizes. This shift encompasses the entire iPhone 16 lineup as well as the iPad and Mac product lines. Some outdoor advertisements…
Microsoft Reportedly Seeking to Diversify AI Models for 365 Copilot, Lowering Costs and Dependence on OpenAI
December 24, 2024 – According to sources familiar with the matter, Microsoft is working to introduce internal and third-party artificial intelligence models into its flagship AI product, Microsoft 365 Copilot. This move is aimed at reducing the company’s current reliance on OpenAI technology and lowering operational costs. The initiative marks the latest step by Microsoft…
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ to Debut in Seven Stunning Colors
January 09, 2024 – According to a tweet today from Ross Young, CEO of screen supply chain consulting firm DSCC, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ smartphones will be available in a total of seven vibrant color options. These seven hues, each carrying a unique marketing name, are as follows: Amber Yellow, evoking…
SpaceX Aims for Mars: Musk Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Plan
April 09, 2024 – Recent reports indicate that Elon Musk has announced plans for the first unmanned Starship to land on Mars within five years, with the possibility of the first human landing in the next seven years. Looking back at the third test flight of SpaceX’s Starship in March of this year, despite losing…
US Government Pledges Up to $50 Million to Boost HP’s Microfluidic Semiconductor Factory
August 28, 2024 – In a landmark move, the United States Department of Commerce and Hewlett-Packard (HP) inked a non-binding preliminary memorandum yesterday, outlining plans to channel up to $50 million in direct funding from the Chips and Science Act towards HP’s endeavors. This strategic allocation targets HP’s microfluidic semiconductor facility in Corvallis, Oregon, with…
OpenAI CTO Unsure About Social Media Data Usage, Emphasizes Adherence to Data Selection Principles
March 18, 2024 – In a recent report, it was stated that Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, expressed uncertainty regarding whether the organization had utilized data from social media platforms. Murati emphasized that OpenAI strictly adheres to the principle of using “publicly available data or data that has been appropriately licensed” in…