Majority of Gameloft Toronto Employees Laid Off in Massive Restructuring
June 28, 2024 –GamesIndustry.biz reported on the 27th, in local time, that a significant number of employees from the Toronto studio of renowned mobile game developer Gameloft have been laid off, although the exact size of the studio has not been disclosed. According to the report, only the human resources, information technology, and management teams…
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus Performance Showdown: Cinebench Scores Surpass Apple’s M2 and M3 Chips
June 28, 2024 –In a groundbreaking video released yesterday, June 26th, on his popular YouTube channel, Luke Miani conducted a comparative analysis that shook the tech world. The focus of this test was to evaluate the battery performance of the latest Surface Laptop 7, equipped with Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon X Plus chipset, against Apple’s iconic…
Meta Quest 3 Headset Sales Surge, Exceeding One Million Units
June 28, 2024 –Meta’s cutting-edge mixed reality headset, the Quest 3, has seemingly surpassed a significant milestone with estimated sales exceeding one million units. This figure is extrapolated from the number of users who have completed the pre-installed game, “First Encounters,” which serves as a crucial part of the device’s initial setup process and is…
Named ‘Alice Recoque,’ Europe’s Second Exascale Supercomputer Comes with a Price Tag of Over €544 Million
June 28, 2024 –In a significant step forward for European high-performance computing (HPC), the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) has recently inked a hosting agreement with the Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif (GENCI), France’s national HPC agency, for the deployment of the continent’s second E-class (exascale) supercomputer. This development comes as the inaugural E-class system,…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Pink Variant Render Leaked: Launch Set for July 10th
June 28, 2024 –Samsung Electronics has confirmed that it will host its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris on July 10th, where the latest additions to its foldable smartphone lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, are expected to make their grand debut. Enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the reveal, as…
Faraday Future Secures Nasdaq Listing Continuation: Must Fulfill Financial Report Submission and Share Price Criteria
June 28, 2024 –In a major development today, Faraday Future (FF) unveiled that it has received notification from Nasdaq, confirming the Hearings Panel’s approval for the company’s continued listing on the prestigious stock exchange. However, this approval is contingent upon FF adhering to strict compliance milestones, setting the stage for a crucial period of financial…
SoftBank Reportedly to Invest up to $20 Million in AI Search Engine Perplexity Following Strategic Partnership
June 28, 2024 –In a significant move that underscores its commitment to accelerating investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, SoftBank Group’s Vision Fund 2 is poised to invest between 10and20 million in Perplexity AI, an up-and-coming American AI search engine startup, valuing the company at an impressive 3billion.Thisinvestment,accordingtoBloombergsourcesfamiliarwiththematter,formspartofalarger250 million funding round that will propel…
US Demand for 100 km/h AEB Capability Faces Opposition from Automakers
June 28, 2024 –In a recent development, prominent lobbying groups within the American automotive industry have addressed a joint plea to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and members of Congress, urging a “reconsideration” of the recently imposed Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) regulations. These organizations argue that the stringent standards set by the government…
TechInsights: AI Chips to Consume Over 1.5% of Global Electricity, Generate Billions of Tons of Carbon Emissions in Next Five Years
June 28, 2024 –In a recent market outlook report, renowned research firm TechInsights has unveiled projections that underscore the continued ascendancy of data center AI chips and accelerators in the global semiconductor landscape. According to the forecast, shipments of these advanced components are anticipated to soar at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33%…
BYD Marks Milestone with First Mass-Produced Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition in Uzbekistan
June 28, 2024 –Nine months after Uzbekistan announced the signing of an investment agreement with BYD for the production of electric and hybrid vehicles and their components on September 26 last year, the Chinese automotive giant has marked a significant achievement. BYD Automobile officially announced that the first batch of its mass-produced new energy vehicles,…