Intel Spins Off FPGA Business as New Independent Company ‘Altera’ to Bolster AI and Edge Capabilities
March 01, 2024 – In a significant move, Intel has announced the formation of a wholly-owned and independently operated FPGA company, “Altera,” following the establishment and independent accounting of Intel Foundry. Known for inventing the world’s first programmable logic device, particularly renowned for its FPGA technology, Altera was acquired by Intel in 2015 for $16.7…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Hails Generative AI as ‘Incredible Breakthrough’ at Shareholder Meeting
February 29, 2024 – Apple CEO Tim Cook expressed his enthusiasm for generative artificial intelligence (AI) during today’s shareholder meeting, stating that the company believes it holds “incredible potential for breakthroughs.” This sentiment underscores Apple’s significant investments in this rapidly evolving field. According to Cook, Apple is confident that AI-generated content (AIGC) will revolutionize user…
Alibaba Cloud Unveils Historic Price Cuts at 2024 Strategy Conference
February 29, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone for Alibaba Cloud as they hosted their “2024 Alibaba Cloud Strategy Conference,” announcing unprecedented price reductions across their entire product line on their official website. With an average discount exceeding 20% and a maximum reduction of 55%, this move represents the most significant offer in the…
Apple CEO Highlights AI Capabilities of Products at Annual Shareholder Meeting
February 29, 2024 – At Apple’s annual shareholder meeting, CEO Tim Cook revealed that numerous products released by the tech giant in the past are powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Examples of AI-driven features in Apple products include hand tracking in Vision Pro, heart rate alerts in Apple Watch, and the crash detection feature in…
Apple’s Upcoming iPad Pro 2024 Revealed: Thinner Design and Powerful M3 Chip
February 29, 2024 – Reports have emerged revealing the CAD drawings of the upcoming iPad Pro 2024, hinting at significant design changes. The most notable alteration in the iPad Pro 2024 is its slimmer profile. According to the leaked drawings, the 11-inch variant will boast a thickness of just 5.1mm, a reduction of 0.8mm from…
iPhone 15 Series Hits New Low Prices on Official Tmall Apple Store
February 29, 2024 – In a recent update on the official flagship store of Apple on Tmall, the entire iPhone 15 series has experienced a significant price drop, reaching new lows since its release. The iPhone 15 128GB model is now priced at 4,849 yuan after applying the discount coupon. Since the launch of the…
China brings pace to Volvo Cars
China is far more than just an important market for Volvo’s development, said the Swedish premium carmaker’s president and CEO Jim Rowan. Rowan made the remarks on Wednesday when he came to Shanghai for the groundbreaking ceremony of the fourth phase of Volvo Cars Asia Pacific Headquarters, which will involve a battery center and training…
Intel Intensifies Marketing Push for 18A Process Technology in South Korea
It is reported that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger met with several senior executives from Korean companies last year to brief them on the latest updates regarding Intel’s foundry business plans. The report states that Intel is aggressively promoting its 18A process node to Korean chip startups and is offering various incentives to encourage adoption. On…
Samsung Unveils Industry-First 36GB 12H HBM3E DRAM, Revolutionizing AI and High-Capacity Memory Markets
February 27, 2024 – Samsung Electronics announced today that it has successfully developed the industry’s first 36GB 12H (12-layer stacked) HBM3E DRAM, solidifying its leadership position in the high-capacity HBM market. Utilizing TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology, Samsung achieved the industry’s largest 36GB HBM3E 12H capacity by stacking 24Gb DRAM chips to 12 layers. This…
Microsoft Unveils New AI Access Principles at MWC 2024, Emphasizing Support for Developers and Social Responsibility
February 27, 2024 – At MWC 2024, Microsoft unveiled its latest set of principles for artificial intelligence (AI) access, citing the need to address the growing role and responsibility of the company as an innovator and market leader in AI. According to Microsoft, AI, like other general-purpose technologies in the past, is creating new economic…