Google Launches Gemini API Challenge with a Time-Traveling Twist: Win a DeLorean Electric Car
May 15, 2024 – In a captivating move that combines nostalgia with technological innovation, Google unveiled its Gemini API Developer Challenge at the I/O 2024 Developers Conference today, offering a prize that would make any fan of the classic “Back to the Future” franchise ecstatic. The grand prize is an electric replica of the iconic…
Google Wallet Raises Compatibility Standards, Leaving Some Older Devices Behind
May 13, 2024 – Google Wallet, the payment software introduced by Google for Android devices, has recently updated its support page, announcing an increase in compatibility requirements that may render the app unusable on certain older devices. Users can quickly make payments through NFC as well as store passes and tickets using Google Wallet. Effective…
Microsoft Pushes XGP Promotion in Latest Windows 11 Dev Build
May 13, 2024 – In the recently released Windows 11 Dev Build 26120.470 (KB5037864), Microsoft has incorporated a promotional card for its XGP service within the Settings homepage. This new feature, however, is exclusively available to users of the Home and Pro editions of Windows 11. According to Microsoft’s official statement, the new Game Pass…
Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10 21H2, Urges Upgrade to Windows 11
May 13, 2024 – In a bid to encourage more users to upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft has announced the end of support for another stable version of Windows 10. The tech giant has issued a reminder that the Windows 10 21H2 version will completely end its support in less than 30 days. Specifically, on…
Oracle Debuts AI-Powered Java Coding Assistant: Oracle Code Assist
May 13, 2024 – Following in the footsteps of tech giants like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google, Oracle has entered the fray of developing AI-powered coding assistants. Recently, the company unveiled its latest offering, Oracle Code Assist, designed to aid users in Java programming. Built upon Oracle’s cloud-based platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Code Assist…
DDR3 Supply to Cease by SK Hynix and Samsung, Driving Price Surge
May 13, 2024 – According to a report by the Economic Daily News, SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics will discontinue supplying DDR3 memory to the market from the second half of this year. This decision has driven up the prices of DDR3 DRAM recently, with the maximum increase reaching 20%. DDR3 has now become a…
Rust Foundation Receives Million-Dollar Donations from Tech Giants to Bolster Key Projects
May 12, 2024 – The Rust Foundation recently announced the receipt of a generous donation of $1 million from Microsoft, which had been made in December 2023. This significant contribution, equivalent to approximately 7.23 million Chinese yuan, will be invested in various critical projects to support the Rust programming language and community. According to the…
GigaIO and SourceCode Introduce Gryf: A Revolutionary Portable AI Supercomputer
May 12, 2024 – In a joint effort, technology firms GigaIO and SourceCode have unveiled a revolutionary portable AI supercomputer dubbed Gryf. Gryf stands out due to its compact design, resembling the size of a carry-on suitcase and weighing no more than 55 pounds, adhering to the TSA guidelines for carry-on luggage, thereby offering unmatched…
OpenAI Set to Debut Advanced Multimodal AI Model at Upcoming Event
May 12, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, OpenAI has recently showcased a new multimodal AI model to select clients, capable of conducting voice conversations and recognizing objects. Sources suggest that this might be part of what OpenAI plans to officially unveil on May 13th. This new model reportedly processes image and…
Sirui Optics Debuts New AF75mm and AF16mm F1.2 Lenses at Beijing P&E Expo
May 12, 2024 – According to the official Weibo account of “Sirui Optics,” the company has unveiled its new AF75mm F1.2 and AF16mm F1.2 autofocus lenses at the Beijing P&E exhibition. These lenses are compatible with Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Sony E mounts; however, the official pricing information and lens structure data have not…