Google Unveils Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 Update, Introduces User-Controlled ‘At a Glance’ Widget
November 17, 2023 – Google rolled out a fresh update, Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1, for Pixel phones, tablets, and Fold models yesterday. Developers have recently discovered a noteworthy feature in this update – Pixel phone users can now disable the “At a Glance” widget on their home screens. Digging into the details, Google introduced…
Driving Innovation: Hyundai Vehicles Now Available for Direct Purchase on Amazon
November 17, 2023 – In a joint statement released today, Amazon and Hyundai announced a collaborative initiative set to kick off next year, marking the commencement of Hyundai car sales directly on Amazon’s U.S. website. Customers will now have the convenience of purchasing Hyundai vehicles directly through Amazon.com, with the added benefit of arranging delivery…
Apple’s Ambitious 5G Modem Project Faces Setbacks, Potential Delay to 2026
November 17, 2023 – In the latest edition of Power On by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it is revealed that Apple’s in-house 5G modem development is facing significant challenges. Following Apple’s acquisition of a substantial portion of Intel’s smartphone business in 2019, the company embarked on the serious undertaking of developing its own modem hardware. However,…
Turning the Tide: Tesla’s Video Advertising Strategy Hits YouTube, Focusing on Safety Excellence
November 17, 2023 – Tesla has ventured into the realm of video advertising, debuting its first-ever promotional clip on YouTube, a commercial that prominently highlights the safety performance of its vehicles. Earlier this year, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk made a strategic shift, departing from the long-standing philosophy of refraining from advertising and instead investing in…
Samsung Ends Collaboration with BOE: Supply Chain Shifts Unfold
November 17, 2023 – The collaboration between Samsung Electronics and BOE Technology seems to have reached its conclusion. According to Businesskorea, Samsung has removed BOE from its supply chain. BOE, a supplier of LCD panels to Samsung, contributed 10% of TV panels in the first quarter of 2023. However, in the third quarter of the…
Alibaba Group Announces September Quarter 2023 Results
HANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), “Alibaba” or “Alibaba Group”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. “Alibaba Group delivered a solid quarter, marked by renewed momentum and energy across multiple businesses as a result of our strategic reorganization….
Efficient Project Management: Microsoft Loop’s Workspace Innovations
November 16, 2023 – Today at the Ignite 2023 developer conference, Microsoft made a significant announcement, officially opening Microsoft Loop to all users. All Microsoft 365 users now have access to Microsoft Loop on both web and mobile devices. Furthermore, the mobile application has extended its support to individual accounts. Enterprise users, on the other…
Comixology’s Sunset: Amazon’s Shift to Kindle Platform by December 4th
November 16, 2023 – In early 2022, Amazon shuttered the web version of Comixology, an e-book application primarily designed for reading American comics. Today, Amazon has initiated notifications to Comixology users, announcing the imminent closure of the application on December 4th. Users are urged to migrate their comic collections to the Amazon Kindle platform. Amazon…
Elevate Your Virtual Space: Teams Introduces ‘Revamp Your Surroundings
November 16, 2023 – In the realm of virtual meetings, the desire for privacy and a polished professional appearance often clashes with the reality of cluttered offices or messy living spaces. Addressing this concern, Microsoft unveiled new AI features for Teams during today’s Ignite 2023 conference, offering users the ability to virtually transform their background,…
Sonos CEO Teases Major 2024 Event and New Product Lineup
November 16, 2023 – The CEO of the audio speaker manufacturer Sonos, Patrick Spence, hinted today at a “significant event” for the company in 2024, stating that “some crucial new products will appear on the roadmap later next year.” Patrick Spence remarked, “This is a project with a multi-year product cycle, and we hope to…