Microsoft Teams Introduces SMS Capability in North America for Improved Communication
March 1, 2025 – Microsoft has announced the official launch of the SMS text messaging feature within its Microsoft Teams application in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. This new functionality allows users to send and receive SMS text messages directly within Teams Chat. The company plans to further expand this feature to the…
OpenAI’s GPT-6 to Set New Benchmarks with Estimated 100,000 H100 GPUs for Training
March 1, 2025 – In a recent blog post published by technology media outlet Smartprix, it was reported that OpenAI may have accidentally revealed the potential scale of its upcoming GPT-6 model in a video introducing GPT-4.5. The revelation hints at a massive computational requirement that could dwarf previous models. During the 2-minute 26-second mark…
Tesla’s FSD Feature Awaits European Regulatory Approval for Launch
March 1, 2025 – Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta feature, already available in North America, has been quietly rolling out to HW 4.0 models in the Chinese market this week. However, the advanced driver assistance system has not yet made its way to Europe, despite industry speculation that it would arrive there before expanding to…
Thailand and Baidu Collaborate on Digital Campaign to Ease Chinese Visitors’ Safety Worries
March 1, 2025 – In an effort to enhance Thailand’s image as a safe tourist destination and alleviate safety concerns among Chinese tourists, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has partnered with a subsidiary of Chinese search engine giant Baidu, according to Bloomberg. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a letter of intent…
Tesla Eyes California Taxi Fleet, Setting Stage for Fully Autonomous Driving
February 28, 2025 – Tesla is seeking approval from the California authorities to offer ride-hailing services, marking a significant step towards Elon Musk’s ambition of ferrying paying customers, especially as its traditional car sales business faces challenges. The electric carmaker applied for a “transportation charter-party carrier permit” from the California Public Utilities Commission late last…
Meta Unveils Lightweight Aria Gen 2 AR Smart Glasses with Real-Time Heart Rate Monitoring
February 28, 2025 – Meta unveiled an experimental augmented reality (AR) smart glasses named Aria Gen 2 yesterday, aimed at advancing machine perception, user-centered contextual artificial intelligence, and robotics technology. This research-oriented product is primarily targeted towards academic and commercial research laboratories and is expected to begin testing in early 2026, with no plans for…
Apple’s Vintage Treasure: Rare Apple-1 Computer Hits the Auction Block, Expected to Fetch Up to $300K
February 28, 2025 – The auction market has always been a hotbed for Apple’s unique products, vintage devices, prototypes, and documents bearing Steve Jobs’ autograph, often fetching prices in the thousands of dollars. According to a report by MacRumors, RR Auction has kicked off a new round of auctions featuring Apple classics today. One of…
OpenAI’s Ortman Jokes: Maybe It’s Time for Us to Make a Social App in Response to Meta’s AI Move
February 28, 2025 – According to a report by CNBC on the 27th local time, Meta is planning to launch a standalone AI application in the second quarter of this year. This move is part of Mark Zuckerberg’s ambition to surpass OpenAI and Google by the end of the year. Unlike competing AI tools such…
HP to Lay Off Up to 2000 Employees Amid US Tariff Impact on Profits
February 28, 2025 – HP Inc. released its second-quarter profit forecast yesterday, revealing figures that fell short of market expectations. The company attributed the lower-than-expected profits to “increased component costs and tariffs imposed by the US authorities.” According to HP, earnings per share for the second fiscal quarter ending in April are expected to range…
Instagram Reportedly Planning Standalone Reels App to Challenge TikTok
February 27, 2025 – According to a report by The Information today, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has informed employees that the platform is contemplating the launch of a standalone application specifically for its short-video feature, Reels. The report suggests that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, intends to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding…