

Gurman Indicates 2025 iPhone SE Arrival as Current Model Inventory Runs Low
January 20, 2025 – In his “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman has revealed that inventories of the iPhone SE are “rapidly dwindling” at multiple Apple retail stores across the United States. Gurman interprets this as a “credible indicator” that a new model is imminent. Currently, the existing iPhone SE (third generation) remains available…

Samsung Implements New Strategy: Linking Employee Bonuses to Stock Performance
January 20, 2025 – Samsung Electronics, the South Korean technology giant, is navigating through one of the most challenging periods in its history. The company has seen a significant decline in its share price over the past six months, primarily due to issues within its memory and semiconductor chip business. In response to this predicament,…

OpenAI Set to Unveil o3 mini Inference Model in Weeks
January 18, 2025 – In a recent post on X, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced the completion of a new inference AI model, the o3 mini. The company plans to roll out this model, which includes API and ChatGPT options, in the coming weeks. This development is aimed at making advanced inference AI more…

Apple Watch SE 3 to Embrace Sustainability with Ocean-Recovered Plastic, Marking First Carbon Negative Milestone
January 18, 2025 – According to a recent tweet by Jon Prosser, the host of the YouTube channel Front Page Tech, Apple’s upcoming Apple Watch SE 3 is rumored to adopt an eco-friendly recycled plastic material for its construction. Additionally, the smartwatch may feature a broader color palette to appeal to a younger demographic. The…

Intel Shares Surge 9.25% on Rumors of a Potential Acquisition
January 18, 2025 – Rumors have been swirling in the industry about a possible acquisition of Intel ever since the company showed signs of weakness last year. On Friday, technology media outlet SemiAccurate reported that multiple sources had confirmed a mysterious company was exploring the possibility of a full acquisition of Intel. This news sent…

TikTok’s CEO Vows to Secure Platform’s Flourishing, Expresses Appreciation to Trump
January 18, 2025 – In a video message released on TikTok just four hours ago, the platform’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, assured the public that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure TikTok’s continued prosperity. On Friday local time, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling declaring the “ban if not sold” law…

TikTok’s Fate in US Sealed as Supreme Court Supports Ban
January 18, 2025 – The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favor of maintaining the ban on short-video social media platform TikTok, setting the stage for the app’s potential removal from US markets as early as January 19th. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court stated that the provisionss at issue do not violate…

Google Challenges EU: Refuses to Add Fact-Checking to Search Results Under New Rules
January 18, 2025 – According to documents revealed by Axios today, Google has notified the European Union that it will not comply with the upcoming fact-checking laws. The tech giant stated that it will not integrate fact-checking content into its search results or YouTube videos, nor will it use fact-checking data to rank or remove…

Samsung and OpenAI Collaborate to Reinforce TV Market Leadership, Exploring AI Features Like Personalized Content and Translation
January 17, 2025 – According to a report published by South Korean media outlet MK on January 16th, Samsung is strengthening its leadership position in the television market through a partnership with OpenAI to jointly develop AI-powered televisions. The report cites that both parties have established an “open collaboration” and are currently coordinating specific plans….

Microsoft 365 Gets Smarter with Integrated Office AI, Monthly Cost Increases by $3
January 17, 2025 – Microsoft has announced today that it is integrating its Office AI capabilities, which were previously launched for enterprise users in November of last year, into Microsoft 365 subscriptions for personal and family use. However, this move comes with a price hike for Microsoft 365 subscriptions in the United States. The tech…