2028 LA Olympics to Usher in ‘Air Taxis’ for Revolutionary Spectator Commute
May 19 2025 – As reported by the Associated Press on the 16th, attendees and VIPs at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will have the chance to take to the skies for the first time, using air taxis to reach the competition venues. Archer Aviation’s electric air taxi, named “Midnight,” will take off from vertical…
Troomi OS Debuts as ‘Kid-Friendly Android,’ Blocks Social Media Platforms on Select Samsung Devices
May 19 2025 – In today’s tech-driven world, digital safety has emerged as a critical concern for parents navigating their children’s online experiences. Addressing this challenge head-on, U.S.-based tech firm Troomi has recently unveiled a tailored operating system dubbed TroomiOS, engineered specifically for younger users. Built upon the Android framework, TroomiOS prioritizes child-centric design principles…
Apple to Let EU iPhone Users Ditch Siri for Alternative Default Voice Assistants
May 19 2025 – According to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Drake Bennett, Apple is gearing up to grant EU users the ability to set a default voice assistant other than Siri on their devices. In a comprehensive article published today delving into the shortcomings of Apple’s AI capabilities, the two sources revealed that…
Siri Upgrade Delays: Apple’s Hesitant AI Investment and Shift from Vague Promises
May 19 2025 – In a new in-depth report released today concerning Apple’s artificial intelligence strategy, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman delves into a number of strategic missteps that have marked the rollout of Apple Intelligence. According to Gurman, it’s highly unlikely that Apple will dedicate a significant portion of this year’s WWDC to discussing Siri. This…
Japan Eyes Including Tesla Superchargers in Local Subsidy Program Amid Tariff Policy Adjustments
May 19 2025 – According to a report by Japan’s TBS Television, during the ongoing discussions between Japan and the United States regarding tariff reductions, Japan is contemplating offering subsidies for the establishment of Tesla’s charging stations. It has been revealed through the report that the Japanese government currently provides installation subsidies only for electric…
Apple Loses Another Round in Brazil’s ‘iPhone’ Trademark Battle as Original Owner Regains Rights
May 17 2025 – For over a decade, Brazilian electronics firm IGB Eletrônica, formerly known as Gradiente, has been locked in a legal battle with Apple over the rights to use the “iPhone” trademark in Brazil. The saga began back in 2000 when Gradiente applied for the trademark for its G Gradiente Iphone mobile device….
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.1: The Programming Prodigy for ChatGPT’s Evolution
May 15 2025 – In a recent announcement on the X platform, OpenAI’s official account revealed that starting from yesterday, May 14, the GPT-4.1 model would be integrated into the ChatGPT AI chatbot. Pro, Plus, and Team subscribers now have immediate access to this advanced model through the “More models” dropdown menu. Meanwhile, Enterprise and…
OpenAI Executive Envisions AI Revolutionizing Business and Research Through Autonomous Knowledge Creation
May 14 2025 – Tech publication The Decoder reported yesterday that Jakub Pachocki, OpenAI’s senior leader in advanced model development, highlighted the emerging potential of AI reasoning models to autonomously generate knowledge. Unlike human cognition, Pachocki emphasized that this reasoning process stems from a data-driven, algorithm-based framework rather than mimicking human thought patterns. According to…
Nvidia Forges Strategic Alliance with Saudi Arabia, to Supply Massive AI GPUs to PIF-Backed Firms
May 14 2025 – Nvidia unveiled a strategic collaboration with Saudi Arabia yesterday, aiming to significantly contribute to the nation’s sovereign digital infrastructure development while nurturing local tech talent, with the ambition of elevating Saudi Arabia to a prominent position in the global AI leadership landscape. HUMAIN, a subsidiary specializing in AI under Saudi Arabia’s…
Intel Prioritizes AI Ambitions Over Short-Term Business Split, IFS Faces Production Hurdles
May 14 2025 – Following the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as Intel’s new CEO, the market has been abuzz with speculation about potential shifts in the chip giant’s strategic direction. However, during the JPMorgan Technology Conference (held on May 13 local time), Intel’s Chief Financial Officer, Dave Zinsner, clarified that Tan’s focus would be on…