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…
Strong Supply Chain Paves Way for Nintendo Switch 2 to Sell Over 20 Million Units in First Year
January 17, 2025 – The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been unveiled, along with a teaser for an all-new Mario Kart game, though full details will be revealed during a Direct presentation on April 2nd. Analyst Robin Zhu from Sanford C. Bernstein told Bloomberg that the Nintendo Switch 2 is projected to sell…
Apple Pay Expands ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Option in Partnership with Synchrony
January 17, 2025 – Following the discontinuation of its own “buy now, pay later” service, Apple Pay Later, in June 2024, Apple has announced a new partnership with Synchrony, a leading financial services company. Together, they have launched “Synchrony Installments,” a new “buy now, pay later” option for customers in the United States. The upcoming…
US Wraps Up Probe into Cruise Self-Driving Car Safety for Pedestrians
January 17, 2025 – The U.S. auto safety regulator announced on Wednesday local time that it has concluded its investigation into whether Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, had taken adequate measures to ensure pedestrian safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe in October 2023, citing five incidents where…
Discount Promotion Launched for Tesla Cybertruck Amid Sales Decline
January 17, 2025 – Tesla has rolled out discount promotions for its highly anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup, aiming to counter a recent decline in sales of the model, as reported by Business Insider. According to Tesla’s official US website, customers purchasing a brand-new Cybertruck can now enjoy discounts of up to 1,600.Additionally,theautomakerisofferingalimitednumberofdemoCybertruckswithjustafewhundredmilesontheodometer,boastingdiscountsof2,600. In an unusual…
Sneak Peek: Galaxy S25 AI Features Including YouTube Summaries and Music Search
January 16, 2025 – Ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, a leak by @AhmedQwaider888 on X platform has revealed some of the Galaxy AI features expected to be seen on the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. A sneak peek into the AI capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series suggests various exciting additions,…
BYD Officially Enters Korean Passenger Car Market with ATTO 3 Pure Electric SUV
January 16, 2025 – BYD has announced its entry into the Korean market with the launch of its pure electric SUV model, the ATTO 3 (Yuan PLUS), at a media conference held in Jung-gu, Incheon today, according to Yonhap News Agency. The ATTO 3 is now open for reservations and will be delivered to customers…
Microsoft Tightens Spending: Advisory Department Halts Hiring, Slashes Budget by 35%
January 16, 2025 – According to a report by tech media Windows Central, Microsoft’s Advisory Services has frozen hiring and slashed 35% of its marketing and non-billable external resource budget in response to cost-cutting measures. The tech giant announced a global performance-based layoff in 2025, affecting employees in its security, experience, sales, devices, and gaming…
Exynos Faces Hurdle: TSMC Refuses to Take on Samsung’s Chip Production
January 16, 2025 – Recent reports indicate a significant development in the semiconductor industry as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has declined to manufacture Samsung’s Exynos chips. This news comes after an initial report by Jukanlosreve on November 13th, stating that Samsung was considering outsourcing the production of its Exynos chips to TSMC. Last December,…