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Meta Opens Up Quest OS to Third-Parties, Ushering in a New Era of Mixed Reality Collaboration
April 23, 2024 – In a landmark announcement, Meta has declared the opening up of its Quest operating system to third-party developers, signaling a significant advancement in the mixed reality sector. Previously operating under a closed model akin to Apple’s approach, Meta has now opted for a more open Android-like model. This shift encourages other…
Apple’s New Recycling Robots Dave and Taz Arrive in China for Earth Day
April 22, 2024 – Apple’s Managing Director for Greater China, Ge Yue, announced today that Apple’s recycling robots, Dave and Taz, have arrived in China. In the spirit of Earth Day, the company is collaborating with partners to maximize the potential of recycled materials, minimize environmental impact, and safeguard our planet. CEO Tim Cook also…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Closes Asian Tour with Major Investment in Singapore
April 19, 2024 – Apple CEO Tim Cook is wrapping up his week-long Asian tour, which included visits to Vietnam and Indonesia, with a two-day stop in Singapore. During his visit, Cook announced plans to invest $250 million (approximately 1.81 billion yuan) to expand Apple’s existing campus in the city-state. In a statement, Cook expressed…
Apple’s China Clean Energy Fund Surpasses Goals with Over 1 Gigawatt of Renewable Projects
April 18, 2024 – Apple’s Managing Director for Greater China, Ge Yue, has announced that the China Clean Energy Fund has exceeded its targets, investing in the construction of over 1 gigawatt of wind and solar projects across China. Ge expressed Apple’s pride in collaborating closely with its suppliers to accelerate the development of renewable…
Ralf Groene Bids Farewell: Surface Design Legend Announces Retirement
April 17, 2024 – In a recent LinkedIn post, Ralf Groene, a heavyweight figure in Microsoft’s hardware design field and the head of the Surface design team, announced his retirement. “I am happy to share that I have now retired,” stated Groene. Groene played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Surface computer series, serving as one…
Tesla Confirms Workforce Reduction: Musk’s Internal Memo Revealed
April 15, 2024 – Confirmation Emerges: Tesla Announces 10% Workforce Reduction Tesla’s anticipated large-scale layoffs, previously only rumored, have finally been confirmed with the release of an internal memo by Elon Musk. Reports from various media outlets indicate that Musk has issued a company-wide memo announcing a global reduction in Tesla’s workforce by 10%. Earlier…
TikTok Divestiture Deadline Potentially Extended to 2025
April 11, 2024 – According to multiple media reports on April 10th local time, the chairman of the US Senate Commerce Committee revealed that senators are discussing an extension of the deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok (the international version of Douyin) to one year. Previously, on March 13th, the US House of Representatives voted…
Samsung Achieves Breakthrough in 16-Layer Hybrid Bonding HBM Technology
April 09, 2024 – According to recent media reports, Samsung Electronics has announced the completion of technology verification for its 16-layer hybrid bonding HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) process. The company has successfully manufactured a working prototype of a 16-layer stacked HBM3 memory using this hybrid bonding technique, indicating that the technology will be utilized in…
Tesla Stock Surge Boosts Musk’s Fortune, Overtaking Zuckerberg on Global Rich List
April 09, 2024 – On Monday, Tesla shares surged 4.9%, marking the biggest one-day gain since March 18. This upswing was triggered by Elon Musk’s announcement of the upcoming launch of robot taxis on August 8, boosting his net worth by 57.8billioninjustaweek,bringingittoatotalof186 billion. As a result, Musk reclaimed the third spot on the global rich…
Elon Musk Predicts AI Will Outsmart Humans by 2026
April 09, 2024 – In a recent interview, Elon Musk predicted that artificial intelligence could potentially surpass the intelligence of the brightest humans by next year or 2026 at the latest. According to Musk, “If we define general artificial intelligence as having an intellect exceeding that of the smartest human, I believe it could happen…