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Apple’s Newest iPhone SE Model Expected to Be Announced Next Week, Available for Purchase Later This Month
February 7, 2025 – According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is poised to unveil a significantly upgraded version of the iPhone SE, aiming to drive sales growth and attract more users to switch from other brands. Gurman, citing informed sources, stated that Apple could announce the new device as early as next…
Japanese Game Console Market Hits Five-Year Low, Hardware Sales Drop 30.3% in 2024
February 7, 2025 – Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu released preliminary data last month on the Japanese home game console and game market for 2024, revealing a significant decline. According to the report, the Japanese home game market shrunk by 25.4% compared to the same period last year, reaching 301.32 billion yen. Breaking down the numbers,…
Apple’s M5 Chip Enters Mass Production, Packaged by ASE, JCET, and Amkor
February 6, 2025 – According to a report by ET News, Apple has commenced mass production of its next-generation M5 chip, which began packaging last month. The packaging process is being handled by China’s JCET, Taiwan’s ASE Technology, and Amkor from the US, with ASE Technology being the first to engage in mass production. Informed…
Musk and Tesla Face Copyright Infringement Suit Over AI ‘Blade Runner’ Images, Plan to Dismiss Case
February 6, 2025 – Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, are embroiled in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind the film “Blade Runner 2049”. The suit alleges that Musk and Tesla unlawfully used AI-generated images in the “Blade Runner” style during a Tesla press conference, violating Alcon’s copyrights. According…
AppleCare+ for iPhones in the US: Monthly Subscription Fee Rises by $0.50 as Subscription Model Takes Center Stage
February 5, 2025 – Apple has increased the monthly subscription price for AppleCare+ for iPhone users in the United States, as reported yesterday (February 4) by MacRumors. The adjustment sees a hike of $0.50 per month across all iPhone models, while the two-year upfront purchase price and service terms remain unchanged. In a strategic shift,…
Samsung, OpenAI, and SoftBank Leaders Convene in Seoul to Explore AI Collaborations
February 5, 2025 – According to reports, Lee Jae-yong, Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, held a tripartite meeting in Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday to explore potential collaboration opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence. Insights from informed sources reveal that Altman had initially…
Autonomous Driving Firm Cruise Reduces Staff by Almost 50% Due to GM’s Funding Reduction
February 5, 2025 – Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, has recently announced a significant round of layoffs affecting nearly 50% of its workforce, including its CEO and several top executives. The decision, according to Cruise President and Chief Administrative Officer Craig Glidden, is part of a strategic shift to focus on upgrading…
Sonos’ New CEO Unveils Pinewood, Marking the Company’s Entry into Home Theater
February 5, 2025 – Following a turbulent nine-month period, audio technology company Sonos is gearing up for a comeback with the launch of its new streaming player, codenamed “Pinewood”, marking its entry into the video streaming market, as reported by tech media outlet The Verge. Built on the Android TV system, Pinewood boasts a sleek…
Adrenaline Rush: Apple Unveils First 2025 Immersive Video, Letting Vision Pro Take You on a Wild Bull Riding Adventure
January 25, 2025 – Apple has announced an upcoming immersive video experience, titled “Man Vs. Beast,” which is scheduled to be released on January 31st exclusively for its Vision Pro headset. The video promises to take viewers on a thrilling ride into the world of professional bull riding. According to Apple’s official description, the 10-minute…
Apple’s AI Strategy Revealed: Siri Underlying Infrastructure to Be Rebuilt, Existing AI Models to Be Refined
January 25, 2025 – In a recent blog post, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed an internal Apple memo that sheds light on the company’s focus in the AI field for 2025. According to the leaked memo, Apple’s AI head John Giannandrea has outlined the team’s priorities for the year ahead. The memo highlights that the main…