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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…
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…
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…
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,…
Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils Web-Based Grok, No X Account Required
January 16, 2025 – xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, has recently launched a web-based version of its Grok AI chatbot, following the release of its iOS app. This move allows users to experience the full range of Grok’s capabilities without the need to visit X.com or even have an X account. To access…
Russian Court Imposes 8 Billion Rubles Fine on Google for Non-Compliance
January 15, 2025 – A regional court in Russia has imposed a fine of 8 billion Rubles on Alphabet’s Google, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. The penalty stems from the company’s failure to comply with a previous regulatory decision. In recent years, Russia has frequently demanded that foreign tech platforms remove content deemed illegal…