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Apple Rumored to Be Exploring Options for a Proprietary Television, Says Gurman
November 18, 2024 – In today’s Power On live communication, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg claimed that Apple is currently evaluating the possibility of “manufacturing its own brand of television.” Rumors of an “Apple-branded television” had surfaced around 2009-2010, but no such product was ultimately released. The only television-like product Apple has ever produced was the…
Demand Soars: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Model Sells Out Quickly at $40
November 18, 2024 – Tesla has introduced a 1:10 scale model of its Optimus robot in its online store this week, which sold out in less than a day. Priced at $40, the miniature version of the robot has garnered significant attention from consumers. On Friday, Tesla unveiled the highly detailed Optimus robot model, featuring…
Coca-Cola Unveils First Fully AI-Generated Ad: A Nostalgic Tribute to 1995
November 16, 2024 – Gaming media outlet IGN reported today that Coca-Cola has unveiled its first fully AI-generated video advertisement, a 16-second clip inspired by the iconic “Holidays Are Coming” ad from 1995. However, the new ad has sparked significant controversy. The original “Holidays Are Coming” commercial, released by Coca-Cola in 1995, holds a special…
Meta Launches Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Pop-Up in LA, Offering Stylish Tech at $299
November 16, 2024 – Meta has announced the opening of its first Ray-Ban Smart Glasses pop-up store in Los Angeles, USA. This store primarily sells the second-generation smart glasses jointly developed by Meta and Ray-Ban, with a starting price of $299. Positioning the smart glasses as a fashion product, Meta has designed them to resemble…
Apple Declares iPhone XS Max and 6s Plus as ‘Vintage’
November 16, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet MacRumors on November 15th, Apple has recently classified certain older models of iPhone and Apple Watch as either “vintage” or “obsolete” products. Vintage Classification Apple has now designated the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone XS Max as “vintage.” However, the smaller iPhone…
Samsung and Korean Union Agree on 5.1% Salary Increase, Taking a Crucial Step Towards Reconciliation
November 16, 2024 – According to a report by Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Electronics has reached a preliminary agreement with its largest labor union in Korea, the National Samsung Labor Union, on the 2024 wage negotiations. The agreement, which includes a 5.1% salary increase, is set to be submitted to union members for a vote…
Apple Emerges as a Green Champion, Earning an 84% Score in Toxic-Free Efforts
November 15, 2024 – Apple has emerged as the top-ranked company in the 2024 Retailer Report Card released by Toxic-Free Future, scoring an impressive 84% and earning the sole “A” grade, according to a report published by tech media outlet AppleInsider. The Retailer Report Card is a tool that evaluates and scores the performance of…
Microsoft’s Smith on China’s Tech Rise: The West Should Take Notice
November 15, 2024 – According to a report by Global Times citing CNBC, Microsoft President Brad Smith stated at a technology conference in Portugal on November 12 that the West should not assume China is lagging behind the US and Europe in technological development. He believes that Chinese technology has already approached or is even…
Nokia Boosts 5G and 4G Revenue with Acquisition of Global API Hub
November 14, 2023 – Nokia announced on Wednesday that it has acquired the world’s largest Application Programming Interface (API) hub and marketplace from the US-based company, Rapid. This strategic move aims to bolster the revenue of its 5G and 4G network business. Like other telecommunications equipment manufacturers, Nokia has been exploring ways to monetize its…
Meta’s Threads to Experiment with In-Feed Ads Starting Next Year
November 14, 2024 – According to a report published by The Information yesterday (November 13th), Meta’s social platform Threads is set to introduce advertisements into its users’ feeds in 2025. This marks a new stage in the commercialization process of Threads, as the company plans to pilot the ad placement starting next January. The initiative,…