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U.S. Makes AM Radios Mandatory in New Vehicles for Disaster Preparedness
September 25, 2024 – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has recently passed the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024,” mandating that automakers must include AM (Amplitude Modulation) radio functionality in vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States. Under this new legislation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will establish…
Apple CEO Tim Cook Describes ‘Out-of-Body’ Experience at iPhone 16 Launch
September 25, 2024 – On the day of the iPhone 16 series launch, Apple CEO Tim Cook took a stroll and engaged in a conversation with renowned talk show host Jimmy Fallon in the streets of New York, filming for the late-night talk show “The Tonight Show.” A longtime Apple user, Fallon visited the Apple…
5 Key Motivations for Distributed Database Adoption in the Telecom Industry
The communications industry is on a continuous upward trajectory, which has resulted in a massive surge in data consumption, the proliferation of connected devices, and the increasing demand for high-speed networks. With this rapid expansion comes unprecedented challenges in managing, storing, and processing vast amounts of data. However, legacy enterprise database systems are challenging to…
Samsung to Restructure Foundry Business: Aiming to Boost Cross-Departmental Collaboration
September 19, 2024 – According to a report by ChosunBiz on September 18th, Samsung is gearing up to initiate a reorganization plan for its DS (semiconductor foundry) division before the end of the year. The primary objective of this reorganization is to dismantle departmental silos and address issues such as poor communication and team egoism,…
Meta Revamps AI Training in the UK: Public Posts to Fuel Data Collection Next Week
September 14, 2024 – Meta, the tech giant, unveiled on September 13th its revitalized AI training initiative, committing to a responsible and transparent approach. This endeavor entails leveraging public posts from British users on Facebook and Instagram to refine its AI capabilities. In response to regulatory directives, Meta has introduced a revamped “opt-out” mechanism, enhancing…
Samsung India Factory Gripped by Strike as Workers Demand Better Pay
September 12, 2024 – A strike by workers at Samsung’s factory in Chennai, India, has entered its third day, with hundreds of employees demanding higher wages and better working conditions. The strike, which began this week, has no set end date, according to the chairman of the Samsung India Employees’ Union, Muthukumar. The Chennai plant,…
Oracle and AWS Announce Partnership to Launch Innovative Database Cloud Service
September 10, 2024 – Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a strategic partnership on September 9th, unveiling their collaborative effort to launch Oracle Database@AWS, a new cloud service offering. This innovative product enables customers to access Oracle Exadata database services and Oracle’s Autonomous Database, which can automatically perform certain routine management tasks, on dedicated…
Samsung Ramps up AI Appliance Production in India, Covering Refrigerators, Washing Machines, and More
September 07, 2024 – Samsung has announced its participation in the “Make in India” initiative, with the production of a variety of AI-enabled Bespoke home appliances now underway at its Sriperumbudur factory near Chennai, India. Among these, the Curd Maestro refrigerator stands out as a notable example. This August, Samsung unveiled ten new washing machine…
Apple to Unveil iPad mini 7 and M4 Mac at October Event: Gurman
September 07, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman via his X account, Apple is still developing new iPad models, including an upgraded iPad mini. These products are expected to make their debut at Apple’s October event, alongside the new M4 Mac. It has been nearly three years since the sixth-generation iPad…
Microsoft Outlook Lite Hits 10 Million Global Downloads in Just 9 Months, Doubling Its Reach
September 07, 2024 – Microsoft announced in a press release on September 5th that its Outlook Lite app has surpassed 10 million downloads globally. Outlook Lite, which was launched by Microsoft in August 2022 specifically for Android devices, initially had an APK file size of 5MB, which has now increased to 8MB. The app is…