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Samsung Targets “Super-Connected Ecosystem” with AI-Equipped Home Appliances Next Year
June 19, 2024 – According to a report by Businesses Korea on the 18th, Samsung Electronics plans to integrate AI functionality into its home appliances starting next year. Following the launch of its first AI smartphone, the Galaxy S24, earlier this year, Samsung aims to swiftly dominate the “super-connected ecosystem” spanning home appliances and smartphones,…
Apple Reportedly Settles With EU to Avoid $40 Billion Fine, Opens NFC for Mobile Payments
June 19, 2024 – Apple has reached a settlement with the European Commission in the long-running antitrust case related to its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, according to recent reports from FT. The agreement is expected to bring closure to the EU’s extended investigation into Apple’s payment system and may potentially lead to Apple supporting…
Qualcomm to Launch Low-Cost Snapdragon WoA Chip with 40 TOPS AI Power in 2025 Q4
June 18, 2024 – According to a blog post by Ming-Chi Kuo on his Medium account, Qualcomm is planning to introduce a low-cost Windows on Arm (WoA) processor, codenamed “Canim,” in the fourth quarter of 2025. This processor is intended for mainstream devices priced between 599and799. Kuo also mentioned that Qualcomm will launch enhanced versions…
Neuralink to Replace Smartphones: Musk Envisions a Future Without Physical Devices
June 17, 2024 – A parody account of Elon Musk, known as “Not Elon Musk,” sparked discussions today by posing an intriguing question: “Would you install a Neuralink interface in your brain to control your new X Phone through thought?” Musk himself responded, stating boldly, “In the future, there will be no more phones, only…
Apple Faces Mounting Legal Challenges as Four New States Join Antitrust Suit
June 13, 2024 – Despite Apple’s impressive showing at the WWDC24 conference, where it unveiled a slew of new systems and the “Apple Intelligence” AI platform, the company is facing mounting legal challenges. Amidst its rising stock price and robust growth, the US Department of Justice has expressed increasing concerns over Apple’s dominant market position….
Apple’s Xcode 16 Beta: 16GB Memory Minimum for New AI Code Completion Feature
June 12, 2024 – At the recent WWDC24 conference, Apple unveiled a slew of updates, including iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, marking the latest iterations of its operating systems. Simultaneously, Apple introduced the first beta version of its Xcode 16 development tool, which boasts a significant enhancement: the integration of Swift Assist. This programming…
Samsung Unveils Low-Power Color E-Paper Display
June 12, 2024 – At the ongoing Infocomm 2024 exhibition in Las Vegas, Samsung has unveiled its colorful electronic paper display for the first time. Currently in its prototype phase, this product incorporates colorful e-ink screen technology, primarily designed for advertising purposes. Ideal for various settings such as shopping malls, offices, public spaces, restaurants, and…
Google Tests Android 15’s Theft Detection in Brazil: Users Get First Dibs
June 12, 2024 – Google is currently testing the Android 15 automatic theft detection feature, which was announced at the I/O developer conference in May. Due to feedback from Brazilian users about the rampant issue of phone theft in the region, Google has selected Brazil as the first test area for this innovative feature. Residents…
Proton Pass Expands to macOS and Linux, Bolstering Cross-Platform Password Management
June 07, 2024 – Proton Pass, the password management software offered by Proton, has recently announced the launch of its macOS and Linux desktop applications, marking a significant expansion in its platform coverage. Proton Pass now spans across major platforms, encompassing Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and even Chrome OS through Android app support….
Apple’s App Store Generates $24.6 Billion in Q1 2024: An 11.5% Year-on-Year Growth, More Than Double Android’s Play Store
June 07, 2024 – According to the latest report released by market research firm Sensor Tower, the global mobile application market remained steady in the first quarter of 2024, with consumer spending reaching $35.8 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.5%. Interestingly, non-gaming applications contributed significantly to this growth, experiencing a notable 19.4% surge. In…