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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger to Deliver Keynote at ISSCC 2025, Highlighting Foundry Advances
August 10, 2024 – According to a report by the Korean media outlet, Chosun Ilbo, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will attend and deliver a keynote speech at the upcoming IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in San Francisco, scheduled for February 16-20, 2025. This marks the first time Gelsinger will speak at the plenary session…
Samsung Recalls Over 1 Million Electric Ovens in US Over Faulty Knobs Linked to Fires and Injuries
August 10, 2024 – Samsung has announced a recall of over one million embedded electric ovens sold in the United States, according to a report by Ars Technica. The ovens, which were sold between 2013 and 2024, have been linked to hundreds of fire incidents, resulting in injuries to several individuals and the death of…
SanDisk Unveils Groundbreaking 4TB microSD and 8TB SD Cards
August 09, 2024 – Western Digital, a leading data storage solutions provider, is set to attend the “Future Memory and Storage Conference” in Santa Clara, California, where it will unveil the world’s first 4TB microSD and 8TB SD memory cards. These flagship storage solutions are designed to meet the demanding storage needs of smartphones, high-end…
TSMC Faces Challenges in US: Work Culture Conflicts and Struggle to Attract Elite Talent Delay Factory Opening
August 09, 2024 – Reports indicate that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may postpone the production launch at its wafer fab in Arizona, USA, from the originally scheduled 2024 to 2025. The primary reasons for this delay are attributed to cultural conflicts in the workplace and difficulties in attracting top talent due to wage issues….
Musk’s X Platform Commits to Not Using Some EU User Data for AI Training
August 09, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters today, Elon Musk’s X platform has agreed to refrain from using certain EU user data for training its AI chatbots. The decision comes after an Irish court ruling on Thursday, which stated that the social media platform X has consented to temporarily halt the use…
TikTok and Amazon Collaborate for In-App Shopping Experience
August 09, 2024 – TikTok has announced a collaboration with Amazon, enabling users to purchase products from Amazon without leaving the short video app. This integration promises a seamless shopping experience for TikTok users. Under this new partnership, users will encounter Amazon product recommendations within the “For You” feed. With a “one-time, secure, fast, and…
TikTok Bolsters Content Safety with Over 40,000 Global Moderators
August 08, 2024 – On August 6th, soyacincau reported on their recent visit to TikTok’s Transparency and Accountability Center (TAC) in Singapore, shedding light on the content moderation mechanisms of the globally popular short video platform. TikTok currently employs over 40,000 moderators worldwide to ensure platform safety, managing content in over 70 languages. These moderators,…
Intel Faces Shareholder Lawsuit After $32 Billion Market Value Evaporation
August 08, 2024 – Intel, the U.S. chipmaking giant, faced a class-action lawsuit from its shareholders on Wednesday, according to a report by Reuters. The plaintiffs accused the company of concealing significant operational issues, leading to poor performance, massive layoffs, and the suspension of dividends. Consequently, the company’s stock price evaporated more than $32 billion…
Sony Abandons Paramount Acquisition: Strategic Misalignment and High Risks Prompt Decision
August 08, 2024 – Sony Group has officially ended its plans to acquire the film and television production giant Paramount Global, according to Hiroki Totoki, the President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Group. This announcement marks the conclusion of Sony’s potential acquisition of Paramount. Previously, there were reports that Sony, along…
Apple May Charge Up to $20 Monthly for New AI Features: Analysts Predict
August 08, 2024 – According to a report by CNBC, several analysts have predicted that Apple Inc. might charge up to $20 per month for its upcoming advanced artificial intelligence features. This move is expected to further boost the growth of its lucrative services business. Apple is planning to introduce an artificial intelligence system called…