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Microsoft Claims Delta Air Lines Rejected Free Aid Due to Outdated IT Infrastructure
August 07, 2024 – Microsoft has responded to previous accusations made by Delta Air Lines regarding issues with Windows and CrowdStrike. The airline’s CEO, Ed Bastian, had earlier stated that the company suffered losses of approximately $500 million due to a major IT failure last month, and they planned to seek compensation from both CrowdStrike…
Shopee Clarifies: No Layoffs in Indonesia, Only Employee Relocations
August 05, 2024 – According to a report by Tempo.co on Saturday, rumors had been circulating on social media about a massive layoff of “hundreds of people” by the Southeast Asian e-commerce giant Shopee. However, these rumors were later denied by the company. Radynal Nataprawira, the head of public affairs at Shopee Indonesia, clarified that…
Microsoft Forms Team to Create Small Game Based on Blizzard IPs
August 03, 2024 – Microsoft and Blizzard have formed a new team to develop a small “AA” game, according to a report by Windows Central today. The new team, primarily composed of former King team members, will focus on creating a game based on Blizzard’s existing game IPs such as “Overwatch,” “Warcraft,” and “StarCraft.” This…
TikTok and ByteDance Sued for Unauthorized Collection of Children’s Data
August 03, 2024 – On Friday local time, the U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleging failures to protect children’s privacy on the social media platform, according to Bloomberg. The U.S. government claimed that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which requires parental consent before collecting…
Tim Cook Reveals Push for Apple Intelligence Rollout in China, Aims to Serve All Apple Users with AI
August 02, 2024 – Apple CEO Tim Cook announced during the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call that the tech giant has already reached out to regulatory bodies to launch its Apple Intelligence service in Europe and China. During the call for the second quarter ending June 29, 2024, when questioned about the international rollout of…
Intel to Lay Off 15,000 Employees: CEO Pat Gelsinger Describes ‘Painful’ Decision
August 02, 2024 – Following the release of its financial report today, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced a series of “significant cost-cutting measures” in a memo sent to employees. These measures, aimed at aligning the company’s cost structure with its new operating model, include plans to save $10 billion in costs by 2025. A key…
SpaceX’s Next Adventure: Starship Recovery Tests in Australia
August 01, 2024 – According to recent reports from Reuters, SpaceX is considering expanding its rocket testing program and has been in discussions with the Australian Space Agency regarding this matter. The company hopes to launch its Starship from Texas, send satellites into space, and then recover them from Australian waters. Interestingly, this news comes…
Samsung Electronics Faces Prolonged Strike as Wage Negotiations Stall Again
August 01, 2024 – According to a report from Yonhap News Agency, it has been revealed that Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union have failed to reach a breakthrough in wage negotiations. It remains unclear whether both parties will continue the talks, but the union has stated its intention to prolong the strike. The…
The Interactive Online Exhibition “Chinese + World Heritage: The Grand Canal – Down to the South” is Coming Soon!
Are you curious about the cultural stories hidden behind the ancient Grand Canal? Do you want to experience the artistic charm of this great architectural project that spans north and south China? Hosted by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation and organized by Wuzhou Hanfeng Education Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., the interactive online exhibition…
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Takes Center Stage at Paris Olympics, Athletes Snap Selfies with New Flagship Phone
July 30, 2024 – The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, the flagship foldable smartphone, has taken center stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the new protagonist on the podium. Traditionally, only media personnel were able to capture the award ceremonies from afar, but now, the experience has become more personalized. Every athlete stepping onto the…