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Google, Meta, and Others Protest Australia’s Proposed Social Media Restriction for Youth
November 27, 2024 – Several tech giants, including Google, Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly known as Twitter), have jointly criticized a new regulation proposed by the Australian government that aims to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16. The companies argue that the bill, which was submitted to the parliament on…
Apple’s Declining Interest in (PRODUCT) RED Revealed
November 27, 2024 – According to a report published by technology media outlet MacRumors on November 26th, Apple seems to be gradually “phasing out” its (PRODUCT) RED line of products, with no active plans to introduce new ones. A Brief on Apple’s (PRODUCT) RED Initiative Apple began participating in the (PRODUCT) RED program in 2006,…
Microsoft 365 Hits Major Outage, Disrupting Teams and Outlook Services
November 27, 2024 – Microsoft 365 services have experienced a widespread outage over the past 24 hours, disrupting multiple services including Outlook, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint. According to data from Down Detector, there have been over 5,300 reports of related issues globally, with a significant concentration in cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and…
Amazon Aims for the Moon with Plan to Deploy 100,000 Custom AI Chips
November 26, 2024 – Amazon has embarked on a moonshot initiative to deploy 100,000 second-generation custom chips, aiming to enhance data processing efficiency and trim down AI chip procurement costs, Bloomberg reported on November 25th. Citing informed sources, the news outlet revealed that Amazon has established an engineering lab in Austin, Texas, USA, and assembled…
Musk Surprised: California EV Subsidies to Exclude Tesla
November 26, 2024 – On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared that if President Trump decides to abolish the federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs) upon taking office, the state of California will introduce a separate rebate program for EV buyers. However, he also mentioned that the current proposal excludes Tesla’s popular models, and…
Samsung in Talks with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into Galaxy AI
November 26, 2024 – According to financial analyst Dan Nystedt on platform X, OpenAI is currently engaged in discussions with Samsung Electronics regarding a potential collaboration. The talks center around the possibility of integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Samsung’s Galaxy AI, mirroring a similar partnership already established between Apple and OpenAI. Such a move, if realized,…
Apple’s AirTag 2 to Stick With Button Cell Battery, Says Gurman
November 25, 2024 – According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter today, Apple’s upcoming AirTag 2 will continue to utilize a button cell battery rather than a rechargeable one. Gurman mentioned last week that Apple is currently developing a new AirTag, codenamed B589, which has progressed to mass production testing. The tech giant…
Gurman Says iOS 19 Will Preview Enhanced Siri in 2025, Full Features Arriving in Spring 2026
November 25, 2024 – In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple is planning a significant enhancement for Siri in iOS 19, which is expected to be announced at WWDC 2025 next June. According to the report, Siri will become more like ChatGPT in key functionalities, allowing it to handle more complex requests….
Mercedes-Benz Aims to Slash Costs by Billions Each Year
November 24, 2024 – According to a report by Handelsblatt on Thursday, a spokesperson for Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to cut costs by billions of euros annually in the coming years. The spokesperson, as reported, did not elaborate on the specific measures to be taken for cost reduction and remained silent on the possibility of…
Amazon Faces EU Investigation Over Potential Favoritism Towards Its Own Brands in E-commerce Market
November 22, 2024 – Amazon may face an investigation by the European Union next year, according to a report by Reuters on November 21st, regarding whether it favors its own branded products in the e-commerce market. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter revealed that European antitrust regulators have established a case under new rules….