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Indonesia Plans to Set Minimum Age for Social Media Users, Following Australia’s Lead
January 15, 2025 – Indonesia is gearing up to introduce a regulation that aims to safeguard children from potential harms in cyberspace by setting a minimum age limit for social media users, as revealed by the Minister of Communication and Informatics, Rudiantara. This move follows Australia’s ban on social media use for under-16s and the…
Los Angeles Wildfire Rages On, Sony Donates $5 Million for Disaster Relief
January 15, 2025 – The city of Los Angeles has recently been ravaged by a devastating wildfire disaster, prompting multiple corporations to announce donations to support post-disaster relief and reconstruction efforts. Among them, Sony Corporation has pledged a donation of USD 5 million to aid frontline responders and communities impacted by the blaze. According to…
Boeing Delivers 348 Aircraft in 2024, Down 35% Year-on-Year and Less Than Half of Airbus’ Deliveries
January 15, 2025 – Boeing has recently released its delivery figures for 2024, revealing a significant decline in aircraft deliveries compared to the previous year. According to the data, the company delivered 30 aircraft in December 2024, bringing the total number of deliveries for the year to 348 aircraft. This represents a drop of nearly…
Apple Closes iOS 18.2 Verification, Preventing Downgrade for Upgraded iPhones
January 14, 2025 – Apple has recently halted the verification process for iOS 18.2 updates, effectively preventing iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS 18.2.1 from downgrading back to the earlier version. This move aligns with Apple’s standard practice of discontinuing verification for older iOS versions within a few weeks of releasing a new update….
NVIDIA Faces Delay in Deliveries as Blackwell Chip Overheating Leads to Billion-Dollar Order Cuts
January 14, 2025 – According to a report published by tech media outlet The Information on January 13th, NVIDIA has once again delayed the delivery of its data center AI chips due to overheating issues in racks equipped with the latest Blackwell chips and interconnection failures within the chips. Racks are structures used in data…
Samsung Galaxy Ring Expands Size Range and Introduces Advanced Health Tracking Features
January 14, 2025 – Samsung is making significant efforts to enhance the appeal of its Galaxy Ring smart ring by expanding its health tracking capabilities and ensuring it fits a wider range of users. The company has announced that the Galaxy Ring will now be available in sizes ranging from 5 to 15, with the…
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence Steps Down, Receives $1.875 Million in Compensation Amid App Crisis
January 14, 2025 – In a sudden move, smart speaker company Sonos has announced the immediate resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Spence, with the change taking effect as of today. Board member Tom Conrad has stepped into the role of Interim CEO. This executive shuffle stems from the troubled launch of a new…
Gurman Suggests Apple May Unveil M4-Powered iPad Air in Spring, Bypassing M3
January 14, 2025 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple might surprise the market by introducing a new iPad Air equipped with the M4 chip this spring, bypassing the M3 chip altogether. This move would contradict previous expectations that the iPad Air would receive an upgrade to the M3 chip this year. Last May, Apple…
Ford CEO Jim Farley Proudly Announces $600 Million Profit in China Last Year
January 13, 2025 – Despite facing numerous challenges in the Chinese market, Ford Motor Company still managed to earn approximately $600 million in profits last year, according to CEO Jim Farley. Speaking at the Detroit Auto Show after unveiling a new car, Farley expressed his pride in Ford’s performance in China. “I’m pleased to report…
Gurman Reports: Apple’s ‘HomePad’ Smart Home Hub Delayed Due to AI Feature Development
January 13, 2025 – According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a new smart home hub device, rumored to be called the “Apple Command Center” or “HomePad,” which may hit the market slightly later than initially anticipated. The device, originally slated for a Spring 2025 (March) launch, faces potential delays due to the…