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WWDC 2024 Rumors Suggest No New Hardware, iOS 18 Takes Center Stage
June 03, 2024 – Apple is expected to forgo any hardware announcements at the upcoming WWDC 2024, according to renowned Apple insider Mark Gurman in his latest PowerOn newsletter. This shift in strategy marks a contrast to last year’s WWDC 2023, where Apple unveiled groundbreaking hardware such as the Apple Vision Pro headset, a 15-inch…
NVIDIA’s Huang Suggests CPU’s Obsolescence, Hinting at Potential Intel, AMD, Qualcomm Acquisitions
June 03, 2024 – In a recent public address, Jensen Huang, a renowned industry figure, sparked a debate by suggesting that the CPU era is gradually coming to an end, citing its diminishing performance scalability and the pressing need for accelerated processing of intensive applications. Huang’s speech highlighted the significant slowdown in the performance scaling…
Samsung Faces First Worker Strike, But TrendForce Sees No Impact on Memory Chip Output
June 03, 2024 – Samsung Electronics is currently embroiled in a negotiation stalemate with the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing over 28,000 workers, who have scheduled a one-day strike for June 7th. While this may seem minor compared to strikes that last weeks or months at other companies, the impact on chip production could…
Sony Pictures Embraces Generative AI for Cost-Effective and Efficient Filmmaking
June 03, 2024 – Sony Pictures Entertainment, a global leader in film and television production, has revealed its intention to harness the power of generative AI in filmmaking, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. At a recent investor conference, Chief Executive Officer Tony Vinciquerra emphasized the company’s focus on leveraging AI technology to streamline production…
Gurman: Apple Expected to Skip M4 Chip for Mac Lineup at WWDC 2024
June 03, 2024 – Despite the recent launch of the iPad Pro equipped with the cutting-edge M4 chip, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed in a recent communication that Apple will not unveil any Mac computers powered by the M4 chip during the upcoming WWDC 2024. This news comes as a surprise given the high anticipation…
Apple Delays Enhanced Siri for iOS 18, Set for 2025 Release
May 31, 2024 – Apple is set to unveil iOS 18 at its WWDC keynote on June 11, with multiple AI-driven features expected to be introduced. According to previous reports from IT Home, iOS 18 is anticipated to bring improvements to the Siri voice assistant, along with additions such as a system application summary function…
Musk Denies SpaceX Subsidizes Rocket Launches, Claims Profitability in Every Rideshare Mission
May 31, 2024 – As SpaceX gears up for its highly anticipated fourth test flight of Starship on June 5, Elon Musk, the company’s leader, has refuted claims that SpaceX subsidizes its Falcon 9 rocket rideshare and other launch missions. This rebuttal comes in the wake of allegations made by a competing CEO, who accused…
Samsung Faces First-Ever Strike as Labor Talks Collapse
May 30, 2024 – The National Union of Samsung Electronics Workers in Korea has announced a breakdown in labor negotiations with the tech giant, leading to a historic decision to stage the first-ever strike in Samsung Electronics’ 55-year history on June 7th. As the largest labor union within Samsung Electronics, the National Union boasts a…
Japanese Man Arrested for Using AI to Create Ransomware in Hope of Easy Profit
May 30, 2024 – A 25-year-old man from Kawasaki, Japan, has been arrested by Tokyo police for allegedly creating malware using free generative artificial intelligence tools available online, according to the Jiji Press. The suspect, Ryuki Hayashi, has confessed to the charges, stating that he wanted to “make easy money” and believed that artificial intelligence…
Huawei Unveils Xinghe AI Network Solutions for North Africa
May 30, 2024 – On May 29, 2024, Huawei successfully held the third stop of its Data Communication Innovation Summit 2024 in Marrakech, where it unveiled the Xinghe AI Network products and solutions tailored for North Africa. The Xinghe AI Network offering encompasses a comprehensive range of products including full-scenario Wi-Fi 7, a 640*400GE frame…