Tech News
Apple iPhone Dominates with 51% Share in Global Mobile Programmatic Ads, Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi Strive to Catch Up
August 22, 2024 – According to a report released by market research firm Pixalate on August 21st, Apple has secured the top spot in the global mobile programmatic advertising market, capturing a significant 51% share of voice (SOV). Programmatic advertising, a term explained in the report, refers to the utilization of advertising technology for the…
iCloud Tops Apple Subscriptions in the US, Used by Nearly 2/3 of Users
August 22, 2024 – According to a recent report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), paid iCloud storage remains the most popular Apple subscription service in the United States. The report indicates that nearly two-thirds (64%) of American Apple users have opted for paid iCloud storage, surpassing other services such as Apple Music, Apple TV+,…
Global Computing Consortium Paves Way for Sustainable Digitalization
On June 26, 2024, global technology providers, manufacturers, system integrators, enterprise users, and research institutes established the Global Computing Consortium (GCC). The GCC aims to empower the digital and intelligent society through state-of-the-art computing, with the principles of “Openness, Innovation, Collaboration, Win-Win,” at its heart. It is committed to fostering open innovation in the computing…
DJI Rumored to Enter Mirrorless Camera Market, Major Announcement Expected in September
August 20, 2024 – According to reports from sonyalpharumors, two “trusted sources” have hinted that DJI may announce some significant news in September. While the specifics remain unknown, there is a speculation that it could be a new mirrorless product, which would put DJI in more direct competition with industry giants like Sony, Canon, and…
Rocket Test Ends in Flames: Engine Explosion at UK Spaceport
August 20, 2024 – On August 19th, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that a rocket launch test conducted at the newly established SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands of the United Kingdom ended in failure. The rocket’s engine exploded, resulting in a massive fireball that engulfed the launch site. According to the report, the…
Apple Rumored to Launch Dual-Version AirPods 4 Next Month, Including Model with Semi-In-Ear Active Noise Cancellation
August 19, 2024 – According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, who mentioned in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Apple is expected to release the AirPods 4 next month. These upcoming headphones are rumored to come in two distinct versions, each designed to replace the currently available AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, respectively….
Elon Musk Statue Makes Surprise Appearance in Texas, Transported by Tesla Cybertruck
August 19, 2024 – Last weekend, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted in Texas towing a trailer carrying a statue of Elon Musk. The specific purpose of the statue remains unclear at this time. On Sunday, X user S.E. Robinson Jr. shared a video recorded by Sandra Helena Garcia in Brownsville, Texas. The video featured the…
Hon Hai to Collaborate with Apple on Desktop Robot Production, Leveraging Its Mass Production Experience of Related Components
August 19, 2024 – According to a supply chain rumor reported by the Taiwanese media outlet Economic Daily News, Foxconn Group’s casing manufacturer, Foxconn Precision, has been included in Apple’s robot supply chain partnership list due to its experience in mass-producing robot-related components. The collaboration aims to tap into the vast opportunities presented by the…
Microsoft Azure to Mandate Multi-Factor Authentication from October
August 17, 2024 – Microsoft announced yesterday that it will be mandating multi-factor authentication (MFA) from October onwards, as a security measure aimed at reducing the vulnerability of accounts to breaches. According to Microsoft, MFA has been proven to thwart over 99.2% of account breach attempts, hence the decision to make it compulsory. The implementation…
AI-Generated Musk Dupes Elderly American Out of $700,000 in Fake Ad Scam
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times on the 14th, Elon Musk’s image has been used in thousands of fake advertisements through AI-generated “deepfakes,” resulting in billions of dollars in fraud. The report highlights the story of Steve Beauchamp, an 82-year-old retiree, who fell victim to this scam. Seeking…