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Microsoft Granted Patents for Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology in Smart Glasses
January 18, 2024 – Microsoft has been granted two patents related to eye-tracking technology for smart glasses, as revealed in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) list published on January 11. The first patent, titled “Operating an Eye-Tracking Camera Based on Eye Position,” emphasizes the importance of lightweight and compact head-mounted systems (HMS), such as…
Samsung Galaxy S24 Unveiled with Free Galaxy AI Until 2025: Future Fees on the Horizon?
January 18, 2024 – Samsung Unveils Galaxy S24 Series with Groundbreaking “Galaxy AI” Feature, Potential Fees Looming in 2026 In a highly anticipated move, Samsung has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone series, the Galaxy S24, with a strong emphasis on its innovative “Galaxy AI” functionality. However, a notable footnote in the company’s official press…
Intel’s Mobile Arrow Lake Processor to Debut at CES 2025: Reports
January 18, 2024 – Recent reports from Bionic Squash suggest that Intel is gearing up for a significant announcement at the upcoming CES 2025 event, scheduled for January of next year. According to the tweets, the technology giant is planning to unveil its mobile variant of the Arrow Lake processor. Speculations are rife that Intel…
Apple Secures Patent for Impact-Resistant Fan System in Vision Pro HMD
January 18, 2024 – In a recent development, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has disclosed that Apple has been granted a patent for an innovative fan system within its Vision Pro head-mounted display (HMD). This system not only directs airflow within the HMD but also serves as a protective measure against external…
Apple’s Vision Pro App Store Unveiled: Developers Welcomed to Submit Applications
January 17, 2024 – In recent updates, it has been reported by the media that Apple has officially launched the App Store for Vision Pro and has commenced accepting applications from developers. Developers are now empowered to release applications for visionOS, and once approved through Apple’s stringent review process, these applications will become available on…
Apple Vision Pro Secures FCC Approval Sans Wi-Fi 6E Support
January 17, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple’s Vision Pro has obtained FCC certification ahead of its market debut. Surprisingly, the FCC documents confirm that the Apple Vision Pro does not support Wi-Fi 6E, a departure from the trend seen in other Apple devices such as the iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro series, and…
Google Announces US$400 Million Humboldt Project: Laying a New Undersea Cable from Australia to Chile
January 16, 2024 – Google has recently announced its ambitious Humboldt project, a US$400 million (approximately 2.872 billion Chinese yuan) initiative to lay a new undersea cable across the Pacific Ocean, establishing an internet route spanning from Australia to Chile. The tech giant is leading this endeavor in collaboration with the Chilean Infrastructure Fund Desarrollo…
LG Electronics to Unveil XR Devices Next Year, CEO Confirms
January 16, 2024 – LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan has recently confirmed to The Guru, a South Korean technology media outlet, that the company is planning to unveil XR devices as early as next year. However, due to the lack of distinction between singular and plural forms of the word “device” in Korean, it remains…
Apple Claims Top Spot in Q4 2023 Smartphone Shipments, Outpacing Samsung and Others
January 16, 2024 – According to recent data released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the global smartphone shipments for the fourth quarter of 2023 have been officially announced. The report reveals that Apple shipped 80.5 million units in Q4 2023, securing a market share of 24.7% and claiming the top spot in the industry….
HMD Global Moves Away from Nokia: Preparing for Own-Brand Transformation in 2024
January 15, 2024 – Once known as the manufacturer of Nokia phones, HMD Global is now gearing up for its “own-brand transformation plan” announced last year. The company is gradually moving away from the Nokia brand and is not expected to launch any more Nokia-branded smartphones this year. According to previous reports, HMD Global has…