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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…
Neuralink Launches Implant Study, Seeking Three Patients for Groundbreaking Research
May 29, 2024 – According to the clinical trial database of the US government, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, plans to recruit three patients for a multi-year study to evaluate the performance of its brain-computer implant devices. Previously, Reuters reported that Neuralink had planned to enroll 10 patients when applying for regulatory approval from…
NVIDIA’s Market Cap Hits 2.81Trillion,Just100 Billion Behind Apple
May 29, 2024 – NVIDIA, a leading company in the artificial intelligence industry, has once again delivered an impressive financial report, causing its share price to soar past the $1000 mark. The stock closed at 1140.59pershareyesterday,withagainof7.132.81 trillion. This puts the company just about 100billionshyofApple’s2.91 trillion market cap. It’s worth noting that along with the release…
Germany’s Solar Surge Sends Electricity Prices Into Negative Territory
May 27, 2024 – According to a report by Business Insider, Germany’s aggressive push towards solar energy has led to a surge in electricity generation, exceeding consumer demand and resulting in a drastic drop in electricity prices. Remarkably, prices have fallen so low that they have even reached negative territory, creating a bizarre energy market…
Apple’s Vision Pro Wins Prestigious Black Pencil Award, Evoking Emotional Response in Users
May 27, 2024 – Recently, the global non-profit organization Design and Art Direction Association (D&AD) presented Apple with the prestigious Black Pencil award, acknowledging the remarkable achievements of its VisionOS operating system in the field of digital design. In response to this honor, Apple CEO Tim Cook took to social media to express his excitement,…
Musk’s Alien Joke Falls Flat as No One Believes His Extraterrestrial Claims
May 27, 2024 – At the Paris Viva Tech conference on Thursday, tech tycoon Elon Musk jokingly claimed to be an alien, although no one believed him. During a question-and-answer session, the host inquired about rumors regarding Musk’s extraterrestrial lineage. Musk responded with a chuckle, “I am an alien, yes. I’ve always said I’m an…
TSMC’s 2nm Node Progresses Smoothly, Eyes 2025 Launch for N3X and N2 Processes
May 24, 2024 – According to a report by MoneyDJ, a Taiwanese financial news outlet, TSMC’s executives revealed during the 2024 Technology Forum held in Hsinchu that the company’s 2nm node, utilizing Nanosheet (GAA transistors), is progressing smoothly. TSMC’s Co-Deputy COO, Zhang Xiaoqiang, stated that the development of the 2nm process is “very smooth.” Currently,…
Majority of American iPad Users Keep or Pass On Their Old Devices
May 24, 2024 – According to data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), iPad users in the United States tend to keep or reuse their old devices more often than iPhone users. Over the 12-month period ending in March 2024, 67% of iPad repurchasers retained their old iPads or passed them down to family and…