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TSMC Set to Kickstart German Semiconductor Fab Construction in Q4 2024
May 15, 2024 – In a recent development, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to commencing the construction of its German semiconductor fab in the fourth quarter of this year, with an anticipated production rollout in 2027. Last year, TSMC forged a partnership with three leading European chipmakers – Bosch, Infineon, and…
Apple Blocks $7 Billion in Potential Fraud on App Store Over Four Years
May 15, 2024 – Apple today issued a press release revealing that over the past four years, its App Store has successfully thwarted more than 7billioninpotentialfraudulenttransactions,withover1.8 billion worth of attempted frauds prevented in 2023 alone. Between 2020 and 2023, Apple blocked over 14 million stolen credit cards and disallowed further transactions on more than 3.3…
Matt Garman Named as Successor to Adam Selipsky, AWS’s Prolific CEO
May 15, 2024 – Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is poised for a new era of leadership following the announcement by Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, that Adam Selipsky, the current CEO of AWS, will step down from his post after a three-year tenure. Selipsky, aged 57, who has been…
Google Launches Gemini API Challenge with a Time-Traveling Twist: Win a DeLorean Electric Car
May 15, 2024 – In a captivating move that combines nostalgia with technological innovation, Google unveiled its Gemini API Developer Challenge at the I/O 2024 Developers Conference today, offering a prize that would make any fan of the classic “Back to the Future” franchise ecstatic. The grand prize is an electric replica of the iconic…
Microsoft Granted Patent for Deep Learning-Based Multimodal 3D Facial Modeling
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent listing by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Microsoft has been granted a new patent for creating highly realistic virtual portraits through deep learning-based multimodal 3D facial modeling. The patent, titled “Multimodal Three-Dimensional Facial Modeling and Tracking for Generating Expressive Virtual Portraits,” outlines a system…
Google Reportedly Preparing New 4K-Capable Chromecast with Redesigned Remote
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent report from an anonymous source to tech publication 9to5Google, Google is gearing up to launch a new generation of Chromecast TV stick with Google TV 4K support, nearly four years after the previous model’s debut. The informant indicated that this updated Chromecast TV stick, compatible with Google…
Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Key Phrase Generation to Edge Browser’s PDF Reader
March 28, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a new AI-powered feature to its built-in PDF reader in the Microsoft Edge browser, according to a recent tweet by Leopeva64. The new capability is designed to automatically generate key phrases from the current PDF document being viewed. The tech giant has begun inviting a…
Microsoft Appoints Pavan Davuluri as New Head of Combined Windows and Surface Team
March 26, 2024 – In a recent development, Microsoft has officially appointed Pavan Davuluri as the new head of its combined Windows and Surface team. This move comes after the departure of “Surface father” Panos Panay from the tech giant last year, which led to the temporary split of the Windows and Surface teams under…
Apple Unveils Patent for Revolutionary Glass-Covered MacBook with Touchscreen Capabilities
March 22, 2024 – In a recent development, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent to Apple Inc. for a revolutionary MacBook design. The standout feature of this patent is the extensive use of glass material across most of the device, paired with a touch-sensitive screen. According to the patent,…
Apple Secures Patent for Vision Pro Headset with Brainwave-Reading Capabilities
March 22, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple has secured a patent for its Vision Pro head-mounted display, introducing a novel technology that can read the wearer’s brainwaves through built-in sensors. This innovative feature has the potential to revolutionize mental health care, assist in training and exercise, and aid in adjusting one’s mindset. According…