Japan’s Affluent Embrace AI Pets as Their New Companions
December 29, 2024 – The companion robot LOVOT, created by the Japanese robotics company Groove X, is emerging as the new “pet” of wealthy individuals in Japan. According to the founder of LOVOT, the robot’s goal is to become a real-life Doraemon without the four-dimensional pocket. Unlike the famous cartoon character, LOVOT is not capable…
Google Introduces Multi-Account Support for iOS Chrome Browser
May 10, 2024 – According to a recent report by tech media outlet MacObserver, Google is planning to introduce a multi-account system for its iOS version of the Chrome browser. This new feature, tentatively called “Switch Profile,” will allow users to easily switch between work and personal accounts, facilitating a seamless transition between different aspects…
Apple’s Green Commitment: No Extra Charges for Eco-Friendly Tech
November 09, 2023 – Apple executives emphasized during the Reuters NEXT conference held in New York on Wednesday that the company will not impose additional charges for the “eco-friendly” technologies widely integrated into its consumer products. Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President, stated, “We will not charge extra for the work we do.” Highlighting Apple’s market…
Meta to Unveil Smart Glasses with Integrated Screens, Possibly Arriving Late Next Year
December 24, 2024 – According to a report published today by the Financial Times, Meta, with a market capitalization of 1.5trillion,iscollaboratingwiththeeyeweargiantEssilorLuxotticatointegratedisplayscreensintoits300 sunglasses. Insiders have revealed that the new version of the glasses, featuring the ability to showcase notifications or responses from Meta’s virtual assistant, could potentially hit the market in the latter half of 2025….
Baidu’s AI Ambitions: Taking on the Global Tech Giants?
Baidu is reportedly developing its own version of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT and is set to launch it in March, embedding it within its own search services. If true, this news could lead to a new tech competition between two global powers, as Baidu has previously competed with and outperformed US tech giants in…
German Antitrust Authority Gives Green Light to Volkswagen-Rivian Joint Venture
July 30, 2024 – The German antitrust regulatory authority, the Bundeskartellamt, announced on July 29 local time that it has approved the establishment of a 50%-50% joint venture between Volkswagen and the American automotive startup Rivian. The regulator also gave the nod for Volkswagen to acquire a minority stake in Rivian. Volkswagen had previously declared…
Trust in Japanese Manufacturing Eroded: Over 5,000 Companies Face Bankruptcy in Six Months
October 18, 2024 – According to recent data released by the Tokyo Shoko Research Institute, a private research organization in Japan, the number of bankruptcies in the country has surpassed 5000 in the six months from April to September this year, marking a decade-high. Sakata Yoshihiro, the head of the intelligence department at the Tokyo…
Epic CEO Slams Apple, Google for ‘Mafia-Style Tactics’ as Pop-Ups Cause 60% User Drop
April 3, 2025 – In a blog post published yesterday (April 2), TechCrunch reported that during an event at Y Combinator, Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, publicly accused Apple and Google of employing “mafia-style business tactics” to suppress competition through monopolistic practices. Sweeney specifically highlighted that despite a court ruling mandating Apple to…
Vision Pro Teardown Reveals Component Costs and Suppliers
February 26, 2024 – According to Japanese media reports, research firm Fomalhaut Techno Solutions has conducted a teardown analysis of the Vision Pro, identifying the manufacturers of its key components and estimating their procurement prices. The cost of the device and its components is estimated to be approximately 1,200,whichisroughlyone−thirdofitssellingpriceof3,499. In terms of cost breakdown by…
Intel to Lay Off 15,000 Employees: CEO Pat Gelsinger Describes ‘Painful’ Decision
August 02, 2024 – Following the release of its financial report today, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced a series of “significant cost-cutting measures” in a memo sent to employees. These measures, aimed at aligning the company’s cost structure with its new operating model, include plans to save $10 billion in costs by 2025. A key…