Microsoft Hits Back: Google Accused of Manipulating Regulators and Public Perception
October 29, 2024 – In a recent 1500-word blog post, Rima Alaily, the Deputy General Counsel of Microsoft, accused Google of using unfair tactics to undermine Microsoft. Alaily detailed multiple instances where Google attempted to discredit Microsoft through competition regulators, policymakers, and by misleading the public. Despite Google’s offer of a nearly $500 million settlement,…
Apple Intelligence Set to Launch in the EU by April 2025
October 29, 2024 – Apple has announced today that it plans to roll out its Apple Intelligence feature to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union in April 2025. This move will enable EU-based customers to experience the company’s new suite of AI-powered tools, including a smart writing assistant, Genmoji, and an enhanced version…
Meta Takes on OpenAI with Development of Proprietary AI Search Engine
October 29, 2024 – According to a report published by The Information on October 28th, Meta is currently developing an AI-powered search engine. This move is aimed at reducing the company’s reliance on Microsoft and Google, while also allowing it to keep pace with OpenAI’s advancements in the field of artificial intelligence. The report reveals…
Google Extends AI-Driven Search Result Summaries to 100+ Markets, Reaching 1 Billion Users
October 29, 2024 – Google announced in a blog post yesterday (October 28th) the expansion of its AI Overviews in Search feature to over 100 countries and regions worldwide, reaching a global audience of 1 billion monthly active users. Initially launched in the United States in May of this year, and later extended to select…
BYD SHARK 6 Electric Pickup Makes a Splash in Southeast Asia, Debuts in Cambodia
October 29, 2024 – On October 26th, BYD held the launch event for its new electric pickup, the BYD SHARK 6, in Cambodia. The company also introduced its DM technology, which stands for plug-in hybrid technology, marking a significant milestone in the automotive industry’s shift towards sustainable mobility. According to reports, BYD had initially unveiled…
OpenAI Introduces sCM: A Revolutionary 50x Faster AI Text-to-Image Solution
October 28, 2024 – This week, OpenAI unveiled a novel AI text-to-image solution named sCM (Continuous-Time Consistency Model), marking a significant breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional diffusion models, which often require tens to hundreds of gradual denoising steps to produce high-quality samples, sCM boasts a remarkable increase in efficiency, claiming to…
Intel CEO Expresses Frustration Over Delayed Chip Act Funding
October 28, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has expressed “frustration” over the delay in disbursement of funds from the U.S. government under the Chips and Science Act. Gelsinger and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently sat for an interview to discuss issues related to the…
iPhone 16 Permitted as Personal Luggage in Indonesia, But Not for Commercial Use
October 28, 2024 – The Indonesian Ministry of Industry has announced that travelers are permitted to bring iPhone 16 devices into the country, but the sale of these devices is prohibited. Due to Apple not meeting Indonesia’s local investment targets, the newly released iPhone 16 series, which launched in September, cannot be sold in Indonesia….
Apple to Roll Out Genmoji and More in iOS 18.2 Beta Soon
October 28, 2024 – Apple announced last Friday that it will be rolling out its new Genmoji, Image Playground, and Image Wand features to users of the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 developer betas in the “coming weeks.” The complete news article was shared on Apple’s Feedback Assistant website, detailing how users…
Elon Musk Rebuts Allegations of Illegal Work Status in Initial US Startup
October 28, 2024 – Elon Musk has refuted reports that he worked illegally in the United States during the early stages of his entrepreneurial career. These allegations, which circulated widely over the weekend, contradicted Musk’s recent political statements regarding illegal immigration. According to a Saturday report by The Washington Post, Musk did not have a…