Apple’s New AI Chatbot Asa Unveiled to Boost iPhone Sales Among Retail Staff
September 1, 2025 – According to screenshots shared by MacRumors analyst Aaron Perris today, Apple has rolled out a new AI chatbot named Asa to its retail staff. This chatbot is designed to assist employees in gaining a deeper understanding of Apple’s strengths and exploring various use cases for iPhones, among other things. Employees have…
Global PC Shipments Fall to Decade Low in Q1 2023
April 20, 2023 – Global PC shipments have suffered a significant decline, falling to a decade low in Q1 2023, according to the latest data from Counterpoint Research. This decline has amounted to 28% year-on-year, marking the lowest quarter for PC shipments in the past ten years, excluding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Voice Infringement Allegations: Scarlett Johansson Lashes Out at OpenAI
May 21, 2024 – In a recent development, the tech giant OpenAI has decided to temporarily suspend the “Sky” voice feature of its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. The decision comes in response to users pointing out a striking resemblance between the voice and that of actress Scarlett Johansson. According to a blog post by OpenAI, “Sky”…
Tesla expands Texas factory with $59 million mold workshop
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, has submitted a new application to build a mold workshop at its Texas factory, spending $59 million. This comes just one week after the company submitted an application to expand the factory, with plans to spend $717 million on four projects covering 1.4 million square feet. According to the application,…
Apple Partners with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18
May 27, 2024 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has reached an agreement with OpenAI to integrate a series of generative AI features into the upcoming iOS 18 system. This partnership is expected to be officially announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 next month. However, Apple is not putting all its eggs…
EU’s “Removable Battery” Rule Not Applicable to All Smartphones, High-Quality Batteries Exempted
July 17, 2023 – In a surprising move last month, the European Parliament passed a new regulation calling for the “easy disassembly and replacement” of batteries in household appliances and consumer electronics, including smartphones and gaming consoles, to be enforced by 2027. This decision raised hopes of a potential comeback for removable batteries in mobile…
Apple to Build Factory in Indonesia with $100 Million Investment, Aiming to Resolve iPhone 16 Sales Ban
November 21, 2024 – According to reports from Reuters, the Indonesian Ministry of Industry announced on Wednesday that technology giant Apple Inc. has presented a $100 million investment plan to Indonesia, aiming to establish a manufacturing plant for producing accessories and components in the country. This move comes after the Indonesian government banned the sale…
Microsoft’s Major Windows Update: No Windows 12 in Sight?
February 04, 2024 – Microsoft is gearing up for a significant update to its Windows operating system, potentially rolling out to Windows 11 users this fall, according to recent reports. However, it appears unlikely that the new version will be named Windows 12. Under the tenure of former leader Panos Panay, Microsoft opted to abandon…
Tesla’s Optimus Humanoid Robot Pilot Line Unveiled, Musk Eyes Thousands in Factories by Year – End
April 24, 2025 – In its Q1 2025 update report, Tesla unveiled for the first time a pilot production line for its Optimus humanoid robot. The company affirmed that the production timeline for Optimus remains on track, with a focus on rapidly advancing toward the goal of creating functional humanoid robots capable of performing useful…
Apple’s New Smart Doorbell to Feature MagSafe Technology
February 26, 2025 – According to a report by Bloomberg last year, Apple is developing a new smart doorbell to compete with Ring products. Although the device is still in its early stages of development and is not expected to hit the market in the near future, recent rumors suggest that Apple’s doorbell may feature…