SoftBank Reportedly to Invest up to $20 Million in AI Search Engine Perplexity Following Strategic Partnership
June 28, 2024 –In a significant move that underscores its commitment to accelerating investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, SoftBank Group’s Vision Fund 2 is poised to invest between 10and20 million in Perplexity AI, an up-and-coming American AI search engine startup, valuing the company at an impressive 3billion.Thisinvestment,accordingtoBloombergsourcesfamiliarwiththematter,formspartofalarger250 million funding round that will propel…
US Demand for 100 km/h AEB Capability Faces Opposition from Automakers
June 28, 2024 –In a recent development, prominent lobbying groups within the American automotive industry have addressed a joint plea to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and members of Congress, urging a “reconsideration” of the recently imposed Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) regulations. These organizations argue that the stringent standards set by the government…
TechInsights: AI Chips to Consume Over 1.5% of Global Electricity, Generate Billions of Tons of Carbon Emissions in Next Five Years
June 28, 2024 –In a recent market outlook report, renowned research firm TechInsights has unveiled projections that underscore the continued ascendancy of data center AI chips and accelerators in the global semiconductor landscape. According to the forecast, shipments of these advanced components are anticipated to soar at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33%…
BYD Marks Milestone with First Mass-Produced Song PLUS DM-i Champion Edition in Uzbekistan
June 28, 2024 –Nine months after Uzbekistan announced the signing of an investment agreement with BYD for the production of electric and hybrid vehicles and their components on September 26 last year, the Chinese automotive giant has marked a significant achievement. BYD Automobile officially announced that the first batch of its mass-produced new energy vehicles,…
Nintendo Addresses Leak Incidents: Implements New Measures and Enhances Employee Security Education
June 28, 2024 –In a recent article by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the gaming industry’s notorious leak culture came under the spotlight, particularly focusing on the accuracy and origins of Nintendo’s most reliable tipster, @Pyoro. Schreier’s extensive interview with several prominent leakers revealed that Pyoro’s impeccable 100% accuracy rate stemmed from a source within Nintendo…
Major Update: Google Translate Now Supports 110 Additional Languages, Reaching 8% of Global Population
June 28, 2024 –Google announced today that it is expanding Google Translate to include 110 new languages, encompassing Cantonese, NKo, and Tamazight. These languages, ranging from Cantonese to Qʼeqchiʼ, are spoken by over 614 million people, accounting for approximately 8% of the global population. Some of these languages are major world languages with over 100…
OpenAI and TIME Magazine Partner: Magazine Content to Enhance ChatGPT Training
June 28, 2024 –In a groundbreaking announcement made on Thursday, TIME Magazine and OpenAI have unveiled a multi-year content licensing agreement and strategic partnership that signifies a new era of collaboration between media and artificial intelligence. This partnership paves the way for OpenAI to integrate TIME’s rich content into its suite of products, including the…
Ferrari’s Electric Enigma: Spy Images Surface, Hinting at a Shooting Brake Design
June 28, 2024 –In a recent development, exclusive spy shots of Ferrari’s early prototype electric vehicle have surfaced online, courtesy of DEREK PHOTOGRAPHY. The images showcase a vehicle that bears a striking resemblance to a shooting brake but also evoke speculations about its true identity, as it incorporates numerous exterior components from existing Ferrari and…
NBC Introduces AI-Powered Commentator for the Paris Olympics
June 27, 2024 – NBC (National Broadcasting Company) unveiled its plans to cover the upcoming Olympics, leveraging both its television network and the Peacock streaming platform. A notable addition to this year’s coverage is the introduction of an AI-generated voice based on that of veteran NBC sportscaster Al Michaels. According to the announcement, Peacock will…
Apple Dominates US Flagship Phone Market, Surpassing Samsung by 52.4%
June 27, 2024 – A recent report published by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has revealed interesting insights into the smartphone market in the United States between April 2023 and March 2024. According to the report, Samsung led the market with a 38% share, while Apple followed closely with a 33% share, trailing by just…