Sony Rumored to Unveil New 16-25mm and 24-50mm G-Series Lenses, Plus a Mysterious ‘Super Product’ This Week
January 23, 2024 – Sony is rumored to unveil two new zoom lenses this week, the 16-25mm and 24-50mm, both belonging to their G-series rather than GM. According to SonyAlphaRumors, the announcement could also include a highly anticipated “super product” that might even surpass the excitement surrounding the speculation of the Sony A9III. The lenses,…
Microsoft Ends Software Updates for First-Generation Surface Duo
September 13, 2023 – Microsoft has officially announced the end of software updates for the first-generation Surface Duo. This device made its debut back in September 2020 with an initial price tag of $1,399, or roughly 10,200 Chinese Yuan. At the time of its release, Microsoft committed to providing three years of Android updates, and…
Mercedes-Benz Ushers in a New Era of Autonomous Driving in California and Nevada
April 21, 2024 – Consumers in California and Nevada have ushered in a new era of autonomous driving, as Mercedes-Benz becomes the first automaker to offer Level 3 self-driving cars to the general public in the United States. Dubbed “Drive Pilot,” this technology permits drivers, under certain conditions, to shift their focus away from the…
Figure AI’s Valuation Soars to 39BAmid1B+ Investment in Humanoid Tech
September 17, 2025 – Figure AI, a company at the forefront of developing humanoid robots, has secured over 1billionincommittedcapitalinanewfundinground,catapultingitsvaluationto39 billion. If the deal closes as planned, Figure AI will join the ranks of the most valuable startups globally. The funding announcement was made on Tuesday, although the process had been in motion for most of…
OpenAI Set to Unveil ‘AI TikTok’: A Sora 2-Powered Platform for All-AI Short Videos
September 30, 2025 – OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to launch a standalone social application powered by its upcoming Sora 2 video – generation model. According to the reports, this new app will bear a resemblance to TikTok in terms of its user interface. Users can swipe through vertically – oriented short videos. However, there’s…
FTC Officially Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsoft’s $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal
May 23 2025 – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially withdrawn its antitrust lawsuit challenging Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing an end to nearly two years of legal wrangling. The move comes just three days after a federal appeals court denied the FTC’s request to halt the deal, effectively sealing…
Nvidia GB200 Superchip Pricing Hits the High Mark: $70,000 Per Unit
May 15, 2024 – A report by @firstadopter, a veteran writer at Barron’s, citing insights from HSBC analysts, reveals the staggering price tag attached to Nvidia’s GB200 superchip, a fusion of CPU and GPU technology. The estimated retail price of this cutting-edge component stands at a whopping $70,000 per unit. Notably, Nvidia’s strategy appears to…
Exploring the Architecture of AMD’s ‘Strix’ Processors: Balancing Power and Efficiency
August 10, 2023 – In a surprising revelation today, the website “PerformanceDatabases” has unveiled a trove of new information regarding AMD’s next-generation mobile processors, code-named “Strix.” This unveiling comes in the form of a detailed presentation showcasing the prowess of the upcoming AMD “Strix” processors through the lens of CPUz and Hwinfo software. The heart…
Sony Abandons Paramount Acquisition: Strategic Misalignment and High Risks Prompt Decision
August 08, 2024 – Sony Group has officially ended its plans to acquire the film and television production giant Paramount Global, according to Hiroki Totoki, the President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Group. This announcement marks the conclusion of Sony’s potential acquisition of Paramount. Previously, there were reports that Sony, along…
Dell to Slash Jobs Again in 2024 to Boost Profit Margins
September 11, 2024 – Dell has announced plans to continue its cost-cutting measures by implementing further layoffs this year. The company stated that due to external hiring practices, job reorganizations, and other constraints, it expects a “continued reduction in headcount” for the fiscal year ending in February 2025. Dell revealed that it is aggressively expanding…