Samsung Unveils Low-Power Color E-Paper Display
June 12, 2024 – At the ongoing Infocomm 2024 exhibition in Las Vegas, Samsung has unveiled its colorful electronic paper display for the first time. Currently in its prototype phase, this product incorporates colorful e-ink screen technology, primarily designed for advertising purposes. Ideal for various settings such as shopping malls, offices, public spaces, restaurants, and…
Apple Executives Reveal Plans to Bring ‘Apple Intelligence’ to the Chinese Market
June 12, 2024 – Apple has unveiled its highly anticipated iOS 18 and macOS 15 systems at WWDC 2024, introducing a game-changing feature called “Apple Intelligence” – a suite of AI-based tools. Scheduled to roll out later this year, Apple’s Software Engineering head, Craig Federighi, shared insights into the future of Apple Intelligence in an…
Google Tests Android 15’s Theft Detection in Brazil: Users Get First Dibs
June 12, 2024 – Google is currently testing the Android 15 automatic theft detection feature, which was announced at the I/O developer conference in May. Due to feedback from Brazilian users about the rampant issue of phone theft in the region, Google has selected Brazil as the first test area for this innovative feature. Residents…
Proton Pass Expands to macOS and Linux, Bolstering Cross-Platform Password Management
June 07, 2024 – Proton Pass, the password management software offered by Proton, has recently announced the launch of its macOS and Linux desktop applications, marking a significant expansion in its platform coverage. Proton Pass now spans across major platforms, encompassing Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and even Chrome OS through Android app support….
Apple’s App Store Generates $24.6 Billion in Q1 2024: An 11.5% Year-on-Year Growth, More Than Double Android’s Play Store
June 07, 2024 – According to the latest report released by market research firm Sensor Tower, the global mobile application market remained steady in the first quarter of 2024, with consumer spending reaching $35.8 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.5%. Interestingly, non-gaming applications contributed significantly to this growth, experiencing a notable 19.4% surge. In…
TikTok Faces Cyberattacks Targeting High-Profile Accounts
June 05, 2024 – TikTok, the popular short-video app, has taken proactive measures to thwart a series of cyberattacks targeting several high-profile accounts, including that of CNN, according to a TikTok spokesperson on Tuesday. A recent report by Forbes revealed a new vulnerability within the TikTok platform, which could be exploited through direct messages. This…
Tencent and TME Invest in GMM Music, Eyeing Southeast Asian Market Expansion
June 04, 2024 – According to Reuters, Thai entertainment company GMM Music announced on Monday that Tencent and Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) will acquire a 10% stake in the company for $70 million. The acquisition, which values GMM Music at $700 million, will be made through a combination of cash and a minority equity stake…
ByteDance Names Ex-Warner Bros. Executive as Global General Counsel
June 04, 2024 – On June 3rd, ByteDance announced through its official TikTok website that John Rogovin has been appointed as the company’s Global General Counsel. Prior to his departure in 2022, Rogovin served as the General Counsel at Warner Bros. for over twelve years, overseeing the studio’s legal affairs worldwide. This encompassed Warner Bros.’…
Toyota, Honda, Mazda Executives Bow in Apology Over Car Certification Fraud
June 04, 2024 – Following a series of investigations prompted by previous irregularities at Daihatsu Industrial Co., the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan announced on June 3rd that it had conducted an investigation into 85 automakers to assess whether there were any irregularities in their mass production certification applications. The…
Google Employee Accidentally Leaks Nintendo Game Info – Internal Probe Finds No Malice
June 04, 2024 – A recent report by 404 Media has revealed a security breach within Google, where an employee accessed private videos from Nintendo’s YouTube channel, prematurely leaking game information intended for an upcoming announcement. The incident, part of a larger data leak exposing thousands of potential privacy and security issues reported by Google…