Amazon’s Widespread Use of AI: Every Business Unit Impacted, Including 750,000 Robots
March 5, 2025 – At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Vishal Sharma, Vice President of Amazon’s General AI, stated that “almost no business unit at Amazon is untouched by AI.” Additionally, he dismissed the notion that open source models can reduce computational requirements. During a startup conference, Sharma explained that Amazon is leveraging its…
Apple to Split App Store for EU Compliance, Enabling Sideloading Amid Digital Markets Act Enforcement
January 16, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple is reportedly planning to bifurcate its App Store in the coming weeks, segregating the European Union from the rest of the world to enable sideloading. This move, according to Mark Gurman’s latest report, is in compliance with the imminent enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA)…
Apple Reportedly Settles With EU to Avoid $40 Billion Fine, Opens NFC for Mobile Payments
June 19, 2024 – Apple has reached a settlement with the European Commission in the long-running antitrust case related to its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, according to recent reports from FT. The agreement is expected to bring closure to the EU’s extended investigation into Apple’s payment system and may potentially lead to Apple supporting…
Google Set to Dismantle Exclusive TPU Self-Hosting Model, Ramping Up Rivalry with NVIDIA in AI Chips
September 4, 2025 – Google’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), a self-developed AI chip that has gone through multiple iterations over the years, has long been a cornerstone of the tech giant’s AI operations. Besides powering Google’s own AI services, it has also been made available to partners like OpenAI through Google Cloud’s cloud computing capabilities….
Faraday Technology Announces Plans for World’s First 64-Core Arm Neoverse Processor Using Intel 18A Technology
February 06, 2024 – In a recent announcement, chip design company Faraday Technology has unveiled plans to develop the world’s first 64-core processor based on the Arm Neoverse architecture. The estimated completion date is set for the first half of 2025, with production utilizing Intel’s cutting-edge 18A process technology. Intel’s 18A technology, equivalent to the…
Google’s Ultimate Smart Home AI Butler: Gemini for Home Set to Debut in October
August 21, 2025 – Today, tech media outlet The Verge reported that during a late-night event, Google unveiled its brand-new voice assistant, “Gemini for Home.” This new assistant is set to arrive on Google Nest smart speakers and displays in October through an early access program, gradually replacing the current Google Assistant. Users will still…
Demand Soars: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Model Sells Out Quickly at $40
November 18, 2024 – Tesla has introduced a 1:10 scale model of its Optimus robot in its online store this week, which sold out in less than a day. Priced at $40, the miniature version of the robot has garnered significant attention from consumers. On Friday, Tesla unveiled the highly detailed Optimus robot model, featuring…
Samsung’s Breakthrough: Developing Smart Sensors for Semiconductor Precision
December 26, 2023 – Samsung Electronics is making strides in the development of an “Intelligent Sensor System” aimed at controlling and managing semiconductor processes, according to reports from South Korean media outlet ETNews. One of the critical factors in improving semiconductor yield is the precise control of plasma uniformity and density during semiconductor production. The…
Google Takes on Apple: Subtle Jabs at the Competition During Pixel 9 Launch
August 14, 2024 – At its early morning Pixel 9 launch event, Google not only unveiled the new generation of Pixel phones and advanced AI features but also repeatedly took subtle jabs at its competitor, Apple. While it’s not uncommon for technology companies to compare themselves to their rivals during product launches, Google’s frequent “long-distance…
GM Overtakes Ford, Claims Spot as US’s Second-Largest EV Maker
October 11, 2024 – At its 2024 Investor Day on Tuesday local time, General Motors proudly declared, “We are now the second-largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the United States.” Having surpassed Ford in the third quarter of this year, GM has solidified its position as the second-biggest EV brand in the country. Amid falling EV…