Apple’s Opposition Halts Tata’s Acquisition of vivo’s Indian Stake
August 01, 2024 – Recent reports from The Times of India reveal that Apple’s opposition has stalled the planned acquisition of a majority stake in the Indian operations of Chinese smartphone giant vivo by the Tata Group. According to informed sources, vivo, facing pressure from the Indian government to localize its operations, had hoped to…
TikTok Reportedly Spends Nearly $20 Million Monthly, Becoming One of Microsoft AI’s Top Clients
August 01, 2024 – According to a report by The Information on the 31st of the month, TikTok has been paying Microsoft nearly $20 million per month to purchase OpenAI models through them, as of March this year. This amount accounts for almost a quarter of Microsoft’s AI revenue, making TikTok one of the largest…
SpaceX’s Next Adventure: Starship Recovery Tests in Australia
August 01, 2024 – According to recent reports from Reuters, SpaceX is considering expanding its rocket testing program and has been in discussions with the Australian Space Agency regarding this matter. The company hopes to launch its Starship from Texas, send satellites into space, and then recover them from Australian waters. Interestingly, this news comes…
Samsung Electronics Faces Prolonged Strike as Wage Negotiations Stall Again
August 01, 2024 – According to a report from Yonhap News Agency, it has been revealed that Samsung Electronics and its largest labor union have failed to reach a breakthrough in wage negotiations. It remains unclear whether both parties will continue the talks, but the union has stated its intention to prolong the strike. The…
The Interactive Online Exhibition “Chinese + World Heritage: The Grand Canal – Down to the South” is Coming Soon!
Are you curious about the cultural stories hidden behind the ancient Grand Canal? Do you want to experience the artistic charm of this great architectural project that spans north and south China? Hosted by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation and organized by Wuzhou Hanfeng Education Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., the interactive online exhibition…
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: The New Face of Law Enforcement Recording
July 31, 2024 – In a surprising move, Samsung, a brand typically associated with youth-oriented, fashionable, and entertainment-focused devices through its Galaxy Z Flip series, has recently repositioned one of its products as a police tool. In a post titled “Samsung Technology Is Helping Police Authorities Protect Public Safety” on its newsroom, Samsung revealed that…
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4o Voice Mode for More Natural, Real-Time Conversations
July 31, 2024 – On the 30th of this month, OpenAI made an announcement that it has begun rolling out the GPT-4o voice mode, currently in its Alpha version, to a select group of ChatGPT Plus subscribers. The feature is set to be gradually made available to all ChatGPT Plus members by autumn this year….
Meta Bids Farewell to Celebrity AI Chatbots, Embraces User-Generated Bots with AI Studio
July 31, 2024 – Meta Shifts Focus Away from Celebrity AI Chatbots, Unveils AI Studio for User-Generated Bots In a strategic pivot, Meta has reportedly discontinued its highly anticipated celebrity AI chatbot feature, which previously allowed users to engage in conversations with AI personas mimicking the personalities of renowned personalities. This move marks a significant…
Tax Dodging Trend Fuels Surge in Popularity of Chinese EVs in Europe, Hitting Record Market Share in June
July 31, 2024 – Chinese automakers achieved a record-high market share of 11% in the European electric vehicle (EV) market in June, primarily driven by a pre-tariff buying surge as consumers rushed to purchase cars before the implementation of new EU tariffs on Chinese imports. According to data, including the UK, around 23,000 EVs were…
Perplexity Reaches Agreement with Publishers Following Data Scraping Allegations
July 31, 2024 – Following weeks of allegations regarding excessive data scraping, AI search company Perplexity has announced a new collaborative initiative to share advertising revenue with its publishing partners. Known as the “Publisher Program,” Perplexity has already enlisted its first wave of partners, which include prestigious names such as Time, Der Spiegel, Fortune, Entrepreneur,…