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…
BlackBerry Narrows Quarterly Losses, Eyes Path to Profitability
June 27, 2024 – BlackBerry, now focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity, reported a narrower net loss than expected in its latest quarterly report, signaling the company’s efforts to restore its adjusted profitability. The tech firm, once known for its smartphones, revealed a net loss of 42million,or7centspershare,forthefirstquarter.Whilethislossishigherthanthe11 million loss incurred in the…
Samsung Eyes Collaboration with MediaTek as Exynos 2500 Faces Yield Challenges
June 27, 2024 – Recent reports from South Korean media FNN indicate that Samsung Electronics is facing significant challenges with the production of its Exynos 2500 chip. Due to low yield rates that are currently below the requirements for mass production, the tech giant is exploring alternative options, including a potential collaboration with MediaTek to…
U.S. PC Market Grows by 5% in Q1 2024, Fueled by Windows 10 Transition and AI Technology
June 27, 2024 – According to a recent report by market analysis firm Canalys, the U.S. PC market experienced a 5% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2024, with shipments reaching 14.8 million units. Canalys predicts that total PC shipments in the U.S. will hit 69 million by the end of 2024 and further…
Steve Jobs’ Iconic 1984 Macintosh Ad Suit Hits the Auction Block, Expected to Fetch Up to $30,000
June 26, 2024 – In 1984, Apple Inc. introduced the revolutionary Macintosh computer, marking a significant milestone in the history of personal computing. Now, a piece of that history is on the auction block, as the navy blue suit worn by Steve Jobs during the promotion of the Macintosh is being offered for sale. Currently…
Apple’s iPhone 16 Series to Feature A18 Neural Engine, Surpassing M4 Chip’s AI Capabilities
June 26, 2024 – According to a tweet published by the source @MappleGold on June 25th, Apple’s upcoming A18 chip features a neural engine that is even more powerful than the one found in the M4 chip. This suggests that the A18 will be capable of running AI models locally, enhancing its ability to handle…
Ford CEO Promises ‘Hands-Free, Eyes-Free’ L3 Autonomous Driving Within Years
June 26, 2024 – Ford Motor Company’s CEO, Jim Farley, has revealed that the automaker is set to introduce L3-level autonomous driving technology to consumers in the coming years, enabling drivers to take their hands and eyes off the road while driving on highways. L3 autonomy signifies that a vehicle can operate independently to some…
Sohu AI Chip: World’s First Dedicated Transformer Chip Processes 500,000 Tokens Per Second
June 26, 2024 – Etched, a startup founded by Harvard dropouts Gavin Uberti and Chris Zhu less than two years ago, has announced the completion of a $120 million Series A funding round. The funds will be utilized for the development and marketing of Sohu, the world’s first Transformer Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip….
Amazon Prime Day Returns: Massive Sales Event Kicks Off July 16-17
June 26, 2024 – Amazon has confirmed that Prime Day will return on July 16th at 3:00 PM Beijing time and continue until July 17th. This marks the tenth edition of the highly-anticipated Prime Day event. Currently, an Amazon Prime membership costs 14.99permonthor139 per year. Eligible customers can also enjoy a 30-day free trial. In…