Apple’s iPhone 16 Series Set to Make History with Largest Screens Ever
November 30, 2023 – Apple’s iPhone 16 series is set to feature the largest screens in the history of Apple smartphones. Multiple sources, including reliable industry analyst Ross Young, have reported that the screens of the iPhone 16/16 Pro models will see an increase from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro/Pro…
Indonesia Offers Incentives to Attract Tesla Investment
Indonesia is Luring Tesla to Invest As a leading player in the electric vehicle industry, Tesla is reportedly planning to build more factories globally. Indonesia is one of the countries that are attracting Tesla’s investment with a series of incentives, including tax breaks and nickel mining. Abundant Nickel Resources Indonesia is a country rich in…
Report Finds Limited Transparency in Meta’s Llama 2 and OpenAI’s ChatGPT “Open Source” Claims
August 02, 2023 – OpenAI and Meta, among other prominent companies, have recently come under scrutiny for their use of the term “open-source” in relation to their language models. Researchers from the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands released a thought-provoking study pointing out that some language models labeled as “open-source” are not truly open…
Morgan Chase in Advanced Talks to Acquire Apple Card Business from Goldman Sachs”
September 18, 2024 – According to a recent report published by The Wall Street Journal on September 17th, JP Morgan Chase is currently engaged in discussions with Apple, potentially taking over the Apple Card credit card business from Goldman Sachs. The report indicates that both parties are negotiating the specifics of a possible agreement. While…
A Sneak Peek into AMD’s Next-Gen GPU: The RX 7800 XT
June 23, 2023 – AMD Prepares to Unleash the Power of the RX 7800 XT Graphics Card In the world of high-performance graphics cards, AMD is continuously pushing the boundaries. After the successful launch of the RX 7900 XT flagship series over half a year ago, they are now gearing up to introduce their next…
Apple’s iPhone 16 to Feature Revolutionary Dual-Function Camera Button
January 19, 2024 – Apple is set to introduce a groundbreaking new feature in the upcoming iPhone 16: a dedicated physical camera button with dual touch and press capabilities. This innovative button, unlike any seen before on an iPhone, offers users a unique way to interact with the device’s camera. By sliding their finger left…
Game Freak Addresses Internal Data Leak: Servers Hit by Unauthorized Access
October 14, 2024 – Earlier today, prominent Pokémon leaker CentroLeaks reported that Game Freak, the developer of the Pokémon franchise, had suffered a hack, resulting in a significant leak of internal materials onto the internet. The leaked content encompassed various Pokémon game source codes and even the codename for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console….
Apple’s Xcode 16 Beta: 16GB Memory Minimum for New AI Code Completion Feature
June 12, 2024 – At the recent WWDC24 conference, Apple unveiled a slew of updates, including iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, marking the latest iterations of its operating systems. Simultaneously, Apple introduced the first beta version of its Xcode 16 development tool, which boasts a significant enhancement: the integration of Swift Assist. This programming…
Google CEO Mocks Microsoft for Relying on Externally Developed AI Models
December 11, 2024 – Following the emergence of ChatGPT in 2022, Microsoft swiftly capitalized on the opportunity by investing billions of dollars into OpenAI. This bold move allowed Microsoft to gain quick access to pre-developed AI models, giving them a significant lead over competitors who were still starting from scratch. Recently, however, Google CEO Sundar…
The Story of Macau: A Chronicle of Kinship and Transformation
Phoebe Zhang Many literary works recollect the history of Mainland and Macau’s friendship; none are as extensive when it comes to highlighting the deep historical, political, and cultural bonds between the two regions as the six-book series, The Story of Macau. Therefore, after working on this journalistic collection with my grandfather, Yushu Zhang, a journalist…