Enhancing User Experience: Edge Browser’s Quick Video Summarization Mode
December 18, 2023 – Microsoft is enhancing the video summarization capabilities of its Android version of the Edge browser. In the Canary version of Edge, the company has introduced a new feature called “Video Summarization Quick Mode” that allows users to quickly create detailed video summaries. This feature enables users to gain insights into the…
Japan Plans to Expand Michibiki Satellite System to Reduce Reliance on GPS
May 08, 2023 – Japan is planning to expand its Michibiki quasi-zenith satellite system, a network of satellites that operates in geosynchronous orbit over Japan and Australia, in an effort to reduce its reliance on GPS. The current Michibiki system, which consists of four satellites, works in conjunction with the U.S. GPS system to provide…
Survey: 26% of European Software and Tech Companies Plan Layoffs Due to ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence may be taking over jobs from humans! A new survey by Sortlist Data Hub shows that ChatGPT directly leads to a plan to lay off 26% of software and tech companies in Europe, followed by 22% of financial companies. Sortlist surveyed 500 ChatGPT users from the UK, Belgium, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and…
Musk Pushes for Tesla’s Stake in xAI, Seeks Shareholder Approval
July 16, 2025 – Elon Musk has recently put an end to speculation about a potential merger between Tesla and his AI startup xAI, but he’s set to let shareholders decide whether Tesla should invest in the company. This move could further tighten the bonds among the various firms within Musk’s sprawling business empire, which…
Apple’s Policy Change on Sideloading Apps: A Fundamental Shift in Response to Developer Dissatisfaction
Developers have long been unhappy with the so-called “Apple Tax,” a fee of 15% to 30% that Apple charges for sales made through its App Store. However, a fundamental change is on the horizon as Apple adjusts its strategy in response to legislative pressures and developer dissatisfaction. According to a report by Bloomberg journalist Mark…
IBM Unveils Watsonx: A Solution to the COBOL Programmer Shortage
October 31, 2023 – IBM has recently announced a groundbreaking development aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled COBOL programmers. In response to this challenge, IBM has introduced “Watsonx,” a generative AI programming assistant. Earlier this year, IBM introduced the “IBM Z” service, primarily focused on converting COBOL into the Java programming language. Now, they…
TSMC’s 2nm Node Progresses Smoothly, Eyes 2025 Launch for N3X and N2 Processes
May 24, 2024 – According to a report by MoneyDJ, a Taiwanese financial news outlet, TSMC’s executives revealed during the 2024 Technology Forum held in Hsinchu that the company’s 2nm node, utilizing Nanosheet (GAA transistors), is progressing smoothly. TSMC’s Co-Deputy COO, Zhang Xiaoqiang, stated that the development of the 2nm process is “very smooth.” Currently,…
Self-Improving AI: OpenAI’s CriticGPT Boosts GPT-4’s Capabilities
June 28, 2024 – OpenAI Unveils CriticGPT, a GPT-4-Based Model for Pinpointing Flaws in ChatGPT’s Code Outputs OpenAI has introduced a novel model called CriticGPT, trained on the foundation of GPT-4, specifically designed to identify and flag errors in ChatGPT’s code generation. This innovative approach allows human trainers to harness the power of GPT-4 to…
Norway Leads the Way: Electric Car Ownership Tops Gasoline Vehicles
September 20, 2024 – Despite being rich in oil resources, Norway has now emerged as a global leader in vehicle electrification. According to the latest vehicle registration data released by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), the country has surpassed a significant milestone with the number of electric cars exceeding that of gasoline-powered vehicles, making it…
Cybertruck’s Stellar Performance: Ranked Third in American EV Sales for the Third Quarter
October 15, 2024 – According to data provided by Cox Automotive, the Tesla Cybertruck emerged as the third best-selling electric vehicle in the United States during the third quarter of 2024. This fully electric pickup truck trailed only its two siblings from the same brand – the Model Y crossover and the Model 3 sedan,…