Apple Faces Accusations of Sourcing ‘Blood Minerals’ from DRC
April 26, 2024 – An international team of lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook on April 22nd, accusing the tech giant of illegally sourcing minerals from the country’s eastern region, an area notorious for violence, child labor, and other human rights abuses. The lawyers…
Microsoft Announces End of Support for Classic Teams, Urges Migration to New Version
April 26, 2024 – Microsoft has recently updated its official support documentation, announcing that it has notified users still utilizing the classic version of Microsoft Teams about the impending end of support for the application on July 1, 2024. The company urges these users to migrate to the newer version at the earliest. According to…
Google Pixel 8a Renders Leaked, Showcasing Four Vibrant Colors
April 26, 2024 – According to a tweet from renowned leaker @Evleaks, new high-resolution renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 8a smartphone have surfaced, showcasing four distinct color options: Mint, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Bay. Google is rumored to unveil the Pixel 8a at its annual I/O developer conference on May 14th this year. Previous leaks…
Apple Watch to Adopt RCC Technology for Enhanced Durability and Functionality
April 25, 2024 – According to a recent report published by DigiTimes, Apple is planning to incorporate Resin Coated Copper (RCC) material in at least one of its future Apple Watch models. RCC, also known as in Chinese, is primarily used in the manufacture of High Density Interconnection (HDI) Boards, enhancing the production of high-density…
Google Set to Revitalize Pixel Tablet with New Accessories and Potential Price Drop
April 25, 2024 – Google, which previously ventured into the Android tablet market with the launch of the Pixel Tablet, appears poised to reinforce its position in this segment. According to noted tipster @MysteryLupin, the tech giant is on the verge of “reviving” its Pixel Tablet offering. Contrary to introducing an entirely new model, reports…
Samsung Chooses Sony’s OLEDoS Over Its Own Display Technology for XR Headset
April 25, 2024 – According to a report by Korean media outlet The Elec, Samsung’s MX division has decided to abandon Samsung Display’s technology for its inaugural XR headset screen, opting instead to utilize Sony’s OLEDoS. Previously in March, market research firm Omdia reported that Samsung’s first XR headset would feature a Sony OLEDoS screen,…
Nvidia Acquires Run:ai to Boost AI Infrastructure Capabilities
April 25, 2024 – Nvidia has recently announced its acquisition of Run:ai, a move aimed at bolstering the latter’s product roadmap and integrating its resources into Nvidia DGX Cloud. While the specific details of the acquisition, including the purchase price and completion date, remain undisclosed, an informed source revealed to TechCrunch that the deal was…
Apple to Unveil Updated iPad Line at Special Event on May 7th
April 25, 2024 – Apple has announced a special event on May 7th, with the iPad product line taking center stage. Both the iPad Air and iPad Pro are expected to receive updates. Previously, rumors from various supply chain sources indicated that the upcoming iPad Air would adopt a Mini-LED screen, aligning its overall performance…
Microsoft Enhances Edge Browser with Advanced Text Editing Features
April 24, 2024 – Microsoft recently announced the expansion of several text editing features for its Edge browser, with a notable addition being the Compose functionality. This new feature utilizes Copilot to rewrite user-selected text content, providing a unique and innovative way to revise and enhance written material. According to Microsoft’s official description, users can…
Microsoft Granted Patent for Deep Learning-Based Multimodal 3D Facial Modeling
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent listing by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Microsoft has been granted a new patent for creating highly realistic virtual portraits through deep learning-based multimodal 3D facial modeling. The patent, titled “Multimodal Three-Dimensional Facial Modeling and Tracking for Generating Expressive Virtual Portraits,” outlines a system…