Ralf Groene Bids Farewell: Surface Design Legend Announces Retirement
April 17, 2024 – In a recent LinkedIn post, Ralf Groene, a heavyweight figure in Microsoft’s hardware design field and the head of the Surface design team, announced his retirement. “I am happy to share that I have now retired,” stated Groene. Groene played a pivotal role in Microsoft’s Surface computer series, serving as one…
Amazon Unveils Record-Breaking Text-to-Speech Model: BASE TTS
February 18, 2024 – Amazon’s artificial intelligence research team has announced the development of what is claimed to be the largest text-to-speech model ever created, boasting the highest number of parameters and utilizing the most extensive training dataset to date. Details of the model’s development and training process have been outlined in a paper published…
Sony Interactive Entertainment’s President Optimistic about PlayStation VR 2 Reception
May 23, 2023 – New York, USA: Sony Interactive Entertainment’s President and Representative Director, Jim Ryan, recently sat down for an interview with Fami, where he expressed his positive outlook on the response from users and media regarding the PlayStation VR 2. However, he emphasized that it is still too early to determine its level…
French Retailer Leaks Apple’s Upcoming ‘New’ iPhone SE Ahead of Official Launch
February 13, 2025 – According to a discovery by MacRumors, French electronics retailer Boulanger has prematurely listed Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE (tentatively referred to as iPhone SE 4) on its website, labeling it as “coming soon.” However, the retailer has not disclosed any specific parameters, and the price listed appears to be a placeholder. Previously,…
Elon Musk Announces Historic First: Human Successfully Implanted with Neuralink Brain Chip
January 30, 2024 – In a groundbreaking announcement made earlier today on platform X, Elon Musk revealed that for the first time in history, a human being has successfully undergone the implantation of a Neuralink brain-machine interface chip, with the recipient experiencing a smooth recovery. “Initial results are extremely promising, particularly in the area of…
Google Shells Out Cash to Keep Some AI Employees Idle for a Year, Thwarting Rival Hires
April 8, 2025 – The rivalry among tech behemoths like Google, OpenAI, and others in the realm of artificial intelligence is intensifying, and retaining top – notch AI talent has emerged as a formidable challenge. Business Insider has revealed that Google’s AI division, DeepMind, has adopted an “aggressive” non – compete agreement to thwart employees…
Samsung Achieves Breakthrough in 16-Layer Hybrid Bonding HBM Technology
April 09, 2024 – According to recent media reports, Samsung Electronics has announced the completion of technology verification for its 16-layer hybrid bonding HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) process. The company has successfully manufactured a working prototype of a 16-layer stacked HBM3 memory using this hybrid bonding technique, indicating that the technology will be utilized in…
Tesla Makes Progress: 3,000 Trees Felled Under Police Escort in Berlin
September 26, 2024 – Tesla’s expansion plans for its Berlin factory are facing strong opposition from environmental organizations. Local residents and environmental activists are concerned that the expansion will damage the local forest ecology and have a negative impact on the environment. Earlier this year, residents of Grunheide, where the Tesla Berlin factory is located,…
Microsoft Hits Back: Google Accused of Manipulating Regulators and Public Perception
October 29, 2024 – In a recent 1500-word blog post, Rima Alaily, the Deputy General Counsel of Microsoft, accused Google of using unfair tactics to undermine Microsoft. Alaily detailed multiple instances where Google attempted to discredit Microsoft through competition regulators, policymakers, and by misleading the public. Despite Google’s offer of a nearly $500 million settlement,…
TikTok Unveils $1B Finnish Data Hub to Safeguard 175M European Users
May 7, 2025 – TikTok made a significant announcement today, revealing plans to establish its inaugural office in Finland and launch its first data center project in Kouvola as part of the “Clover Initiative.” The data center, which will be constructed by local developer HyperCo Oy, involves a total investment of 1 billion euros. TikTok…