Apple Eyes Year-End Launch of Apple Intelligence in China: Gurman
September 8, 2025 – According to Mark Gurman’s latest “Power On” newsletter released today, Apple is forging ahead with its plans to launch Apple Intelligence in China, with an expected rollout before the end of the year. Sources indicate that Apple is collaborating closely with tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to bring Apple Intelligence to…
Microsoft 365 Hits Major Outage, Disrupting Teams and Outlook Services
November 27, 2024 – Microsoft 365 services have experienced a widespread outage over the past 24 hours, disrupting multiple services including Outlook, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint. According to data from Down Detector, there have been over 5,300 reports of related issues globally, with a significant concentration in cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and…
Enhancing Your Playlist: TikTok’s New ‘Add to Music App’ Feature
November 15, 2023 – TikTok has unveiled its latest feature today, introducing the “Add to Music App” functionality that allows users to seamlessly integrate their favorite tunes into Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Located at the bottom of the “Discover” page on TikTok, users can now find an “Add Song” button beside the video’s…
Phil Schiller Reveals Opposition to Apple’s 27% Fee for External Payments, Citing Developer Relationship Concerns
February 25, 2025 – Phil Schiller, a senior executive at Apple, testified on Monday that he initially opposed the company’s decision to charge fees for in-app transactions processed outside of its own payment system. Schiller, who currently holds the position of Apple Fellow and leads the App Store and Apple events, expressed concerns that such…
OpenAI Confirms: No Immediate Plans for Sora API Launch
December 18, 2024 – OpenAI has clarified today that it currently has no plans to release an Application Programming Interface (API) for its video generation model, Sora. This model has the capability to generate videos based on text and images. During an online question-and-answer session with members of the OpenAI development team, Romain Huet, the…
iOS 17.2.1 Launches as Apple Discontinues Verification for Previous Versions
December 20, 2023 – In a recent development in the tech world, Apple has taken a significant step by discontinuing the verification channels for iOS 17.1.1 and iOS 17.1.2. This decision has important implications for iPhone users, as it means that once they upgrade their devices, reverting back to these specific versions is no longer…
Redefining Car Design: Toyota’s AI Tool Creates Designs Aligned with Engineering Requirements
June 21, 2023 – Toyota Unveils Innovative AI Tool for Streamlined Car Design Process Toyota, the renowned automobile manufacturer, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking tool powered by AIGC (Artificial Intelligence Generated Content). Developed by Toyota Research Institute (TRI), this cutting-edge tool aims to expedite the car design process for their employees. Unlike conventional methods, this…
OpenAI Board Independence Strengthened as Microsoft and Apple Withdraw Observer Seats
July 10, 2024 – Microsoft has announced its decision to relinquish its observer seat on the OpenAI board of directors, citing the “significant advancements” made by OpenAI over the past eight months and expressing confidence in the company’s future trajectory, thereby deeming the seat no longer necessary. In a letter addressed to OpenAI, Microsoft confirmed…
Siri’s New Superpower: Answering Questions While You Watch Images and Videos with ChatGPT AI
October 25, 2024 – According to a report published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on October 24th, Apple has integrated the ChatGPT AI chat experience into Siri in the first beta version update of iOS 18.2. This update has unlocked a variety of new capabilities for Siri, one of which allows users to inquire about…
Apple’s Bezel-less Dream: Samsung and LG Leading the Charge in OLED Panel Development
December 26, 2024 – Reports have emerged today confirming that Samsung Display and LG Display are currently developing bezel-less OLED panels that meet Apple’s stringent requirements, with an expected completion date of late 2025. Apple had originally planned to introduce bezel-less OLED iPhones in 2025 and 2026, but there have been whispers that this ambitious…