Copyright Violation Allegations: GEMA and ANI Take Legal Action Against OpenAI
November 20, 2024 – In a series of legal actions, the German music copyright agency GEMA and the Indian news agency ANI have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of using their content without permission to train its artificial intelligence models. On the 13th and 18th of this month, respectively, GEMA and ANI, also…
Apple Watch’s Unexpected Heart Rate Accuracy: Arm vs. Wrist Placement
November 07, 2023 – Apple Watch: A Surprising Revelation about Heart Rate Monitoring For many users, the Apple Watch is synonymous with a wrist-worn timepiece. However, recent research has shed light on an unexpected discovery: wearing an Apple Watch on your arm does not compromise the accuracy of its heart rate monitor. According to a…
TSMC Faces Challenges in US: Work Culture Conflicts and Struggle to Attract Elite Talent Delay Factory Opening
August 09, 2024 – Reports indicate that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may postpone the production launch at its wafer fab in Arizona, USA, from the originally scheduled 2024 to 2025. The primary reasons for this delay are attributed to cultural conflicts in the workplace and difficulties in attracting top talent due to wage issues….
Enhancing Security and Ease: Apple Introduces Game-Changing Password Recovery in iOS 17
June 16, 2023 – Apple Introduces a Novel Adjustment in iOS 17: Enhanced Password Recovery In a groundbreaking update to their operating system, iOS 17, Apple has unveiled a remarkable feature that aims to alleviate the frustration of forgotten passwords. Users now have a 72-hour grace period during which they can reset their password using…
Altman on NYT Lawsuit: Great Media, But OpenAI Stands Firm
June 26, 2025 – During a live episode of the podcast Hard Fork on Wednesday, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman and COO Brad Lightcap took center stage to discuss a range of pressing issues facing the company. Early in the recording, Altman wasted no time in addressing the ongoing legal battle between The New York Times…
Pixel Watch Signals a New Era: Google Patents Innovative AR/VR Controller
November 22, 2023 – According to reports from the international tech news source Wareable, Google has recently secured a new patent in the United States, revealing potential advancements in the integration of Pixel Watch and other smartwatches as controllers for Google’s AR/VR glasses. Examining the disclosed patent illustrations from Google, it becomes apparent that the…
AI Dominates Education, but Schools Will Survive as Childcare Hubs: Duolingo CEO
May 22 2025 – Language learning platform Duolingo, recognized globally for its owl mascot, has been doubling down on generative AI in recent years, according to a Fortune report on the 20th. The company made headlines last year when it briefly replaced its CEO with an AI-generated avatar during an earnings call, and it recently…
Japanese Chip Manufacturer Socionext Leaps Ahead on the AI Bandwagon, Multiplies Market Cap by Four
June 26, 2023 – Socionext Emerges as a Leading Player in the Japanese Stock Market In a remarkable turn of events, Japanese chip design company Socionext has outperformed industry giants such as Sony and Kiihnshi, emerging as the best-performing company on the Japanese stock market this year. Since its initial public offering in October of…
Norway Hits New Milestone: Electric Vehicles Account for 94% of Car Sales in August
September 04, 2024 – Norway, a leading producer of oil and gas, has set a new world record in electric vehicle (EV) sales. In August, EVs accounted for a staggering 94% of all car sales in the country, as reported by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) on Monday. Among the 11,114 cars sold in August,…
Samsung’s AI Home Companion Robot Ballie: Launch Delayed, Price Tag to Exceed $2000
July 2, 2025 – In April this year, Samsung made an announcement about deepening its collaboration with Google Cloud. The tech giant revealed that it would integrate its generative AI technology, Gemini, into its brand – new home AI companion robot, Ballie. Ballie is no ordinary robot. It boasts the ability to engage in natural…