Microsoft Store Update: Enhancing Third-Party Billing Options
October 31, 2023 – Microsoft has recently updated its Microsoft Store to enhance support for third-party billing systems, providing more flexible payment options for applications, games, and in-app purchases. Microsoft has stated that there will be limitations on the use of third-party billing systems, including restrictions on using gift cards or store credit points. Additionally,…
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus Performance Showdown: Cinebench Scores Surpass Apple’s M2 and M3 Chips
June 28, 2024 –In a groundbreaking video released yesterday, June 26th, on his popular YouTube channel, Luke Miani conducted a comparative analysis that shook the tech world. The focus of this test was to evaluate the battery performance of the latest Surface Laptop 7, equipped with Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon X Plus chipset, against Apple’s iconic…
Tesla Cybertruck Unveils Its First Driving Assistance Feature: Tesla Vision Park Assist
August 26, 2024 – Tesla has officially released the first driving assistance feature for its Cybertruck model. According to reports from Cybertruck owners on social media, their electric pickup trucks have gained the Tesla Vision Park Assist function after updating to version 2024.26.11. Earlier last week, Ashok Elluswamy, the director of Autopilot software at Tesla,…
ByteDance Reports 35% Year-on-Year Revenue Growth to $73 Billion in First Half of 2024, with International Revenue Surging Over 60%
November 05, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, ByteDance has achieved remarkable growth in its international revenue, increasing by over 60% in the first half of this year to reach approximately $17 billion. Furthermore, the company’s total revenue for the same period was primarily driven by advertising and e-commerce businesses from its…
Volkswagen Seeks 10% Pay Cut from German Workers as Q3 Profit Drops 42%
November 01, 2024 – According to Reuters, Volkswagen has requested a 10% pay cut from its German employees on Wednesday, citing it as the only way to save jobs and maintain competitiveness amid falling profits and threats of strikes from the labor union. The company, which is facing a three-year low in profits, has not…
Meta Unleashes Retail Expansion Plan: A Direct Challenge to Apple’s Retail Empire
May 29 2025 – A recent post from Business Insider revealed that Meta is gearing up to take on Apple’s retail strategy. The tech giant is actively planning a significant retail expansion, aiming to open more physical stores and hire retail staff. Currently, Meta only operates one “Meta Store” within its campus in Burlingame, California….
OpenAI Poised to Break US$100 Billion Valuation Barrier in New Funding Round
August 29, 2024 – Amidst a flurry of speculations and industry buzz, OpenAI, the groundbreaking AI pioneer, is engaged in a new round of funding negotiations that could catapult its valuation past the US$100 billion milestone, marking a significant leap in the company’s rapid ascent. Leading the charge in this financing round is Thrive Capital,…
Apple to Highlight Video Recording Capabilities in iPhone 17 Pro Series: Gurman
February 24, 2025 – In his latest edition of the “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman revealed that Apple is planning to significantly enhance the video recording capabilities of the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro series. This shift in focus comes after years of the company primarily emphasizing improvements in mobile photography. Apple has long…
Nikola Teeters on Edge of Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles and Past Feuds with Tesla
February 8, 2025 – According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Nikola Corporation, the American hydrogen-electric truck manufacturer, is on the brink of bankruptcy. Once seen as a significant contender in the sustainable long-haul transportation market, the company is now exploring various options including selling the company or undergoing bankruptcy reorganization. Nikola, which…
Powerful Performance and Intuitive Interface: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Revealed
July 18, 2023 – In recent days, Roland Quandt, a reliable source, shared high-resolution renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, the latest addition to the foldable smartphone lineup. These renders reveal a seamless foldable design without any visible gaps when the device is in the folded state. Moreover, they showcase the external display’s enhanced…