Named ‘Alice Recoque,’ Europe’s Second Exascale Supercomputer Comes with a Price Tag of Over €544 Million
June 28, 2024 –In a significant step forward for European high-performance computing (HPC), the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (JU) has recently inked a hosting agreement with the Grand Equipement National de Calcul Intensif (GENCI), France’s national HPC agency, for the deployment of the continent’s second E-class (exascale) supercomputer. This development comes as the inaugural E-class system,…
Microsoft Unveils New AI Access Principles at MWC 2024, Emphasizing Support for Developers and Social Responsibility
February 27, 2024 – At MWC 2024, Microsoft unveiled its latest set of principles for artificial intelligence (AI) access, citing the need to address the growing role and responsibility of the company as an innovator and market leader in AI. According to Microsoft, AI, like other general-purpose technologies in the past, is creating new economic…
Mercedes-Benz Halts U.S. Orders for EQS/EQE EVs Amid Market Uncertainty
July 31, 2025 – German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has quietly halted new orders for several of its popular electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. market, citing shifting demand dynamics. According to a report by Automotive News, the company has discontinued accepting reservations for its electric EQS sedan, EQS SUV, EQE sedan, and EQE SUV, leaving…
Breaking the Mold: Echo Buds Redefine Audio Technology
May 18, 2023 – A new dawn breaks on the horizon of audio technology as Amazon unveils its highly-anticipated third-generation Echo Buds Bluetooth earphones. Departing from the path of active noise cancellation, the latest iteration of Echo Buds embraces a semi-open design reminiscent of the popular AirPods. Previously known as the “Active Noise Cancellation Echo…
ChatGPT Tests New Feature: Automatic Tool Selection Based on Context
October 30, 2023 – OpenAI is rolling out new beta features for ChatGPT Plus members. Users have reported that this update includes the ability to upload and process files, as well as support for multimodal capabilities. This means that users no longer need to select modes like “Browse with Bing” from the GPT-4 dropdown menu….
“M9 SUV by AITO: Pre-Orders Open at 500,000, the Best SUV Under 10 Million as Per Yu Chengdong
September 25, 2023 – AITO’s Latest Offering: The M9 SUV, Now Available for Pre-Order on Huawei Store In an exciting development today, AITO has unveiled its highly anticipated AITO问界M9 SUV for pre-order on the Huawei Store. Positioned as the “Panoramic Intelligent Flagship SUV,” this vehicle comes with a unique twist – a reservation fee of…
Nintendo Direct Tonight: A Glimpse into Switch 2 and Third-Party Switch Games
July 31, 2025 – Nintendo has just made an official announcement that it will host a new Nintendo Direct event at 9 a.m. Eastern Time on July 31. Based on the teasers from Nintendo, this upcoming Direct is set to last around 25 minutes. During the event, the company will showcase upcoming Switch 2 and…
Innovative Startup Synchron Transforms Brain-Computer Interfaces with Its Non-Invasive Stentrode Device
November 04, 2024 – Backed by tech titans Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, the startup Synchron is emerging as a frontrunner in the race for less invasive brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2012 as SmartStent and later renamed in 2016, Synchron has raised a total of $145 million in funding, positioning it as a serious contender…
Ford Announces 4,000 Job Cuts in Europe Amid Passenger Car Struggles
November 21, 2024 – Ford Motor Company has announced plans to lay off 4,000 employees in Europe, primarily affecting its operations in the UK and Germany. The decision comes as the automaker expresses concerns over the “health” of its passenger vehicle business. According to Ford, the company has suffered “significant” losses in recent years due…
Apple Claims iPhone Retains Value at Least 40% Higher than Android
June 28, 2024 –Apple Reveals Staggering iPhone Resale Value, Outperforming Android by 40%. Apple, in a newly released whitepaper, has underscored the remarkable resale value of its iPhone models, claiming that they outperform Android devices by at least 40% in terms of depreciation. This gap widens significantly as the iPhone models age, further distancing themselves…