Sony Shares Soar as PlayStation 5 Price Hike of 19% Takes Effect in Japan
August 28, 2024 – Sony Group revealed yesterday that it will increase the price of the PlayStation 5 by a staggering 19% in Japan, effective from September 2nd, pushing the console’s new price tag close to 80,000 yen. This announcement sparked an immediate 2.7% surge in Sony’s share price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Concomitantly,…
GigaIO and SourceCode Introduce Gryf: A Revolutionary Portable AI Supercomputer
May 12, 2024 – In a joint effort, technology firms GigaIO and SourceCode have unveiled a revolutionary portable AI supercomputer dubbed Gryf. Gryf stands out due to its compact design, resembling the size of a carry-on suitcase and weighing no more than 55 pounds, adhering to the TSA guidelines for carry-on luggage, thereby offering unmatched…
Honda & Nissan in Talks: Paving the Way for Unified Automotive OS
July 16, 2025 – According to a report by Nikkei News in Japan yesterday, Honda and Nissan have initiated discussions on collaboration regarding the development of a common automotive operating system. Their goal is to equip vehicles with this new system software in the latter part of this decade. Back in August 2024, the two…
EU Sovereign Instant Payment System wero Launches: Cross-Border Transfers Completed Within 10 Seconds
July 03, 2024 – The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has unveiled a groundbreaking instant payment system, dubbed ‘wero’, ushering in a new era of seamless transactions across the European Union. Initially, this sovereign payment platform will be accessible to customers of Germany’s Volksbanken and Sparkassen banks, marking a significant step towards financial independence and unity…
Japan’s PC Market Paralyzed: Major Brands Suspend Orders Amid Supply Woes
December 25, 2025 – Amid a confluence of supply constraints across the global storage sector and year-end logistical pressures, Japan’s PC manufacturing industry is facing significant delivery disruptions, forcing multiple companies to extend lead times or halt order intake entirely. Mouse Computer, a prominent Japanese PC assembler, announced on Tuesday it would suspend new orders…
OpenAI’s Altman “Flexes Muscles”: GPT-5 Shows Off Its Efficient Web Information Integration in Real Tests
August 4, 2025 – Early this morning, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman set the tech world abuzz by sharing a screenshot on X that seemed to be related to GPT-5, immediately drawing widespread attention. In his post, Altman recommended the well – received sci – fi animation “Pantheon” among the tech community. This series has gained…
Apple Partners with Baidu for AI Capabilities in Upcoming Devices
March 25, 2024 – In recent weeks, speculation and rumors have been swirling around Apple’s potential integration of generative AI into its upcoming iPhone lineup. According to a report published today by the “Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily,” Baidu is set to provide AI capabilities for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16, Mac systems, and iOS…
Samsung Announces Upcoming One UI 6.1 Update Based on Android 14 for Select Galaxy Devices
March 14, 2024 – Samsung has recently announced in a press release that it will commence rolling out the One UI 6.1 system update based on Android 14 to eligible Galaxy devices starting from late March 2024. According to the press release, the following Galaxy smartphones and tablets will be among the first to receive…
U.S. Makes AM Radios Mandatory in New Vehicles for Disaster Preparedness
September 25, 2024 – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee has recently passed the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024,” mandating that automakers must include AM (Amplitude Modulation) radio functionality in vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States. Under this new legislation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will establish…
Microsoft Realigns Xbox Handheld Strategy: Prioritizing Win11 Optimization for Third-Party Devices
May 30 2025 – Windows Central, a prominent tech media outlet, disclosed today that Microsoft is forging ahead with its Xbox handheld gaming initiative, albeit with a strategic pivot. Instead of focusing on developing an in-house Xbox handheld, the tech giant is now channeling its efforts into optimizing Windows 11 for third-party handheld devices. Despite…