TikTok’s CEO Vows to Secure Platform’s Flourishing, Expresses Appreciation to Trump
January 18, 2025 – In a video message released on TikTok just four hours ago, the platform’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, assured the public that he would leave no stone unturned to ensure TikTok’s continued prosperity. On Friday local time, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling declaring the “ban if not sold” law…
Project Gemini and Quantum TPU v5p: Revolutionizing AI with Enhanced Performance
December 07, 2023 – In a remarkable advancement in the realm of artificial intelligence and hardware technology, a leading tech giant has unveiled a groundbreaking language model alongside a significant leap in processing power. The new language model, referred to as “Project Gemini,” represents a quantum leap in natural language processing, boasting capabilities that push…
OpenAI CEO Predicts AGI Arrival Within 5 Years, Expects Minimal Immediate Social Changes
November 06, 2024 – Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has long harbored a passion for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and has been vocal about his company’s pursuit of this ambitious goal. In a recent Reddit AMA session, Altman asserted that achieving AGI is possible with existing hardware, albeit without specifying the exact requirements. Previously,…
Microsoft Granted Patents for Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology in Smart Glasses
January 18, 2024 – Microsoft has been granted two patents related to eye-tracking technology for smart glasses, as revealed in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) list published on January 11. The first patent, titled “Operating an Eye-Tracking Camera Based on Eye Position,” emphasizes the importance of lightweight and compact head-mounted systems (HMS), such as…
Apple Faces Tougher Scrutiny in Germany as Court Dismisses Appeal
March 19, 2025 – Apple Inc. suffered a setback this Tuesday as the German Federal Supreme Court dismissed its appeal against the country’s antitrust authority, paving the way for tighter regulatory scrutiny of the tech giant in Germany. The ruling upholds the decision by the German Cartel Office in 2023, which designated Apple as a…
Tesla Quietly Lifts Resale Ban, Allowing Free Trade of Cybertruck
August 21, 2024 – Tesla has apparently removed a resale restriction policy from the sales agreement of its Cybertruck. This week, some X users have noticed that Tesla quietly deleted the provision that prohibited buyers from selling their Foundation Series Cybertruck within a year of purchase, which was previously subject to a penalty of $50,000…
Microsoft Scores Major Deal with Inflection AI, Bolstering Its AI Arsenal
March 22, 2024 – In a recent development that has shaken the tech world, Microsoft has announced a blockbuster deal with the upstart artificial intelligence company Inflection AI. According to insiders, the software giant has agreed to shell out a staggering $6.5 billion in cash to secure a license for Inflection’s cutting-edge AI software. The…
LG Display to Shift Focus to OLED and Automotive Markets
LG Display, the South Korean manufacturer of LCD panels, may continue to cut production of LCD television panels after closing its 7.5 generation panel factory in Paju, South Korea by the end of 2022. In early December 2022, media reported that the company plans to stop production of LCD television panels in South Korea. The…
Google Unveils Doppl: Try Clothes Virtually by Uploading Your Photo
June 27, 2025 – Google has just rolled out an experimental app called Doppl, leveraging generative AI to enable users to visualize how different outfits would look on their own bodies, as reported by TechCurnch. Currently available in the United States, the app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. The user experience with…
Trust in Japanese Manufacturing Eroded: Over 5,000 Companies Face Bankruptcy in Six Months
October 18, 2024 – According to recent data released by the Tokyo Shoko Research Institute, a private research organization in Japan, the number of bankruptcies in the country has surpassed 5000 in the six months from April to September this year, marking a decade-high. Sakata Yoshihiro, the head of the intelligence department at the Tokyo…