Meta’s Silence on Metaverse: A Strategic Shift or Temporary Pivot?
October 31, 2025 – In a stark contrast to three years ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made zero mentions of the “metaverse” during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, a significant shift from 2022 when he referenced the term eight times in a single session. According to Business Insider, the hour-long discussion with analysts—also…
Siri’s New Era: Seamless Interaction and Enhanced AI Coming in 2026
November 22, 2024 – According to a recent report published by Bloomberg, Apple is currently developing a more intelligent version of Siri, dubbed internally as “LLM Siri,” with plans to release it in 2026. The new Siri is said to utilize an “advanced large language model,” significantly enhancing its capabilities and allowing it to compete…
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…
Japan to Invest 200 Billion Yen in Rapidus for Chip Commercialization Push
November 21, 2024 – According to a report by Nikkei, the Japanese government intends to invest 200 billion yen in semiconductor startup Rapidus over the next year, starting from April 2025. This investment aims to support the company’s ambition to commence commercial production by 2027. Rapidus, a joint venture founded in 2022 by eight prominent…
Shawn Layden: Exclusive Games Remain Pivotal for Console Brand Value
December 29, 2025 – In a recent appearance on the “Pause for Thought” video podcast, former senior PlayStation executive Shawn Layden weighed in on the ongoing debate about game exclusivity in the age of widespread PC gaming, arguing that exclusive titles won’t vanish entirely despite the shifting landscape. Layden stated, “I don’t believe every game…
2028 LA Olympics to Usher in ‘Air Taxis’ for Revolutionary Spectator Commute
May 19 2025 – As reported by the Associated Press on the 16th, attendees and VIPs at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will have the chance to take to the skies for the first time, using air taxis to reach the competition venues. Archer Aviation’s electric air taxi, named “Midnight,” will take off from vertical…
EU Demands Details from Temu on Measures to Curb Illegal Product Sales
October 13, 2024 – The European Commission has issued a request for information to the shopping platform Temu, seeking details on the measures taken to prevent the sale of illegal products on its platform, as reported by Reuters on the 11th local time. In a statement released on Friday, the European Commission stated, “Today, the…
Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: A Glimpse into Storage Options and Stylish Colors
**August 08, 2023 – Exploring the Upcoming Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro: Storage Options and Color Variants** In the world of tech, anticipation is building as Google’s latest offerings, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, are expected to hit the market soon. Before the official release, glimpses of what to expect have…
Honda and Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team Forge a Groundbreaking Partnership
May 24, 2023 – Amidst great anticipation, Honda, the renowned automotive giant, has announced its triumphant return to the electrifying world of Formula 1 racing. In an unexpected move, Honda has inked a groundbreaking agreement with the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team, marking their collaboration in the upcoming seasons. This partnership comes as…
Rapid Price Surge: NVIDIA A800 Chip Witnesses a Nearly ¥20,000 Increase in Just Two Weeks
July 10, 2023 – The NVIDIA A800 Tensor Core GPU, a deep learning acceleration card produced by NVIDIA, has been making headlines recently with a significant price surge. Reports suggest that the market price of the NVIDIA A800 80GB PCIe standard edition GPU has risen from around 90,000 Chinese Yuan per unit to approximately 110,000…