TikTok Ventures into Online Shopping: A New Frontier in the Making
June 29, 2023 – In a bid to diversify its offerings and tap into the lucrative e-commerce market, TikTok, the popular social media platform, is reportedly gearing up to launch its own online shopping service in the United States next month. According to insiders familiar with the matter, TikTok’s foray into e-commerce will position it…
SoftBank Speeds Up AI Innovation with $6.5 Billion Cash Acquisition of Ampere
March 20, 2025 – In a recent announcement, SoftBank Group has revealed a deal with US-based chip design firm Ampere, where the Japanese conglomerate will acquire 100% ownership of Ampere through a wholly-owned subsidiary in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Ampere will continue to operate as a…
Uber’s New Insurance Venture: Passengers to Get Compensation for Driver – Caused Delays
August 15, 2025 – According to a blog post from tech media outlet 9to5Mac today, Uber is delving into the possibility of introducing a brand – new additional insurance service. Under this service, passengers can receive a certain amount of compensation if they miss important appointments due to drivers canceling orders without valid reasons or…
Meta Holds Off on EU Release of Multimodal AI Model Due to Regulatory Constraints
July 18, 2024 – According to a report by Axios, Meta has announced in a statement that they are set to unleash a multimodal Llama model; however, due to the uncertainty of the regulatory environment, the model will not be released in the European Union. Meta clarified that this decision implies that even if the…
Exclusive Sneak Peek: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 & Flip6 Renders Unveiled, Starting at AUD 1,799
June 28, 2024 –In an unexpected move, Australian retailer Harvey Norman briefly published product pages for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphones, including color options, renders, and pricing details before promptly taking them down. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 The Galaxy Z Fold6, Samsung’s latest flagship foldable phone, is set to…
Google Set to Boost Video Stability in Android 15 for Enhanced Social Media Experience
May 09, 2024 – According to recent reports, Google is planning to bolster the Android 15 system, focusing on enhancing video stability in social media and other applications to match the level of the native camera app. Starting from Android 14, the system’s built-in Camera2 Extensions API has supported five extensions, briefly described below: Auto:…
Samsung Unveils Smart Home Appliances with AI and IoT at CES 2024
December 27, 2023 – Ahead of CES 2024, Samsung has unveiled a range of new smart home appliances equipped with IoT and intelligent control features. Among them are the Bespoke Four-Door Flex Refrigerator, the Anyplace Induction Cooktop, and the Built-in Induction Cooker, all featuring touchscreens for advanced control. The Bespoke Four-Door Flex Refrigerator comes with…
Apple Ditches MicroLED Development for Apple Watch Amid Cost and Design Hurdles
March 26, 2024 – Recent reports from renowned tipster Mark Gurman indicate that Apple has made the decision to abandon the development of MicroLED screens for the Apple Watch, despite continued considerations for applying the technology to other future products. The primary reasons behind this move are reportedly the exorbitant costs and complex design challenges…
Meta Unveils Lightweight Aria Gen 2 AR Smart Glasses with Real-Time Heart Rate Monitoring
February 28, 2025 – Meta unveiled an experimental augmented reality (AR) smart glasses named Aria Gen 2 yesterday, aimed at advancing machine perception, user-centered contextual artificial intelligence, and robotics technology. This research-oriented product is primarily targeted towards academic and commercial research laboratories and is expected to begin testing in early 2026, with no plans for…
Meta’s Threads to Experiment with In-Feed Ads Starting Next Year
November 14, 2024 – According to a report published by The Information yesterday (November 13th), Meta’s social platform Threads is set to introduce advertisements into its users’ feeds in 2025. This marks a new stage in the commercialization process of Threads, as the company plans to pilot the ad placement starting next January. The initiative,…