Expanded NFC Use on the Horizon: Apple to Offer Third-Party Payment Options in Europe
January 22, 2024 – In a recent development, Apple has proposed to open up its NFC interface to European developers, a move that could significantly expand the use of NFC for payments beyond Apple Pay. This marks the first time in Apple’s history that it has considered opening up its NFC technology to third-party developers,…
SK Hynix Reveals: All Seven Major US Tech Giants Express Interest in Custom HBM Memory
August 20, 2024 – According to a report by Korean media MK, Ryu Seong-soo, the Vice President of SK Hynix responsible for the HBM memory business, stated at the 2024 SK Group Icheon Forum that tech giants, collectively known as the M7, have expressed their intention for SK Hynix to develop customized HBM products. The…
Local Deployment and Data Protection: Introducing the Open-Source Model, PrivateGPT
June 25, 2023 – In an era marked by concerns over data breaches and the leakage of confidential information, major corporations such as Samsung, JPMorgan Chase, Apple, and Amazon have recently taken strict measures to prohibit their employees from using ChatGPT. However, a breakthrough development has emerged with the introduction of the open-source model, PrivateGPT,…
Audi Unveils Q6 E-tron Sportback with Impressive 408-Mile Range
October 14, 2024 – The Audi Q6 E-tron family has expanded with the introduction of a new Sportback variant, featuring a more slanted roofline that not only enhances its sporty appearance but also boosts the maximum range. Drawing inspiration from the first-generation Audi TT, the new Q6 E-tron Sportback’s roofline extends at an aggressive angle…
GM’s Move Away from Apple CarPlay Backed by Software Head’s Strong Belief
November 05, 2024 – In a recent conversation released by The Verge, Baris Cetinok, Senior Vice President at General Motors (GM) responsible for software and services, product management, project management, and design, shared his insights on the company’s strategic decisions regarding in-car technology. Having joined GM from Apple just over a year ago, Cetinok emphasized…
Google Signs EU AI Code Despite Concerns, While Meta Holds Out
July 31, 2025 – On the 30th local time, Google announced its intention to sign the European Union’s “Code of Conduct on General Purpose AI” alongside several other companies, including U.S.-based model providers. The tech giant aims to leverage the framework outlined in the Code to expedite access to safe and cutting-edge AI tools for…
Apple’s AirPods, Mac mini See Import Costs Surge Following New U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal
July 3, 2025 – Yesterday, on July 2, tech media outlet AppleInsider reported that a fresh trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam has sent import costs soaring for a range of Apple products, including the iPad, AirPods, and Mac mini. In response to previous U.S. tariff policies, Apple had already undertaken a significant…
PMorgan Chase Set to Replace Goldman Sachs in Apple Card Partnership, Sources Say
July 30, 2025 – According to a report by The Wall Street Journal yesterday, Apple is in discussions with JPMorgan Chase to take over the Apple Card credit card business from Goldman Sachs. The negotiations between Apple and JPMorgan Chase reportedly started early last year, but the pace has picked up significantly in recent months….
BYD SHARK New Energy Pickup Makes Its Way to Ecuador, Expanding Global Presence
January 24, 2025 – BYD, a leading Chinese automotive brand, has officially announced the launch of its luxurious and intelligent new energy pickup, the BYD SHARK, in the Ecuadorian market. According to BYD, the design inspiration for the new vehicle came from the agility and dominance of sharks, breaking away from the traditional dull design…
NVIDIA’s Latest 537.58 WHQL Driver: Boosting ‘Lord of the Fallen’ and Beyond
October 11, 2023 – NVIDIA Unveils Game-Changing Graphics Driver Update NVIDIA recently released the Version 537.58 graphics driver update for all supported GPUs. This update brings significant enhancements to games like “Speed Limit: Motorsport,” the public beta of “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III 2023” (scheduled for release on November 10th), and “Lord of the…