Baidu’s AI Ambitions: Taking on the Global Tech Giants?
Baidu is reportedly developing its own version of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT and is set to launch it in March, embedding it within its own search services. If true, this news could lead to a new tech competition between two global powers, as Baidu has previously competed with and outperformed US tech giants in…
Apple’s Plastic Watch SE Hits Snag: Design Flaws and Cost Concerns
March 24, 2025 – In his latest “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared more insights on the Apple Watch, revealing that the rumored plastic version of the Apple Watch SE is in trouble, facing “significant risks.” Gurman elaborates that Apple’s design team is not satisfied with the aesthetic of the plastic Apple Watch SE,…
The Surprising Truth: 1 in 10 Programmers Are Barely Working, Yet Fully Paid
November 29, 2024 – A recent study conducted by Stanford University, involving over 50,000 software engineers from hundreds of companies, has revealed a surprising statistic: approximately 9.5% of these professionals are categorized as “phantom employees.” These individuals, despite holding positions within their respective companies, exhibit extremely low productivity levels—barely reaching one-tenth of the average and…
BYD Narrows Down Mexico Plant Locations to Three States, Evaluates Incentives
August 26, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters on the 22nd, Jorge Vallejo, the general manager of BYD Mexico, revealed in an interview that the company has narrowed down the final location for its Mexican plant to three states and is currently evaluating a range of incentives offered by each candidate state. He…
Stability AI Names Prem Akkaraju as New CEO Following $100 Million Investment
June 22, 2024 – According to a report by The Information, citing sources close to the decision, Stability AI, a UK-based artificial intelligence startup, has appointed Prem Akkaraju as its new Chief Executive Officer. Akkaraju, the former CEO of visual effects company Wētā FX, is part of a group of investors that includes Sean Parker,…
Employee Exodus: Over 96% of OpenAI Workforce Stands Firm Against Altman’s Dismissal
November 21, 2023 – The recent upheaval within the OpenAI board, resulting in the removal of ChatGPT founder Sam Altman, is far from reaching a resolution. In other words, the situation is still in flux. As of now, a total of 743 OpenAI employees have signed a joint letter, explicitly stating that the board’s actions…
OpenAI Expands Reach: ChatGPT Now Available in 12 More Countries!
July 28, 2023 – OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the revolutionary language model, has embarked on a new era with its cutting-edge Android application. Users in a diverse range of countries, including Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and South Korea, can now experience the power of AI at their…
Pat Gelsinger Leads Gloo to Develop Religious AI Chatbots with DeepSeek
March 26, 2025 – Pat Gelsinger, former CEO of Intel and VMware, has announced his ascension to the role of Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer at Gloo, a tech company specializing in serving the faith-based ecosystem. In this new capacity, Gelsinger will spearhead the development of the world’s first vertical industry cloud platform catered…
Panasonic Addresses LUMIX S9 Promotional Scandal, Rectifies 77 Product Pages
July 01, 2024 – Panasonic’s LUMIX S9 camera was embroiled in a promotional scandal in May of this year, sparking outrage among netizens due to allegations of false advertising. The controversy escalated when images from competing brand Nikon were discovered on Panasonic’s official website. In a swift response, Panasonic acknowledged the mistake and promptly revised…
Kevan Parekh Takes Over as Apple CFO, Earning $1 Million Annually
January 4, 2025 – Apple Inc. has officially announced that Kevan Parekh will succeed Luca Maestri as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2025. Maestri, who had served as Apple’s CFO since 2014, oversaw significant growth in the company’s financial performance. Following his transition from the CFO role, he will continue to…