Apple CEO Tim Cook Closes Asian Tour with Major Investment in Singapore
April 19, 2024 – Apple CEO Tim Cook is wrapping up his week-long Asian tour, which included visits to Vietnam and Indonesia, with a two-day stop in Singapore. During his visit, Cook announced plans to invest $250 million (approximately 1.81 billion yuan) to expand Apple’s existing campus in the city-state. In a statement, Cook expressed…
Amazon to Discontinue Freevee, its Free Ad-Supported Streaming Service
November 13, 2024 – According to Deadline, Amazon is shutting down its free, ad-supported streaming television service, Freevee. The original content from Freevee is being gradually migrated to Prime Video, where users, even without a Prime subscription, can access new episodes previously available on Freevee. The Freevee brand, as reported by Deadline, is set to…
Unveiling Google’s Pixel 8 Series: Leaked Charging Specifications and More
July 3, 2023 – Google’s upcoming Pixel 8 series smartphones have been the subject of speculation and anticipation among tech enthusiasts. Recent social media buzz, originating from Twitter user Abhishek Yadav, claims to reveal the charging specifications of the highly awaited devices. According to the leaked information, the Google Pixel 8 is said to feature…
Apple Developing Affordable Magic Keyboard for iPad, Anticipated Mid-2025 Launch
September 02, 2024 – According to the latest report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is currently testing a new low-end Magic Keyboard specifically designed for the basic iPad and the new iPad Air. Unlike the Magic Keyboard introduced for the iPad Pro series in May, this more affordable version will not feature an aluminum exterior….
HMD Global’s Upcoming TA-1585 and N159V Smartphones Reveal New Details
January 22, 2024 – Fresh details have emerged about HMD Global’s upcoming smartphones, the TA-1585 and the N159V, which are slated to be the company’s first self-branded devices targeted at the mass market following the release of the M-Kopa X1 custom phone. According to renowned leakster Evan Blass, HMD Global is collaborating with Verizon, a…
OpenAI on the Brink: Nearly Attaining the Second Tier of AGI Development
July 12, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, OpenAI has unveiled a five-tier framework for assessing the progress towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of AI capabilities. Senior executives within the company have shared with their staff that OpenAI currently positions itself at the initial stage of this hierarchy,…
OpenAI’s New Chat App ‘World’ Uses Iris Recognition to Confirm Human Identity
March 10, 2025 – In the era of artificial intelligence, a new startup, World Network, founded by Sam Altman, the co-founder of OpenAI, is seeking to answer a pressing question: How do we prove human identity in a world filled with AI agents? Their innovative platform, named “World,” is a super-app ecosystem that integrates functions…
Automattic Layoffs Hit 16% of Workforce: 281 Employees Potentially Affected
April 3, 2025 – In a significant development, Automattic, the parent company behind a suite of online services including WordPress.com, Tumblr, and WooCommerce, has initiated a round of layoffs. A blog post released by the company on Wednesday revealed that the layoffs would affect 16% of its workforce across all departments. Prior to the layoffs,…
Apple Delays Enhanced Siri for iOS 18, Set for 2025 Release
May 31, 2024 – Apple is set to unveil iOS 18 at its WWDC keynote on June 11, with multiple AI-driven features expected to be introduced. According to previous reports from IT Home, iOS 18 is anticipated to bring improvements to the Siri voice assistant, along with additions such as a system application summary function…
US Wraps Up Probe into Cruise Self-Driving Car Safety for Pedestrians
January 17, 2025 – The U.S. auto safety regulator announced on Wednesday local time that it has concluded its investigation into whether Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, had taken adequate measures to ensure pedestrian safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe in October 2023, citing five incidents where…