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…
Samsung’s Revolutionary Triple-Folding Phone Hits Korea in Limited Release This Year
March 7, 2025 – Galaxy Club, a Dutch technology media outlet, revealed additional information on March 6th about Samsung’s upcoming triple-folding smartphone, indicating that the device will make its debut in a limited edition format with priority given to the Korean market. According to the report, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 series will consist of…
NXP’s Kurt Sievers Steps Down: Presidential Role Handed Over Ahead of Retirement
April 29, 2025 – Dutch semiconductor giant NXP Semiconductors revealed in its first-quarter earnings announcement yesterday (local time) that its Chief Executive Officer and then-President Kurt Sievers intends to retire from the company by the end of this year. The decision, which was unanimously endorsed by NXP’s board of directors, has already seen Sievers step…
BYD Raises Annual Car Sales Target to 4 Million, Analysts Report
September 10, 2024 – According to a report by Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley’s automotive industry analysts, including Tim Hsiao, stated in a report on September 9 that BYD’s management has announced an increase in its annual sales target to 4 million vehicles. The report mentioned that BYD’s previous sales target was approximately 3.6 million vehicles. The…
Microsoft Gives OpenAI More Freedom in AI Compute, Sparking a $500 Billion ‘Stargate’ Venture
January 22, 2025 – Microsoft announced an adjustment to its partnership with OpenAI yesterday, January 21st, allowing OpenAI to utilize computing resources from competitors. This modification is aimed at accommodating OpenAI’s escalating demand for computational power and easing tensions between the two parties arising from compute supply issues. Previously, OpenAI’s compute requirements were exclusively reliant…
Italy Unveils World’s First ‘AI Newspaper’ Fully Authored by Generative AI
March 23, 2025 – Italian national newspaper, Il Foglio, has claimed a groundbreaking milestone by publishing the world’s first newspaper entirely authored by generative artificial intelligence (AI). The AI-generated newspaper was inserted as a paper supplement within the regular edition distributed on the same day, clearly marked with the label “AI” at the masthead. From…
Meta Opens Up Quest OS to Third-Parties, Ushering in a New Era of Mixed Reality Collaboration
April 23, 2024 – In a landmark announcement, Meta has declared the opening up of its Quest operating system to third-party developers, signaling a significant advancement in the mixed reality sector. Previously operating under a closed model akin to Apple’s approach, Meta has now opted for a more open Android-like model. This shift encourages other…
Google Partners with Magic Leap to Revive its Augmented Reality Ambitions
May 31, 2024 – On May 30th, local time, Magic Leap, an augmented reality (AR) startup, announced the establishment of a strategic technology partnership with Google, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson. According to the statement, this collaboration aims to integrate Magic Leap’s expertise in optics and device manufacturing with Google’s technological platform. Google, being…
Samsung Galaxy S24 AI Features Come With a Catch in China: Fees After 180 Days
March 12, 2024 – Samsung’s recently launched flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24 series, has introduced a brand-new “Galaxy AI” feature that boasts AI capabilities such as real-time translation during calls, writing assistance, note-taking help, and instant search. Unlike in overseas markets, Samsung has partnered with Baidu, Meitu, WPS, and other companies to realize the AI…
Apple’s iPhone Event Date Revealed: September 13th May Witness a Major Launch!
August 4, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, mobile carriers have been requesting their employees not to take any leave on September 13th due to an important smartphone event. While the specific company behind the event remains undisclosed, speculation arises as September is traditionally the month when Apple unveils its new iPhones. In…