Gurman: Siri and AI Weaknesses Hinder Apple’s Smart – Home Product Plans Again
March 16, 2026 – According to Bloomberg’s journalist Mark Gurman in his latest “Power On” newsletter, Apple’s sluggish progress in Siri and artificial intelligence has once again thrown a wrench into its smart – home product plans. Some people argue that Apple’s lag in the AI field won’t lead to real losses since the company’s…
Unleashing Power and Elegance: Introducing the All-New Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC +
August 28, 2023 – Unveiling the All-New Mercedes-AMG SL 63 4MATIC + In the heart of the concrete jungle, as the sun sets on the towering skyscrapers of New York, a new star emerges on the horizon of luxury automotive excellence. Introducing the latest marvel from the halls of Mercedes-AMG: the SL 63 4MATIC +….
Japanese Game Developer Key’s Parent Company, Visual Art’s, Acquired by Tencent
July 27, 2023 – Visual Art’s, a prominent Japanese game company, made a surprising announcement today. Their long-standing president, Takahiro Machiba, declared his retirement and transferred his shares to Tencent, effectively making Visual Art’s a subsidiary of the Chinese tech giant. As part of this strategic move, the renowned “Key” brand will also fall under…
Apple Seeks Vision Pro User Feedback in Comprehensive Survey
October 12, 2024 – Apple has recently initiated a survey campaign targeted at early adopters of its Vision Pro headset, aiming to delve into users’ satisfaction levels, frequency of use, and other pertinent information. This comprehensive inquiry serves as a pivotal tool for Apple to gather invaluable user feedback and steer future product enhancements. The…
Qualcomm and Google Partner to Revolutionize Digital Cockpits with Generative AI
October 23, 2024 – Qualcomm Technologies has announced a multi-year technological partnership with Google, aiming to propel the digital transformation within the automotive sector. This collaboration will harness the complementary strengths of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis, Android Automotive OS, and Google Cloud to forge a standardized reference platform for developing in-car solutions powered by generative…
OpenAI Unveils “Copyright Shield” to Protect Users from Copyright Concerns
November 07, 2023 – OpenAI Unveils “Copyright Shield” at First Developer Conference At today’s inaugural OpenAI Developer Conference, OpenAI introduced a new feature called “Copyright Shield,” aimed at alleviating concerns regarding potential copyright infringement associated with AI-generated content. OpenAI states that if users face “copyright infringement” claims related to AI-generated content and are legally compelled…
Graphcore’s Fate Sealed: British AI Chipmaker Now Under SoftBank’s Wing
July 12, 2024 – In a major shakeup within the AI chip landscape, Japan’s SoftBank Group has officially acquired Graphcore, a struggling British AI chipmaker, in a deal that will see the latter operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary under SoftBank’s umbrella while retaining its brand identity. The financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. Founded…
Faraday Future Delivers FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to Founder Jia Yueting
October 09, 2023 – Faraday Future (FF), through their official social media channels, announced today that they held a special event at their Los Angeles headquarters called the “Delivery Innovation Day.” During this event, they handed over the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to the company’s founder and Chief Product and User Ecosystem Officer, Jia…
EU’s “Removable Battery” Rule Not Applicable to All Smartphones, High-Quality Batteries Exempted
July 17, 2023 – In a surprising move last month, the European Parliament passed a new regulation calling for the “easy disassembly and replacement” of batteries in household appliances and consumer electronics, including smartphones and gaming consoles, to be enforced by 2027. This decision raised hopes of a potential comeback for removable batteries in mobile…
Counterpoint: Apple Watch Shipments Plummet 19% in 2024, New Models and Upgrades Crucial for Revival
May 9 2025 – According to Counterpoint’s recently released “Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker Report for Q4 2024,” Apple Watch shipments experienced a year-over-year decline of 19% in 2024. The report highlighted that Apple Watch shipments fell across all regional markets except India, with the most significant drop occurring in North America, which accounts for over…