Apple Unveils MM1.5: A 300-Billion-Parameter AI Model for Advanced Image Recognition and Language Reasoning
October 13, 2024 – Apple has recently unveiled its latest multi-modal AI model, MM1.5, boasting an impressive 300 billion parameters. This advanced model is an evolution of its predecessor, MM1, built upon the same fundamental architecture. Continuing with a data-driven training approach, MM1.5 explores the impact of mixing various data types during different training cycles…
Tesla to Roll Out ‘Queuing System’ at Supercharger Stations to Tackle Congestion and Line-Cutting
February 20, 2025 – Tesla is introducing a new “queuing system” at select Supercharger stations, according to a report by Teslarati today. The initiative aims to address a rare but troublesome issue: confusion and even disputes among drivers over who should charge their electric vehicles first. In densely populated areas, congestion at Supercharger stations can…
Toyota Follows Tesla’s Lead, Opens Lexus Charging Stations to All EVs
June 25, 2024 – Toyota, despite its slow transition towards electric vehicles, seems to be taking cues from the industry giant Tesla. The automaker has announced that it will open up its luxury brand Lexus’ charging stations to all electric vehicles in Japan, mirroring Tesla’s practice in the US and globally. It’s noteworthy that Lexus…
News Break: iPhone 16 Pro to Feature Snapdragon X75 Modem, Standard Models Stick with X70
October 13, 2023 – Renowned market analyst, Jeff Pu of Haitong International Securities, recently released a market research report suggesting that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will be equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem, while the two standard models will retain the X70 modem. Setting aside the iPhone SE…
Ubisoft Enters the Picture: Cloud Gaming Rights Transfer in Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal
August 22, 2023 – In a strategic maneuver aimed at addressing concerns raised by British regulatory authorities, Microsoft is undergoing a significant restructuring of its proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The tech giant is now in the process of transferring the cloud gaming rights for both current and upcoming titles from Activision Blizzard to Ubisoft,…
OpenAI Hits 3M+ Paid ChatGPT AI Business Subscribers in Just 4 Months
June 5, 2025 – During an online live – stream event held yesterday, OpenAI made a significant announcement: its global count of paid business subscribers has surpassed the 3 – million mark. OpenAI has been steadily expanding its commercial product lineup. It rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise in August 2023, followed by ChatGPT Team in January…
Apple’s M5 Chip Enters Mass Production, Packaged by ASE, JCET, and Amkor
February 6, 2025 – According to a report by ET News, Apple has commenced mass production of its next-generation M5 chip, which began packaging last month. The packaging process is being handled by China’s JCET, Taiwan’s ASE Technology, and Amkor from the US, with ASE Technology being the first to engage in mass production. Informed…
Apple to Utilize ‘Confidential Computing’ for Enhanced User Privacy in AI Processing
May 30, 2024 – Apple is set to unveil its artificial intelligence strategy at the upcoming WWDC conference, which will be integrated as part of the iOS 18 and other operating system updates. According to previous reports from Bloomberg, the tech giant plans to adopt a hybrid approach that combines on-device and server-side processing to…
Japan’s PC Market Paralyzed: Major Brands Suspend Orders Amid Supply Woes
December 25, 2025 – Amid a confluence of supply constraints across the global storage sector and year-end logistical pressures, Japan’s PC manufacturing industry is facing significant delivery disruptions, forcing multiple companies to extend lead times or halt order intake entirely. Mouse Computer, a prominent Japanese PC assembler, announced on Tuesday it would suspend new orders…
Google Challenges EU: Refuses to Add Fact-Checking to Search Results Under New Rules
January 18, 2025 – According to documents revealed by Axios today, Google has notified the European Union that it will not comply with the upcoming fact-checking laws. The tech giant stated that it will not integrate fact-checking content into its search results or YouTube videos, nor will it use fact-checking data to rank or remove…