Mayor Lurie Urges Tech CEOs: How Can We Keep You in San Francisco?
April 7, 2025 – In a recent event, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, as reported by TechCrunch, disclosed his proactive approach to retaining and attracting tech companies to the city. During a local gathering on the 3rd, Lurie mentioned he personally reaches out to CEOs of tech firms and entrepreneurs, asking them directly, “What can…
Microsoft Teams Introduces SMS Capability in North America for Improved Communication
March 1, 2025 – Microsoft has announced the official launch of the SMS text messaging feature within its Microsoft Teams application in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. This new functionality allows users to send and receive SMS text messages directly within Teams Chat. The company plans to further expand this feature to the…
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…
Apple to Unveil Generative AI Tools at WWDC 2024: Mark Gurman Reports
January 08, 2024 – In his latest “Power On” newsletter, renowned Apple insider Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple is gearing up to unveil a suite of generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. According to Gurman, the tech giant is set to roll out a select number…
TikTok Rolls Out New Feature: Search Short Videos by Song
July 29, 2024 – TikTok, the popular short-video platform, is currently testing a new feature called “Sound Search,” which brings the familiar music recognition function from music apps into the realm of short videos. According to a report by TechCrunch, the “Sound Search” feature allows users to find the songs they want to listen to,…
Google’s Parent Doubles Down on AI: $75B Investment in Chips and Infrastructure
April 10, 2025 – Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has reaffirmed its commitment to pouring approximately $75 billion into expanding its data centers this year, underscoring its aggressive push into generative AI despite lingering uncertainties around returns and rising costs triggered by global trade tensions. CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking at Google Cloud’s annual conference, emphasized…
iCloud Tops Apple Subscriptions in the US, Used by Nearly 2/3 of Users
August 22, 2024 – According to a recent report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), paid iCloud storage remains the most popular Apple subscription service in the United States. The report indicates that nearly two-thirds (64%) of American Apple users have opted for paid iCloud storage, surpassing other services such as Apple Music, Apple TV+,…
Tesla’s ‘Cowboy Project’ Revealed: Pushing the Boundaries of Autonomous Driving Technology
November 02, 2024 – According to a report published by Business Insider on October 31st, Tesla has formed a specialized internal testing team, dubbed “Project Rodeo,” to facilitate the rollout of its autonomous driving technology. The media outlet gained insight into the project through interviews with nine current and former “Project Rodeo” testers, as well…