YouTube Introduces $7.99 Premium Lite Subscription: Enjoy Ad-Free Videos, Except Music
March 6, 2025 – YouTube has today launched a new subscription service for US users, priced at $7.99 per month, which allows most videos to be played without advertisements, excluding music content. Dubbed “Premium Lite,” this new offering is tailored for users who infrequently engage with music videos or tunes on the platform. YouTube, despite…
Tencent and TME Invest in GMM Music, Eyeing Southeast Asian Market Expansion
June 04, 2024 – According to Reuters, Thai entertainment company GMM Music announced on Monday that Tencent and Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) will acquire a 10% stake in the company for $70 million. The acquisition, which values GMM Music at $700 million, will be made through a combination of cash and a minority equity stake…
CIRP Report Reveals: 40% of iPad Users Stick With Their Devices for 3+ Years
May 16, 2024 – Following the release of the 2024 models of Apple’s iPad Pro and Air, the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has unveiled a new study shedding light on the replacement cycles of Apple users. Mirroring a similar trend observed among iPhone users, the replacement cycles for iPad users are also on the…
Meta Revamps AI Training in the UK: Public Posts to Fuel Data Collection Next Week
September 14, 2024 – Meta, the tech giant, unveiled on September 13th its revitalized AI training initiative, committing to a responsible and transparent approach. This endeavor entails leveraging public posts from British users on Facebook and Instagram to refine its AI capabilities. In response to regulatory directives, Meta has introduced a revamped “opt-out” mechanism, enhancing…
MIT Study Reveals AI’s “No” Blind Spot: Logical Reasoning Flaws Hamper Negation Comprehension
May 22 2025 – A recent study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has unveiled significant shortcomings in artificial intelligence (AI)’s comprehension of negation terms like “no” and “not,” posing potential severe risks, especially in critical fields such as healthcare. Despite the rapid advancement of AI, which now boasts practical capabilities ranging from…
Google’s Biggest Acquisition Yet: $32 Billion Cash for Cloud Security Firm Wiz
March 19, 2025 – In a major move today, Google announced its acquisition of New York-headquartered cloud security startup Wiz for a whopping $32 billion in an all-cash deal, subject to potential adjustments upon final settlement. Upon completion, Wiz will be integrated into Google Cloud. This acquisition marks Google Cloud’s strategic investment in two rapidly…
China’s Humanoid Robots Enter Era of 10,000-Unit Mass Production with 30-Minute Assembly Time
March 30, 2026 – China’s humanoid robot sector has made a crucial leap towards large-scale mass production. The country’s first automated production line for humanoid robots, capable of producing over 10,000 units annually, was officially put into operation in Guangdong yesterday. This marks China’s pioneering entry into a new era of large-scale mass production in…
Gurman Reports: Apple’s ‘HomePad’ Smart Home Hub Delayed Due to AI Feature Development
January 13, 2025 – According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a new smart home hub device, rumored to be called the “Apple Command Center” or “HomePad,” which may hit the market slightly later than initially anticipated. The device, originally slated for a Spring 2025 (March) launch, faces potential delays due to the…
AMD Unveils 23.10.2 Graphics Card Driver: Disabling the Ban-Inducing Anti-Lag+ Tech
October 18, 2023 – AMD has unveiled its latest graphics card driver, version 23.10.2, featuring support for several new games, including “Assassin’s Creed: Illusion,” “Fallen King,” and “Extreme Race,” among others. What’s even more noteworthy about this update is the disabling of AMD Anti-Lag+ technology to prevent players from facing bans in multiplayer games. AMD…
Tesla’s 8 Millionth EV Rolls Off Berlin Gigafactory Line
June 7, 2025 – Tesla has just announced a significant production milestone: the 8 millionth electric vehicle has rolled off the assembly line at its Giga Berlin facility. The vehicle in question is none other than the globally best – selling Model Y. Looking back at Tesla’s production journey, the company reached its first major…