Google to End Support for goo.gl Short Links in 2025
July 19, 2024 – Google announced in a press release yesterday (July 18) that it will discontinue its URL shortening service goo.gl on August 25, 2025. After this date, attempts to access shortened links will receive a 404 response. The tech giant introduced the URL Shortener service in 2009, enabling users to easily share web…
Apple’s Maiden Gaming Studio Buyout: RAC7 Acquisition Bolsters Arcade’s Hit Game Development
May 28 2025 – In a move that marks Apple’s first-ever acquisition of an independent gaming studio, the tech giant has confirmed it has finalized a deal to bring RAC7 into its fold, as reported by Digital Trends. The small-scale studio, consisting of just two members, rose to prominence with its exclusive title for Apple…
HP to Lay Off Up to 2000 Employees Amid US Tariff Impact on Profits
February 28, 2025 – HP Inc. released its second-quarter profit forecast yesterday, revealing figures that fell short of market expectations. The company attributed the lower-than-expected profits to “increased component costs and tariffs imposed by the US authorities.” According to HP, earnings per share for the second fiscal quarter ending in April are expected to range…
Adobe Stock Hits Lowest Since May 2023 Amid AI Monetization Doubts
March 14, 2025 – Adobe’s shares dropped by 8.6% today, reaching their lowest level since May 2023. This decline followed the company’s announcement on Wednesday of its second-quarter revenue guidance, which is expected to range between 5.77billionto5.82 billion, aligning with market expectations. According to Reuters, Adobe is confronting fierce competition from startups while making slow…
Samsung Electronics Reclaims Milestone with Foreign Ownership Reaching 52.08%
May 23, 2023 – In a significant milestone for Samsung, the latest data disclosed by the Korean Exchange reveals that as of May 19, 2023, foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics has rebounded to 52.08%, reaching levels last seen on March 4, 2022. According to the disclosed information, foreign investors had been fervently selling off Samsung…
Gurman: Siri Snags Delay Apple’s Smart Home Hub Launch to 2026
April 8, 2025 – Apple’s highly anticipated next-generation smart home hub, initially slated for a 2025 launch, now faces potential delays extending into 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter. The device, internally codenamed J490, was positioned as a voice-centric control center leveraging an upgraded Siri interface and App Intents…
Nadella Reassures on Microsoft’s Financial Stability Amid Musk’s ‘Stargate’ Funding Doubts
January 24, 2025 – Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has brushed off concerns raised by Elon Musk regarding the funding for the ambitious $500 billion AI infrastructure project named “Stargate”. Musk had questioned the adequacy of funds for the massive undertaking, but Nadella appeared unfazed during an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in…
Musk’s Neuralink Raises 600MinNewFundingRound,Reaching9B Valuation Milestone
May 29 2025 – Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface startup, Neuralink, has secured a staggering 600millioninitslatestfundinground,catapultingthecompany’spre−moneyvaluationtoaremarkable9 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by Semafor. This substantial injection of capital comes amidst a backdrop of rapid growth for the neurotechnology firm, which has seen its valuation soar in recent years. Private stock transactions earlier…
Samsung Unveils Industry-First 36GB 12H HBM3E DRAM, Revolutionizing AI and High-Capacity Memory Markets
February 27, 2024 – Samsung Electronics announced today that it has successfully developed the industry’s first 36GB 12H (12-layer stacked) HBM3E DRAM, solidifying its leadership position in the high-capacity HBM market. Utilizing TSV (Through Silicon Via) technology, Samsung achieved the industry’s largest 36GB HBM3E 12H capacity by stacking 24Gb DRAM chips to 12 layers. This…
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…