CATL Aims to Raise $1.5 Billion for Global Supply Chain Development
July 13, 2024 – According to a report by the Financial Times today, CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, is currently in negotiations with overseas sovereign wealth funds and the private offices of ultra-high-net-worth individuals to raise a $1.5 billion fund for establishing its global supply chain. The report, citing informed sources, stated…
Ex-Microsoft Exec Unveils Root Cause: Why Humans Resist AI’s Candid Personality Profiles, Driving ChatGPT’s Flattery Shift
April 29, 2025 – A recent post published by The Decoder, a leading tech media outlet, has sparked discussions around OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, which has come under scrutiny for what some users perceive as an “overly flattering” or “sycophantic” tone. The shift toward this conversational style, according to insights from Mikhail Parakhin—a former Microsoft executive…
Apple iPhone Dominates with 51% Share in Global Mobile Programmatic Ads, Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi Strive to Catch Up
August 22, 2024 – According to a report released by market research firm Pixalate on August 21st, Apple has secured the top spot in the global mobile programmatic advertising market, capturing a significant 51% share of voice (SOV). Programmatic advertising, a term explained in the report, refers to the utilization of advertising technology for the…
ByteDance’s 2024 Net Profit Hits $33B with Sluggish 6% Growth YoY
April 11, 2025 – Insider sources cited by The Information have revealed that ByteDance achieved a net profit of $33 billion in 2024, marking a modest 6% year-over-year increase that significantly trails the growth rate recorded in 2023. During a recent earnings disclosure to select investors, company executives acknowledged that profit margins had peaked, citing…
Unveiling the Shift: iPhone 15 Lineup Leaks Confirm USB-C Adoption
August 15, 2023 – The persistent rumors surrounding the next-generation iPhone, namely the iPhone 15 series, have finally solidified with tangible evidence. Reports from various sources have shed light on a significant change that Apple seems to be introducing. Recent leaks from multiple sources have unveiled the components of the USB-C interface set to feature…
Microsoft Bing Tests AI-Powered “Experimental” Search Mode for One-Stop Information Summary
February 25, 2025 – Microsoft has officially announced that it is in the process of integrating an AI-driven “experimental search” mode into its Bing search engine, although specific technical details have yet to be disclosed. According to insiders quoted by 9to5Google, Bing’s upcoming “AI Search” will offer users a one-stop summary of their queries, eliminating…
Microsoft CEO Nadella Backs OpenAI, Claims Two-Year Lead in AI Race
December 17, 2024 – According to a report by Business Insider, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently stated that OpenAI has a two-year lead in the field of artificial intelligence, making it “pretty much uncontested.” Microsoft began investing in OpenAI in 2019, and the company launched ChatGPT in November 2022, triggering an arms race in the…
Tesla Loyalty Wavers: Data Reveals Accelerated Brand Switching
March 23, 2025 – According to an analysis conducted by the automotive shopping website Edmunds, Tesla owners are ditching their electric vehicles at a record pace, just two months into the expiration of the Trump administration. Elon Musk’s deep involvement in politics has sparked a backlash among the general populace, prompting some radical protesters to…
High-Profile Tech Figures to Attend AI Summit in US Congress Next Month
August 29, 2023 – In a significant gathering, tech moguls including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, among other prominent executives from leading American technology companies, are poised to convene on Capitol Hill next month. The occasion, dubbed the “Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum,” will be hosted by Senator Chuck Schumer and is scheduled for September 13….
Apple Reportedly Settles With EU to Avoid $40 Billion Fine, Opens NFC for Mobile Payments
June 19, 2024 – Apple has reached a settlement with the European Commission in the long-running antitrust case related to its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, according to recent reports from FT. The agreement is expected to bring closure to the EU’s extended investigation into Apple’s payment system and may potentially lead to Apple supporting…