Pixii Max Debuts: Full-Frame Camera Supports Leica M-Mount and Native B&W RAW Mode
July 04, 2024 – French camera manufacturer Pixii has recently unveiled its latest offering, the Pixii Max full-frame camera, marking a significant addition to its product line. The new camera maintains compatibility with Leica M-mount lenses, appealing to photographers who value versatility and a wide range of lens options. Under the hood, the Pixii Max…
Apple’s Genius Bar in Hebbal, India: A Dual-Purpose Hub for Repairs and Instant Pickups
September 2, 2025 – According to a blog post published by tech media outlet 9to5Mac on September 1, Apple has rolled out a novel counter design at its newly opened Apple Hebbal store in Bangalore, India. This innovative layout seamlessly blends the functions of the traditional “Genius Bar” and the “Pickup” service for online orders….
OpenAI’s CoT Technique Aims to Curtail Malicious Actions in Large AI Models
March 11, 2025 – OpenAI has unveiled its latest research today, exploring the use of Chain-of-Thought (CoT) monitoring to oversee the “thoughts” of reasoning models. This approach aims to prevent large AI models from generating nonsensical output or concealing their true intentions, commonly known as AI hallucinations. Additionally, it serves as an effective tool for…
Ford Implements Cost Savings: Stock Bonuses Slashed for Mid-Level Managers
February 20, 2025 – In a move seen as the latest cost-cutting attempt by its CEO Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company has reportedly denied stock bonuses to 1,650 out of its approximately 3,300 mid-level managers globally this year, according to a Reuters report published today. Four sources revealed that while Ford typically distributes stock incentives…
Samsung Readying Enhanced HBM3E Memory for Major Clients’ Next-Gen AI GPUs
November 01, 2024 – During the 2024Q3 earnings call, Kim Jae-june, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Memory Business Division, confirmed that the company is preparing optimized and improved versions of HBM3E memory for the next-generation AI GPUs of multiple key clients. Previously, reports had suggested that Samsung Electronics’ HBM3E business was being hindered by 14nm-class…
Google Chrome Leads Alliance of Five Browsers Against Microsoft Edge
November 28, 2024 – A new alliance formed by five major browsers—Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Waterfox, and Wavebox—has emerged to challenge Microsoft’s Edge browser, as reported by tech news outlet GHacks yesterday (November 27th). Dubbed the Browser Choice Alliance, this collective has penned a letter to the European Commission, urging the classification of Microsoft Edge as…
Apple Fine-Tunes Siri with iOS 18.4 Beta 2’s Advanced Shortcuts
March 4, 2025 – According to a report published by technology media outlet 9to5Mac on March 3rd, Apple has introduced a slew of new Shortcuts in the latest iOS 18.4 Beta 2 update released today. These new options enable iPhone users to further refine their device operations, adjust various app settings, and lay the groundwork…
EU Demands Apple to End Geo-blocking on App Store and Music Services
November 13, 2024 – According to a Bloomberg report, the European Commission stated on Tuesday that Apple’s practice of geo-blocking may violate consumer protection rules, adding to the regulatory pressure the tech giant is already facing in the European Union. The EU has demanded that Apple halt its geo-blocking practices for services including the App…
Microsoft Realigns Xbox Handheld Strategy: Prioritizing Win11 Optimization for Third-Party Devices
May 30 2025 – Windows Central, a prominent tech media outlet, disclosed today that Microsoft is forging ahead with its Xbox handheld gaming initiative, albeit with a strategic pivot. Instead of focusing on developing an in-house Xbox handheld, the tech giant is now channeling its efforts into optimizing Windows 11 for third-party handheld devices. Despite…
Apple’s iPhone SE 4 Set to Debut Next Year, with Display Panels Shipping Next Month: Ross Young
October 25, 2024 – According to a tweet published yesterday by Ross Young, the CEO of screen supply chain consulting firm DSCC, on the X platform (exclusively for subscribers), the panel for Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is set to begin shipping this month. Additionally, the estimated shipment date for the iPhone SE 4’s display panels…