OpenAI’s Ortman Jokes: Maybe It’s Time for Us to Make a Social App in Response to Meta’s AI Move
February 28, 2025 – According to a report by CNBC on the 27th local time, Meta is planning to launch a standalone AI application in the second quarter of this year. This move is part of Mark Zuckerberg’s ambition to surpass OpenAI and Google by the end of the year. Unlike competing AI tools such…
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…
Instagram Reportedly Planning Standalone Reels App to Challenge TikTok
February 27, 2025 – According to a report by The Information today, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, has informed employees that the platform is contemplating the launch of a standalone application specifically for its short-video feature, Reels. The report suggests that Meta, the parent company of Instagram, intends to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding…
Toyota Set to Release bZ3C, a New Electric Crossover, on March 11
February 27, 2025 – According to a report by AutoCar, Toyota is set to unveil a brand-new electric vehicle on March 11th. The Japanese automaker has plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup to six models by the end of 2026. Advance previews indicate that the upcoming car is a crossover model, featuring a slanted…
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Feature 12GB RAM, Fueled by AI Demands
February 27, 2025 – The latest reports indicate that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro series will be equipped with 12GB of RAM, a significant upgrade aimed at meeting the demands of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) features. The introduction of Apple Intelligence has set a new minimum requirement of 8GB RAM for devices to function…
NVIDIA CEO: Blackwell Demand ‘Truly Astonishing’
February 27, 2025 – NVIDIA today released its financial report, anticipating a significant surge in its first-quarter revenue, further highlighting the robust demand for AI chips. Additionally, the company revealed that the order volume for its new Blackwell semiconductors has been “amazing.” However, NVIDIA’s prediction for the gross margin in the current quarter is slightly…
Apple Faces Spotify CEO’s Ire Over ‘Farce’ of DMA Compliance, EU Action Sought
February 27, 2025 – Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has expressed his dissatisfaction with Apple’s current compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), urging EU regulators to take swift action against the tech giant. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ek slammed Apple’s compliance efforts as a “farce” and accused the company of employing…
BMW Commits to Preserving Its Brand Core Despite Power System Updates
February 27, 2025 – During last week’s 2025 Landshut Technology Days, BMW Group unveiled its sixth-generation eDrive technology, incorporating large cylindrical battery cells and a new 800V high-voltage platform supporting ultra-fast charging. This cutting-edge technology will initially be employed in the brand-new Neue Klasse model, with plans to expand it to the entire range of…
Apple’s New Smart Doorbell to Feature MagSafe Technology
February 26, 2025 – According to a report by Bloomberg last year, Apple is developing a new smart doorbell to compete with Ring products. Although the device is still in its early stages of development and is not expected to hit the market in the near future, recent rumors suggest that Apple’s doorbell may feature…
OpenAI Extends Deep Research Access to ChatGPT Plus Users, Allowing 10 Queries Per Month
February 26, 2025 – OpenAI has officially rolled out its Deep Research feature to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise users, fulfilling a promise made earlier this year. The company had announced the upcoming feature in early February, stating that it would be available to Plus users approximately one month later. Previously, the Deep Research…