Samsung Considers Integrating More Sony Camera Sensors in Upcoming Smartphones
March 11, 2024 – Camera sensors, a crucial component in smartphones, have long been dominated by Sony as the world’s leading manufacturer. However, Samsung, with its System LSI division producing ISOCELL-branded sensors, holds a strong second position globally. While Samsung’s Galaxy phones have predominantly featured the company’s in-house sensors, a new development might change this…
Microsoft Goes All-in with Copilot: A New Chapter in Tech Integration
December 29, 2024 – Microsoft has announced plans to rename its Microsoft 365 app to Microsoft 365 Copilot, effective mid-January 2025. This change is not merely cosmetic, as it also involves modifications to the application’s icon and user interface. The renaming underscores Microsoft’s commitment to the Copilot brand, which has already been featured on several…
LG & Samsung Sue Indian Govt Over E-Waste Rules: Costs to Triple, Firms Claim
April 22, 2025 – Legal documents filed in the Delhi High Court reveal that LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics have jointly filed a lawsuit against the Indian government this month, challenging a provision in the “2024 E-Waste Management Amendment Rules” related to “minimum recycling payout standards.” The move marks the eighth foreign-owned corporation to contest…
Baidu Plans to Launch AI Chatbot Similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Baidu is set to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service in China, similar to the popular ChatGPT. The chatbot is expected to become a highly anticipated product in China’s competitive chatbot market. According to sources, Baidu plans to launch the ChatGPT-style application in March this year, initially integrating it into its main search…
Meta Quest 3 Headset Sales Surge, Exceeding One Million Units
June 28, 2024 –Meta’s cutting-edge mixed reality headset, the Quest 3, has seemingly surpassed a significant milestone with estimated sales exceeding one million units. This figure is extrapolated from the number of users who have completed the pre-installed game, “First Encounters,” which serves as a crucial part of the device’s initial setup process and is…
AI-Powered Assistance: Meet Billie, IKEA’s Virtual Interior Design Consultant
June 13, 2023 -Innovative transformations are underway in the realm of interior design services as Swedish home furnishing giant, IKEA, takes a bold step towards revolutionizing its customer support. Recent reports from Reuters suggest that IKEA is reshaping its call center representatives into skilled interior design consultants. This strategic move aligns with the company’s determined…
Apple Unveils Revolutionary Technology for Simplified iPhone 16 Battery Replacement
June 28, 2024 –Apple Develops New Technology to Facilitate iPhone Battery Replacement in Line with EU Directive. In response to the European Union’s (EU) recent legislation mandating smartphone manufacturers to ensure batteries are easily replaceable by users using standard tools by 2025, Apple is exploring a novel technology to simplify the battery replacement process for…
Gurman Reports: Apple Watch’s Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Years Away
April 1, 2025 – Apple’s Journey Towards Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring for Apple Watch Faces Years of Hurdles In a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it has come to light that Apple’s endeavor to incorporate non-invasive blood glucose monitoring into its Apple Watch, despite over 15 years of rigorous development, is still “many years…
The Surprising Truth: 1 in 10 Programmers Are Barely Working, Yet Fully Paid
November 29, 2024 – A recent study conducted by Stanford University, involving over 50,000 software engineers from hundreds of companies, has revealed a surprising statistic: approximately 9.5% of these professionals are categorized as “phantom employees.” These individuals, despite holding positions within their respective companies, exhibit extremely low productivity levels—barely reaching one-tenth of the average and…
OpenAI Leadership Shake-Up: Mark Chen Named CRO as Altman Focuses on Research and Product Development
March 25, 2025 – OpenAI Unveils Leadership Reshuffle, with CEO Sam Altman Focusing on Research and Product Development In a significant announcement made on March 24th, OpenAI has revealed a restructuring of its leadership team, with CEO Sam Altman shifting his focus towards research and product development amidst the company’s expanding operations. Altman stated that…