BYD Officially Enters Korean Passenger Car Market with ATTO 3 Pure Electric SUV
January 16, 2025 – BYD has announced its entry into the Korean market with the launch of its pure electric SUV model, the ATTO 3 (Yuan PLUS), at a media conference held in Jung-gu, Incheon today, according to Yonhap News Agency. The ATTO 3 is now open for reservations and will be delivered to customers…
Microsoft Tightens Spending: Advisory Department Halts Hiring, Slashes Budget by 35%
January 16, 2025 – According to a report by tech media Windows Central, Microsoft’s Advisory Services has frozen hiring and slashed 35% of its marketing and non-billable external resource budget in response to cost-cutting measures. The tech giant announced a global performance-based layoff in 2025, affecting employees in its security, experience, sales, devices, and gaming…
Exynos Faces Hurdle: TSMC Refuses to Take on Samsung’s Chip Production
January 16, 2025 – Recent reports indicate a significant development in the semiconductor industry as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has declined to manufacture Samsung’s Exynos chips. This news comes after an initial report by Jukanlosreve on November 13th, stating that Samsung was considering outsourcing the production of its Exynos chips to TSMC. Last December,…
Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils Web-Based Grok, No X Account Required
January 16, 2025 – xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, has recently launched a web-based version of its Grok AI chatbot, following the release of its iOS app. This move allows users to experience the full range of Grok’s capabilities without the need to visit X.com or even have an X account. To access…
ChatGPT as Your AI Personal Assistant: Customized News and Daily Plans at Your Command
January 15, 2025 – OpenAI Unveils Beta “Tasks” Feature for ChatGPT, Revolutionizing User Productivity In a recent tweet on platform X, OpenAI has excitedly announced the introduction of a “Tasks” feature for its ChatGPT chatbot, now available in beta form. This innovative addition enables users to set reminders, marking a significant step forward in enhancing…
Meta Sets Sights on 5% Layoffs, Focusing on Underachieving Employees
January 15, 2025 – In an internal memo released today, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, announced that the company is set to embark on a fresh round of layoffs aimed at elevating performance management standards and swiftly removing underperforming employees. This round of layoffs will impact roughly 5% of employees who have failed to…
Russian Court Imposes 8 Billion Rubles Fine on Google for Non-Compliance
January 15, 2025 – A regional court in Russia has imposed a fine of 8 billion Rubles on Alphabet’s Google, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. The penalty stems from the company’s failure to comply with a previous regulatory decision. In recent years, Russia has frequently demanded that foreign tech platforms remove content deemed illegal…
Indonesia Plans to Set Minimum Age for Social Media Users, Following Australia’s Lead
January 15, 2025 – Indonesia is gearing up to introduce a regulation that aims to safeguard children from potential harms in cyberspace by setting a minimum age limit for social media users, as revealed by the Minister of Communication and Informatics, Rudiantara. This move follows Australia’s ban on social media use for under-16s and the…
Los Angeles Wildfire Rages On, Sony Donates $5 Million for Disaster Relief
January 15, 2025 – The city of Los Angeles has recently been ravaged by a devastating wildfire disaster, prompting multiple corporations to announce donations to support post-disaster relief and reconstruction efforts. Among them, Sony Corporation has pledged a donation of USD 5 million to aid frontline responders and communities impacted by the blaze. According to…
Boeing Delivers 348 Aircraft in 2024, Down 35% Year-on-Year and Less Than Half of Airbus’ Deliveries
January 15, 2025 – Boeing has recently released its delivery figures for 2024, revealing a significant decline in aircraft deliveries compared to the previous year. According to the data, the company delivered 30 aircraft in December 2024, bringing the total number of deliveries for the year to 348 aircraft. This represents a drop of nearly…