OpenAI Unveils o1 Model That Can Fact-Check Itself
OpenAI has introduced its latest generative AI model family, code-named Strawberry, officially referred to as OpenAI o1. This release marks a significant development, with two versions available initially: o1-preview and…
Chinese-Swedish Lynk & Co Commits to Stable Prices Despite European Tariffs
Chinese-Swedish EV brand Lynk & Co has announced that it will not pass the burden of impending European tariffs on to consumers as it prepares to launch its first China-made…
Apple Supplier Jabil Creates 5,000 Jobs with South India Investment
Apple supplier Jabil is investing approximately 20 billion rupees ($238.2 million) to establish a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India, according to a statement from the state’s industries minister,…
Huawei introduces $2,800 trifold phone designed for maximum portability
Huawei has officially unveiled its Mate XT Ultimate, a $2,800 trifold smartphone, distinguishing itself from traditional folding designs by offering a unique collapsing feature. With two hinges, the phone transitions…
OpenAI’s Strawberry AI Model Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected
OpenAI may release its anticipated AI model, Strawberry, sooner than expected, potentially within the next two weeks. New reports suggest that the model’s capabilities will surpass current generative AI models,…
China’s Robotaxi Revolution Races Ahead of Europe’s Car Industry
China’s adoption of autonomous taxis has surged, with driverless cabs becoming a common sight in several large cities, while Europe remains far behind in this development. Chinese robotaxi providers offer…
Chinese Car Industry Pushes Global Expansion at Frankfurt Trade Fair
Chinese auto suppliers and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have made a strong presence at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Nearly 900 Chinese suppliers, along with major carmakers such…
Singapore Gets First WiFi 7 Router from NETGEAR Promising Ultra-Fast Speeds
NETGEAR has introduced its first WiFi 7 router in Singapore, the Nighthawk RS700, which offers ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 19Gbps. This cutting-edge device, developed by NETGEAR’s team with…
Skype Founder’s Atomico Raises $1.24 Billion to Support European Startups
Atomico, the venture capital firm founded by Skype’s co-creator Niklas Zennström, has raised $1.24 billion to invest in emerging and growth-stage tech startups across Europe. This marks a substantial increase…
AMD prioritizes AI over high-end gaming graphics cards
AMD has shifted its focus toward AI chips, deprioritizing flagship gaming GPUs in favor of a broader business strategy. The company’s new approach will merge its RDNA gaming graphics and…
Samsung Plant in India Faces Partial Shutdown Due to Worker Strike
Workers at Samsung Electronics’ plant in Sriperumbudur, India, have initiated an indefinite strike, demanding higher wages, which has led to a partial halt in production. This development follows similar labor…
Chinese Firm Buys Samsung SDI’s Polarizing Film Business for $836 Million
Samsung SDI has announced its decision to sell its polarizing film business to Wuxi Hengxin Optoelectronic Materials, a Chinese firm, for 1.12 trillion won ($836.47 million). This sale includes the…
Huawei unveils tri-fold smartphone as competition with Apple intensifies
Huawei introduced a tri-fold smartphone on Tuesday, signaling its intent to strengthen its position against Apple in China’s smartphone market. The new Mate XT, a Z-shaped foldable phone, was revealed…
South Korean Executive Detained Again Over Alleged Samsung Chip Technology Leak
A South Korean executive, Choi Jinseog, has been detained again over fresh allegations of technology theft related to Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor operations. Choi, previously accused of stealing sensitive chip processing…
Over 2.7 Million Pre-Orders for Huawei’s Mate XT as iPhone 16 Launch Approaches
Huawei’s latest tri-fold smartphone has garnered over 2.7 million pre-orders, as the company pushes ahead with its Mate XT model, surpassing Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 launch, which is scheduled for…
Disney’s Lion King Director Calls AI a ‘Wild West’ with Few Rules
AI in the film industry presents both opportunities and challenges, according to Rob Minkoff, director of Disney’s The Lion King. Minkoff described artificial intelligence as a “Wild West” with few…
Malaysia Scraps DNS Traffic Rerouting Plan Following Public Backlash
Malaysia has halted its plan to reroute web traffic through local DNS servers following public outcry over potential online censorship and negative impacts on the country’s digital economy. Communications Minister…
South Korea Summit Focuses on Innovative AI Blueprint for Military Use
South Korea has convened an international summit to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications, aiming to set minimum guardrails for its deployment.…
China Responds to Dutch Move to Tighten ASML Export Rules
China has expressed dissatisfaction with the Dutch government’s recent decision to expand export controls on chipmaking equipment from ASML, a leading global supplier. The Dutch government announced on Friday that…
Honor aims to surpass Apple in China with new AI assistant
Honor is aiming to outpace competitors like Apple in China with the launch of its own AI-powered assistant, Yoyo, the company announced on Friday. The assistant, renamed Honor AI Agent…