AMD Chooses Not to Update Older Processors for Sinkclose Security Threat
AMD has announced that it will not release patches for several older chip models affected by the recently discovered “Sinkclose” security vulnerability, leaving these processors potentially exposed to cyber threats.…
Pixel 8 Production in India Starts Rolling Out Ahead of Pixel 9 Debut
Google has started shipping its locally manufactured Pixel 8 devices in India, just days before the anticipated launch of the Pixel 9 series. This rollout follows nearly 10 months after…
Antler Secures $72M for Second Southeast Asia Startup Fund
Antler has reinforced its commitment to Southeast Asia with the successful closure of its second regional startup fund, raising $72 million. This fund aims to support early-stage startups in key…
New Milestone for China’s Low-Altitude Economy with Largest Cargo Drone Flight
China successfully conducted a test flight of its largest unmanned cargo aircraft designed for civilian use, signaling its growing commitment to developing a robust low-altitude economy. The twin-engine aircraft, with…
Waymo Robotaxis Cause Late-Night Noise Disruption in San Francisco Neighborhood
Waymo’s robotaxis have become an unexpected source of noise in a San Francisco neighborhood, with a nightly honkfest from their parking lot disturbing nearby residents. Since late July, software engineer…
Samsung Sees Sales Increase as Athletes Use Foldable Phones for Podium Selfies
Samsung’s foldable Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphone has seen a notable increase in sales, attributed to the “victory selfies” taken by athletes on the podium at the Paris Olympics. As a…
Chinese AV Startup WeRide Prepares for Big U.S. Market Debut
WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle (AV) startup, is actively preparing for its debut on the U.S. stock market. The company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to…
Alibaba Takes the Lead in AI Math Models with Qwen2-Math
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud division of the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, has released a new math-focused large language model (LLM) named Qwen2-Math, positioning it as the world’s most powerful AI…
ASUS Partners with AMD for Exclusive Gaming Promotion
ASUS and AMD have launched a new gaming campaign that includes a game bundle with two anticipated titles and a chance to win a themed graphics card. This initiative is…
Enhanced AI in Rabbit’s r1 Offers New Capabilities, Critics Still Waiting for Major Feature
Rabbit’s r1 AI assistant, which garnered attention at CES, has released some updates, though they may not address the concerns of its critics. The device now features a “beta rabbit”…
Anduril Industries Secures $1.5 Billion in Funding, Now Worth $14 Billion
Anduril Industries, a defense technology start-up, announced a significant milestone on Wednesday, raising $1.5 billion in its Series F funding round. This latest capital influx has elevated the company’s valuation…
Singapore Sees Increase in Chinese EV Launches with New Incentives
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are increasingly entering the Singaporean market as the government bolsters EV adoption through extended incentives and the expansion of charging infrastructure. Notable recent entries include…
South Korea Indicts Kakao Founder for Alleged Stock Manipulation
South Korean prosecutors have indicted Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of Kakao Corp, on charges of stock market manipulation, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. Kim, also known as Brian…
Intel’s Missed Investment in OpenAI Revealed
Intel’s missed opportunity to invest in OpenAI has surfaced as a pivotal moment in its struggle to keep pace in the AI era. Around seven years ago, Intel had the…
Stranded Starliner Astronauts Expected to Return Home Next Year
NASA announced that astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will likely return to Earth next year due to ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner…
NYC’s Weather Alert Drones Struggle with Spanish Announcements
New York City recently introduced a drone warning system to alert residents about hazardous weather conditions, but the system’s Spanish language capabilities have fallen short. On Wednesday, a resident recorded…
Rossmann Cuts Ties with Tesla Over Musk’s Political Stance
European drugstore giant Rossmann announced on Tuesday it will no longer purchase Tesla’s electric vehicles for its fleet, effective immediately. This decision follows Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s public support for…
China’s Robotaxi Revolution Threatens Ride-Hailing Drivers
China’s ride-hailing drivers, like 36-year-old Liu Yi from Wuhan, face new challenges as robotaxis become more prevalent. Liu, who began driving part-time this year due to a construction slowdown, fears…
Nokia and Swisscom Begin Nationwide Drone Service Deployment
Nokia and Swisscom are set to deploy a drone service network across Switzerland to enhance emergency responses and infrastructure inspections, as announced in a joint statement on Thursday. Nokia, the…
SoftBank-Backed Ola Electric Achieves $4 Billion Valuation in IPO
Ola Electric‘s initial public offering (IPO) received bids worth $1.8 billion, marking a significant milestone as the first stock offering by a pure-play electric vehicle (EV) maker in India. The…