Microsoft avoids UK antitrust review for its investment in Mistral AI
Microsoft has been cleared of antitrust scrutiny in the UK over its recent investment in French AI startup, Mistral AI. On Friday, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded that…
Microsoft provides cloud customers with an innovative AMD alternative to Nvidia AI processors
SAN FRANCISCO – Microsoft announced plans to offer its cloud computing customers a new platform featuring AMD’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips, designed to compete with components made by Nvidia. Detailed…
Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Launch Starlink for Healthcare Sector
DENPASAR – Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, alongside Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, inaugurated SpaceX’s satellite internet service for Indonesia’s health sector on Sunday. This initiative aims…
Dance Videos of Modi and Rival Intensify AI Controversy in India Election
NEW DELHI – In a surprising turn of events during India’s 2024 general election, AI-generated videos featuring prominent political figures have sparked both amusement and concern. One video showcases an…
Hybrids Boost Profits for Toyota, Support Honda’s EV Goals
When Toyota Motor Corporation introduced the world’s first hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle, the Prius, in 1997, it initially incurred a loss on every unit sold. Fast forward to today, and booming…
TSMC reports no damage to its Arizona facilities following the incident.
Taipei – Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC confirmed on Thursday that there was no damage to its facilities after an incident occurred at its Arizona factory construction site. The incident involved a…
LanceDB secures a big $11M to develop an open-source multimodal AI database
Traditional tabular databases, long the backbone of data management, are proving inadequate in the AI era. These conventional systems struggle to manage complex data types such as vectors, images, videos,…
Snowflake invests in Metaplane to address data quality challenges hindering AI development.
Today, Snowflake announced an investment in Metaplane, a Boston-based startup specializing in identifying and rectifying data quality issues using an end-to-end AI-powered platform. Although the investment amount remains undisclosed, Snowflake…
High-Tech Innovations Successfully Transform Customer Experience
Are you prepared for a customer experience revolution driven by high-tech touchpoints? Imagine a world where interactions with businesses are seamless, personalized, and intuitive. From AI-powered chatbots to virtual shopping…
Apple to integrate its proprietary chips into data servers to enhance iOS 18’s AI capabilities.
Apple is poised to revolutionize its data centers by integrating its own high-end chips to enhance AI features in the forthcoming iOS 18. According to insiders familiar with the plans,…
Chinese companies advance in high-bandwidth memory production for AI chipsets
SINGAPORE/BEIJING – Two leading Chinese semiconductor companies have embarked on the early stages of producing high bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductors, a critical component in artificial intelligence (AI) chipsets. According to…
Indian insurance startup Go Digit secures $141M from anchor investors ahead of IPO
Go Digit, an emerging Indian insurance startup, has successfully raised $141 million from a diverse group of investors as part of its initial public offering (IPO) set to commence on…
YouTube to Restrict Hong Kong Protest Anthem Videos Following Court Ruling
YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., has agreed to block access to 32 video links within Hong Kong following a court order. Critics argue this move is a significant blow to…
Huawei’s flagship store surge in China sets the stage for an interesting showdown with Apple
HONG KONG – Huawei is revolutionizing its retail strategy by opening flagship stores in China, aiming to reclaim its position in the premium electronics market, the world’s largest smartphone market.…
AMD unveils the new Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F processors for global sale.
AMD has globally launched its latest additions to the processor lineup: the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. These new models enhance the Ryzen 8000G family by offering powerful…
Microsoft requests some China-based employees to relocate due to escalating Sino-US tensions.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.O) has initiated a significant internal move, requesting some of its China-based employees to consider relocating outside the country. This development comes as geopolitical tensions between the United…
Uber to acquire Foodpanda’s Taiwan unit from Delivery Hero in a $950 million cash deal.
Uber Technologies announced on Tuesday that it will purchase the Taiwan unit of Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda for $950 million in cash. This acquisition is a strategic move to bolster Uber…
Musk plans visit to Indonesia for Starlink launch, according to minister
Elon Musk, the influential tycoon and owner of SpaceX, is scheduled to visit Indonesia this Sunday to inaugurate the launch of Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, according to announcements made…
Sony shares soar 12% following buyback, dividend plans, and an improved profit outlook.
Tokyo – Shares in Sony Group saw a significant surge of 12% in early Tokyo trading on Wednesday following the company’s announcement of several strategic initiatives aimed at boosting shareholder…
China’s inaugural sodium-ion battery energy storage station may reduce dependence on lithium.
The launch of China’s first large-scale sodium-ion battery energy storage station could significantly impact the clean energy sector. This new technology is being viewed as a promising alternative to lithium-ion…