Perplexity App Surges in Popularity Following Super Bowl Contest
Perplexity’s app has experienced a significant surge in downloads following its innovative Super Bowl contest, despite seeing no direct impact from OpenAI and Google’s advertisements. The app, which allows users…
Honda Initiates Recall of Nearly 300,000 Vehicles Over Engine Control Software Concerns
Honda has announced a major recall involving approximately 294,612 vehicles to address an identified issue with the engine control unit (ECU) software that could potentially lead to engine stalling or…
Taiwan’s Legacy Chip Industry Weighs Its Future as China Gains Ground
Taiwan’s legacy chip industry is at a crossroads as Chinese foundries rapidly expand their market share by offering steep price cuts and increasing production capacity. Powerchip Technology’s early move into…
DeepSeek AI Adoption Gains Momentum Among Chinese Firms
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor and the country’s top telecom providers are incorporating DeepSeek’s AI model into their offerings, joining a wave of firms eager to capitalize on the startup’s…
ByteDance Unveils Cutting-Edge AI System as Deepfake Concerns Mount
Researchers from TikTok owner ByteDance have introduced a groundbreaking AI system named OmniHuman-1, capable of generating some of the most realistic deepfake videos to date. This innovative technology requires only…
Australia Blocks DeepSeek on Government Devices Citing Security Concerns
Australia has taken decisive action by banning the use of DeepSeek on all government devices due to national security concerns. The Chinese artificial intelligence startup had previously garnered global attention…
OpenAI Expands Global Reach with Strategic Partnerships in Korea and Japan
OpenAI has announced a significant partnership with Kakao, a leading South Korean tech company, aiming to integrate its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into KakaoTalk, a popular messaging platform. This…
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S25 Ultra with Titanium Build
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has officially been unveiled, boasting a robust titanium construction that enhances its premium appeal. Set to ship starting February 3, this latest addition to Samsung’s…
DeepSeek’s AI Model Surges in Popularity, Challenging Industry Giants
DeepSeek, a burgeoning Chinese startup, has captured global attention with its open-source AI model, V3, propelling it to become the second most popular AI chatbot on the internet. The innovative…
Shein Makes a Fashionable Comeback in India with Strategic Reliance Retail Partnership
Shein, the Chinese fashion behemoth, has re-entered the Indian market after a five-year hiatus. The company was previously banned by Delhi due to data security concerns amidst geopolitical tensions. With…
Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee Cleared of Charges in High-Profile Merger Case
In a landmark ruling, a Seoul appeals court has upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee in a case involving accounting fraud and stock manipulation related…
DeepSeek Faces Global Bans Amid Security Concerns
DeepSeek, a rapidly growing AI company known for its chatbot applications and viral models, is facing increasing scrutiny and outright bans from a wide range of countries and government bodies.…
DeepSeek Quickly Secures Database After Exposure of Sensitive User Data
Chinese AI company DeepSeek recently addressed a serious security lapse involving an exposed back-end database that leaked sensitive information, including user chat histories and API keys, to the open internet.…
Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline Leads to Broad Sell-Off in Asian Crypto Stocks
On February 3, Asian cryptocurrency stocks experienced significant declines, with Bitcoin plummeting to $91,163 — its lowest level in over three weeks — sparking a broad market sell-off across various…
SEC Thailand Advances with Plans for Digital Token Trading Platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is set to introduce a trading platform utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) specifically for securities firms to engage in digital token trading. According…
India Considers Adjusting Crypto Policies in Response to Global Adoption
In response to increasing cryptocurrency adoption by other nations, the Indian government is reassessing its regulatory stance on digital assets. India’s economic affairs secretary, Ajay Seth, highlighted the borderless nature…
India Welcomes DeepSeek AI Models onto Local Servers Amidst Tight Data Controls
India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has expressed strong support for Chinese AI lab DeepSeek, announcing plans to host its large language models on domestic servers. This move marks a significant…
Instagram Unveils New Reels Analytics for Creators
Meta continues its pursuit of TikTok creators, particularly following the recent U.S. TikTok ban. Beyond offering substantial bonuses to TikTok creators for publishing Reels, Instagram has unveiled new tools to…
DeepSeek AI Model Triggers $1 Trillion Market Sell-Off After Trump’s AI Deal
A Chinese artificial intelligence startup’s latest AI model spooked markets Monday, leaving U.S. and European technology stocks on track for a $1 trillion wipeout, just a week after President Donald…
DeepSeek Stirs Debate in Silicon Valley with Groundbreaking AI Model
Since the release of DeepSeek’s open version of its reasoning model R1 earlier this week, the tech industry has been abuzz with strong opinions about the company’s achievement and its…