Huawei Executive Dismisses Concerns Over Advanced Chip Shortage Impacting China’s AI Goals
At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, a three-day event that began on Thursday, Huawei’s senior executive Zhang Ping’an dismissed concerns that a shortage of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips…
SoftBank has discussed funding an energy project with banks, The Information reports.
In a strategic move to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for energy driven by advancements in generative artificial intelligence, Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group is actively engaging in discussions with…
Binance.US ‘Prepared’ for SEC Legal Showdown
Binance.US, the United States-based branch of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is gearing up for an extended legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to an announcement…
Crypto ‘Relief Rally’ May Be Just Beginning, with Sellers Exhausted
The cryptocurrency markets may be poised for a “relief rally” following a tumultuous June, with analysts suggesting that selling pressure on exchanges has eased. Crypto intelligence platform Santiment posted an…
Hyundai and LG Energy of South Korea Launch Indonesia’s First Battery Cell Plant
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have opened a $1.1 billion battery cell plant in Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the country’s ambitions to become an electric vehicle…
Australia Spy Agency Partners with Amazon to Move Intelligence Data to the Cloud
SYDNEY – In a significant technological advancement, Australia will transition its top secret intelligence data to the cloud through a A$2 billion deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Defence Minister…
Foxconn Secures License to Invest an Additional $551 Million in Vietnam, Media Reports
Foxconn Singapore has been granted a license to invest $551 million in two innovative projects aimed at producing smart entertainment products and smart-system equipment in Quang Ninh, a northern province…
Samsung’s Exynos W1000 Chip to Power the Upcoming Galaxy Watch7 Series
Samsung is set to showcase its latest innovation in smartwatch technology at the much-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris on July 10. The tech giant has recently announced the Exynos…
Huawei and Wuhan Xinxin team up on high-bandwidth memory chips despite US restrictions.
Huawei Technologies has announced a strategic collaboration with Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to advance the development of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. These cutting-edge memory chips are integral to the…
Japan introduces humanoid robot for railway maintenance operations
In an innovative step toward addressing labor shortages and enhancing safety, West Japan Railway has unveiled a new humanoid robot designed to assist with maintenance work. While its appearance may…
Nintendo President Confirms Generative AI Will Not Be Used in Games
Despite the growing trend of video game corporations implementing generative AI technology, Nintendo has taken a unique and public stance against its widespread use. President Shuntaro Furukawa explained the company’s…
Japan’s Government Phases Out Floppy Disks
In a significant technological shift, Japan has bid farewell to floppy disks, marking the end of an era for the country’s government computer systems. Announced by the Japan Digital Agency…
AI Boom Predicted to Amplify Samsung’s Q2 Profits by 13-Fold
Samsung Electronics is on track to report a remarkable 13-fold increase in second-quarter profit compared to the same period last year, driven by a resurgence in memory chip prices fueled…
Japanese Olympic athletes will sport specially designed outfits to block infrared cameras.
At the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Japan’s athletes will don cutting-edge uniforms made from a novel fabric that effectively absorbs infrared light, according to a report by Le Monde. This…
China’s BYD is set to surpass Tesla as the top producer of battery electric vehicles.
Chinese electric vehicle startup BYD is on track to surpass Tesla in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales this year, with its market share expected to surge significantly, according to Counterpoint…
EU Targets China’s Temu and Shein with Proposed Import Duty
The European Union (EU) is planning to impose customs duties on inexpensive goods purchased from Chinese online retailers, including Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. This move, reported by the Financial Times…
South Korea Crypto Body Says Mass Token Delistings ‘Unlikely’ Amid New Laws
A group of 20 South Korean crypto exchanges has eased concerns that the country’s new digital asset regulations would lead to a mass delisting of tokens. The Digital Asset Exchange…
Cameras may soon have the capability to identify drivers impaired by alcohol.
Researchers in Australia have developed an innovative computer tracking system capable of detecting, via camera images, the level of inebriation of motorists. If successfully combined with surveillance cameras, this technology…
Japan’s SmartHR raises $140M Series E as HR tech demand boosts ARR to $100M.
SmartHR, a cloud-based human resources and labor management software startup, announced on Monday that it has successfully raised $140 million in a Series E funding round. The round was led…
In 2024, President Biden revoked eight licenses for China’s Huawei.
The Biden administration has revoked eight licenses this year that had previously allowed some companies to ship goods to Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei. This action, first reported by Reuters,…