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Sonos CEO Apologizes for Troubled App Rollout, Promises Fixes

Sonos has publicly apologized for the problematic rollout of its redesigned mobile app, which has led to significant customer frustration and a series of technical issues. The app, released in…

Jio Joins Forces with MediaTek to Revolutionize the Two-Wheeler EV Market

India’s conglomerate Jio has partnered with Taiwanese semiconductor leader MediaTek to enhance the growing electric scooter market with advanced digital dashboards. Announced at an industry event in New Delhi on…

Toyota Announces Plans for New EV Battery Plant to Power Future Lexus Models, Reports Nikkei

Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to build a new battery plant for electric vehicles (EVs) in Fukuoka, located in the southwestern region of Japan. The Nikkei business daily reported…

SK Hynix Announces $6.8 Billion Chip Plant in South Korea, Boosting Nvidia Supply Chain

Memory chip giant SK Hynix announced on Friday plans to invest 9.4 trillion Korean won ($6.8 billion) in constructing a new semiconductor manufacturing plant. The new facility, known as a…

IBM Boosted by Growing Demand for Software and AI Despite Decline in Consulting

IBM has exceeded analysts’ expectations for its second-quarter revenue and increased its annual growth forecast for its software division, benefiting from a surge in AI-related spending by clients eager to…

Meta Shuts Down 63,000 Instagram Accounts Linked to Sextortion Scams

Meta has recently removed 63,000 Instagram accounts linked to sextortion scams, primarily targeting American men. This action is part of a larger effort to combat such scams on the platform.…

UK School Under Fire for Unlawful Facial-Recognition Use

An English school has faced criticism from the U.K.’s data protection regulator for using facial recognition technology without obtaining explicit consent from students. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about privacy,…

Disney and Warner Bros. Launch New Streaming Bundle, Starting at $16.99/Month

Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have launched a new streaming bundle in the United States, combining Disney+, Hulu, and Max services. Starting Thursday, July 25, the bundle is available at…

Spain Launches Antitrust Probe into Apple’s App Store

Spain’s competition authority, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), has initiated an investigation into Apple’s App Store, citing concerns that the tech giant may be imposing…

Taiwanese Rocket Startup Poised to Test Japan’s Ambitious Space Hub Vision

A Taiwanese startup, TiSpace, is set to become the first foreign company to launch a rocket from Japan by early next year. This initiative is part of a broader strategy…

AI and Tech Innovations Revolutionize Paris 2024: A Game-Changer in Sports

With applications ranging from athlete safeguarding to enhanced broadcast experiences and efficient energy management, artificial intelligence (AI) and technology innovations are set to transform some aspects of the Olympic Games…

Revolut Receives UK Banking License After Three-Year Wait

Revolut, the prominent British fintech company, announced on Thursday, July 25 that it has obtained a banking license with restrictions from the U.K.’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). This achievement concludes…

SK Hynix Achieves Record Quarterly Profit in 6 Years, Driven by AI Chip Dominance

SK Hynix, a leading global memory chipmaker, announced that its second-quarter profits have reached the highest level in six years, thanks to its strong position in the advanced memory chip…

Waymo Gains $5 Billion Support from Alphabet

Alphabet will invest up to $5 billion in its self-driving subsidiary, Waymo, over the next few years. This announcement was made by Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat during the company’s second-quarter…

Chinese AI Video Model Allegedly Censors Politically Sensitive Content

A new video-generating AI model named Kling, developed by Beijing-based Kuaishou, is now widely accessible. However, it appears to censor politically sensitive topics linked to its country of origin, China.…

LG Energy Solution Lowers Earnings Forecast Amid Sluggish EV Demand; Shares Plummet

South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) has issued a warning about a revenue decline for this year, projecting a drop of over 20%. The company attributes this decline…

Elon Musk Reschedules Tesla Robotaxi Unveiling to October 10

Elon Musk announced a new date for unveiling Tesla’s “robotaxi” prototype, now set for October 10, after delaying the original reveal planned for August 8. Musk indicated that the delay…

Telegram Surpasses 950 Million Users, Announces Plans for New App Store Launch

Messaging app Telegram has reached 950 million active users, with the company’s founder Pavel Durov announcing plans to surpass the 1 billion mark by the end of this year. Durov…

Mattel Reveals New Barbie Project Friendship Game

Mattel, in collaboration with Outright Games, has announced the upcoming release of Barbie Project Friendship, an adventure game celebrating the 65th anniversary of Barbie. The game, available from October 25th,…

Baidu’s Robotaxi Vision Faces Scrutiny Despite Recent Stock Surge

China’s rapid adoption of autonomous driving technology is not generating the expected optimism for Baidu Inc., as analysts struggle to identify a new growth catalyst for the company. Baidu’s shares,…