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,…
Apple Introduces Eye-Tracking in iPhones and iPads
Apple has announced the introduction of eye-tracking capabilities to recent iPhone and iPad models, enhancing accessibility features across its devices. This update arrives just in time for Global Accessibility Awareness…
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…
Tesla Sued Over Air Pollution Claims at Fremont Factory
Tesla faces legal challenges over environmental concerns at its Fremont, California factory, as the Environmental Democracy Project has filed a lawsuit alleging Tesla’s non-compliance with the Clean Air Act. This…
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…
Meta Faces EU Probe Over Child Safety and Behavioral Addictions
The European Commission has officially launched a rigorous investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. to assess potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This investigation targets the social media giant’s…
OpenAI Forms Partnership with Reddit to Access User Data for AI Training
OpenAI has announced a strategic partnership with Reddit, gaining access to a real-time feed of Reddit’s content, including posts and replies. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing OpenAI’s conversational AI,…
OpenAI’s Leadership Shakeup Intensifies as Jan Leike Resigns
OpenAI faces a leadership crisis marked by the exit of key safety-focused members. This trend began with Leopold Aschenbrenner’s departure due to alleged information leaks, followed by Daniel Kokotajlo and…
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…
Uber Launches Shuttle Service, New Caregiver Features, and More at Go-Get Event
Uber has unveiled a series of new features and services at its annual Go-Get showcase in New York City, aimed at enhancing user convenience and expanding its market presence in…
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…
Musk Reverses Course, Rehires Supercharger Team to Expand EV Charging Stations
Tesla has recently reinstated the hiring process for its Supercharger team, which CEO Elon Musk unexpectedly laid off two weeks ago, despite the 500-strong team’s role in managing the extensive…
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…
Instagram Expands Its Creator Marketplace to 10 Additional Countries
Instagram is broadening the scope of its creator marketplace, now reaching 10 additional countries, enhancing the platform for brands and creators to collaborate effectively. Initially rolled out in the U.S.…