Checkfirst Secures a big $1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding to Enhance Remote Inspections and Audits with AI
In the complex world of Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC), the figure of an inspector with a clipboard is familiar. These professionals meticulously check that safety and operational protocols,…
Salesforce study shows Singapore workers’ AI trust and control concerns.
A comprehensive study conducted by Salesforce, focusing on the perceptions and attitudes of Singaporean workers towards artificial intelligence (AI), has highlighted significant apprehensions regarding the control and trustworthiness of AI…
Tesla Emerges as Luminar’s Largest Lidar Customer Despite CEO’s Criticism
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has previously dismissed lidar sensors as a “crutch” for autonomous vehicles, has emerged as the largest customer of lidar company Luminar. This revelation comes from…
Siemens Energy Revamps Leadership at Struggling Wind Division, Improves Financial Forecast
Frankfurt/Duesseldorf, May 8 – Siemens Energy has announced a major leadership reshuffle within its wind turbine division, Siemens Gamesa, signaling a fresh approach to tackle ongoing challenges. Jochen Eickholt, the…
Wayve Achieves Record AI Funding in UK with $1 Billion Series C Round
Wayve, a U.K.-based startup focused on autonomous driving technologies, has secured $1.05 billion in Series C funding, establishing a record as the largest AI fundraise in the U.K. and placing…
Tesla Required to Submit Autopilot Recall Data to NHTSA by July or Face $135 Million Penalty
Tesla is currently under a significant regulatory spotlight as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) demands detailed information on updates made to the company’s Autopilot driver assistance systems. This…
Honda collaborates with Japanese taxi firms to launch autonomous driving service
TOKYO – In a significant move within the autonomous vehicle sector, Honda Motor Co. has announced a strategic partnership with major taxi operators to introduce self-driving taxis in Japan. This…
TikTok Fights Back: Sues US Government Over Threatened App Ban
TikTok has taken legal action against the U.S. government in response to a new law that mandates the sale of the app by its parent company, ByteDance, within a year…
Google pivots its innovative AI strategy towards bolstering cybersecurity.
In an effort to redefine cybersecurity approaches for organizations worldwide, Google has introduced its latest innovation, Google Threat Intelligence. This initiative marks a significant step forward in harnessing the power…
3 Key Considerations When Crafting Your Smart SEO Strategy
Before diving into setting your strategy, it’s crucial to ask the right questions. These questions serve as the compass guiding your decisions and actions. By probing deeper, you can uncover…
U.S. withdraws certain export permits for chip sales to Huawei, aiming to limit China’s technological influence.
In a significant move that underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China over technological dominance, the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the revocation of certain licenses…
AI surge expected to drive data centre transactions in Asia this year
SYDNEY/HONG KONG/SINGAPORE — As the artificial intelligence (AI) boom intensifies, global private equity investors and asset managers are preparing for an influx of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as…
Luminar Reduces Workforce by 20% and Outsources Lidar Production
Luminar, a prominent lidar technology company, has announced a significant reduction of its workforce by 20% and plans to outsource more of its lidar production to adapt to an “asset-light”…
Apple Reportedly Working on Chips to Power AI Software in Data Centers
Apple is reportedly advancing its artificial intelligence capabilities by developing proprietary chips designed for data center applications, known as Project ACDC (Apple Chips in Data Center). This initiative, highlighted in…
Echelon X, the premier tech conference in Southeast Asia, is scheduled for May 15-16 in Singapore.
Singapore, May 2024 — The esteemed tech and startup platform, e27, has announced the launch of its latest and potentially most significant event to date, Echelon X. Celebrating its tenth…
Opera’s Aria Now Summarizes Web Pages on Android Devices
Opera has enhanced the functionality of its in-browser AI assistant, Aria, by introducing a new feature that allows the tool to summarize text-based web pages on Android devices. This development…
Bedrock Studio is Amazon’s initiative to streamline the development of generative AI applications.
Amazon has introduced Bedrock Studio, a new component of its generative AI platform, Bedrock. This innovative tool is designed to provide organizations with the resources needed to experiment with, develop,…
Boeing Starliner Launch Delayed Due to Technical Issue
Boeing’s first crewed mission using the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to transport astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), was postponed just hours before the planned launch. Citing concerns with…
Amazon pledges to invest US$9 billion to amplify its cloud investment in Singapore.
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in Southeast Asia, Amazon.com Inc has announced plans to invest a staggering US$9 billion (RM42.66 billion) into expanding its cloud computing infrastructure…
Tesla Layoffs Continue: Supercharger Team Completely Dissolved
Tesla has embarked on another round of layoffs, marking a continuous trend of workforce reduction that now extends into its fourth week. According to recent reports by Business Insider and…