China Faces Struggles in Developing Domestic Nvidia Rival
Chinese companies are ramping up their efforts to develop an alternative to Nvidia’s AI chips, but significant hurdles remain. The U.S. sanctions, coupled with Nvidia’s dominance in AI chip technology,…
Meta Could Be Fined Heavily for Linking Facebook and Marketplace
Meta faces potential fines from the European Commission following accusations that the company leveraged its Facebook platform to promote its Marketplace service, stifling competition in the process. According to a…
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Supply H3 Rockets for Eutelsat Launches by 2027
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has secured a deal to provide multiple H3 rocket launches for France’s Eutelsat Group starting in 2027. This contract represents a significant achievement for Japan’s…
Apple Intelligence to Support German, Italian, Korean, and More in 2025
Apple announced that its generative AI tool, Apple Intelligence, will expand to more languages by 2025. This update will support German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and localized versions of English…
Google Wins Court Battle Over $1.7 Billion EU Fine For Anti-Competitive Advertising
Google’s appeal to the European Union’s General Court has resulted in a significant reduction of the penalties the company faces in Europe. In 2019, Google was hit with a €1.5…
YouTube Teams Up with Shopee to Expand E-Commerce in Southeast Asia
YouTube and Shopee have partnered to launch an online shopping service in Indonesia, with plans to expand across Southeast Asia. This collaboration allows users to purchase items showcased on YouTube…
X Temporarily Restored for Some Users in Brazil
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has temporarily reappeared for many users in Brazil after being blocked for over two weeks. This reactivation is due to X’s…
Fisker Agrees to Cover Recall Repair Costs for Ocean Owners
Fisker has changed its position regarding recall repairs for Ocean SUV owners, now stating that it will cover both parts and labor costs. This announcement follows the company’s initial communication,…
AI Takes Center Stage at Tech Week Singapore 2024 as Industry Leaders Gather
Tech Week Singapore 2024 will gather top global tech leaders, government officials, and industry experts to explore the future of digital transformation in Asia, with a primary focus on artificial…
OpenAI o1 Model Receives High Praise from Moonshot AI Founder
OpenAI’s latest model, OpenAI o1, marks a notable advancement in artificial intelligence, particularly in its ability to perform complex tasks. Yang Zhilin, founder and CEO of Moonshot AI, praised the…
Epic Games Store Launches on iPad in the EU
Epic Games has announced the availability of the Epic Games Store on iPadOS in the European Union. This follows the recent implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires…
Intuitive Machines Secures $4.82 Billion NASA Contract for Lunar Communications Network
Intuitive Machines has secured a groundbreaking contract with NASA to develop a satellite constellation aimed at providing vital navigation and communications for future lunar missions. This significant contract, which could…
Princeton Digital Makes Major Land Purchases to Support AI Growth in Asia
Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has expanded its land holdings in India, Malaysia, and Indonesia to accommodate the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services. The company aims to increase…
Intel Edged Out by AMD in PlayStation 6 Chip Race
Intel was reportedly close to winning the contract to design the chip for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 6, according to a report from Reuters. Despite strong competition from AMD, which has…
Apple Pauses iPadOS 18 Update for M4 iPad Pros Due to Bricking Issues
Apple has temporarily halted the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pros due to reports of devices becoming unresponsive after the installation. The company has stopped signing…
Microsoft and BlackRock Form $100 Billion AI Infrastructure Partnership
Microsoft and BlackRock have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration, joining forces to form a group of companies aimed at raising up to $100 billion. The funds will develop data centers…
OpenAI Restructures Safety Oversight, Removes Altman from Committee
OpenAI has significantly revamped its safety and security practices, introducing a new independent board oversight committee. This major shift marks a departure from the previous structure, with CEO Sam Altman…
China Criticizes EU EV Tariffs, Citing Harm to German Economy
China’s commerce minister, Wang Wentao, has expressed concerns over the European Union’s impending tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), warning that the move will harm both China and Germany. He argued…
Snap Unveils New AR Glasses Amid Struggles in Ad Business
Snap on Tuesday, September 17, introduced its fifth-generation augmented reality glasses, Spectacles, designed to overlay digital graphics onto the real world. These glasses are currently only accessible to developers who…
Vietnam Faces US Pressure Over Undersea Cable Decisions
The United States is actively encouraging Vietnam to avoid using Chinese firms, particularly HMN Technologies, in its plans to build 10 new undersea cables by 2030. Vietnam, dealing with aging…