ByteDance to Slash 450 Jobs in Indonesia Following TikTok Shop-Tokopedia Merger Deal
ByteDance, the Chinese social media behemoth and parent company of TikTok, is set to cut approximately 450 jobs at its Indonesian e-commerce division. This move represents the first significant round…
Huawei denies interesting offer to invest in ex-unicorn Royole, a bankrupt Chinese flexible display maker
Huawei Technologies, the world’s largest telecommunications equipment vendor, firmly denied any plans to invest in Royole Corp, a former Chinese tech darling known for its pioneering foldable smartphones. This statement…
Google Set to Flood Free Streaming TV Channels with Ads
Google is set to expand its advertising reach with the launch of the Google TV network, a new advertising platform targeting users of Google TV-powered streaming boxes and smart TVs.…
This Tokyo Humanoid Robot Could Become a Driver
A group of researchers at the University of Tokyo, including one who consults for Toyota, believe that the future of autonomous vehicles may involve a humanoid robot behind the wheel.…
Chinese AI social media apps gain traction abroad, lag at home
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are experiencing a noticeable increase in demand for their social media applications in international markets, contrasting with the more moderate uptake on the mainland. This…
Elon Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Co-founders
Elon Musk has withdrawn his lawsuit against OpenAI, its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, and other associated parties, as confirmed by court documents ahead of a scheduled hearing in…
The U.S. may impose more limits on China’s AI chip tech access.
In an escalating move to safeguard its technological prowess, the Biden administration is reportedly considering tightening restrictions on China’s access to sophisticated semiconductor technology, a move that could have significant…
OpenAI Appoints New Leaders and Integrates ChatGPT with Apple Devices
OpenAI has declared significant organizational changes and a new strategic partnership on Monday, June 10. The company announced the hiring of Sarah Friar as Chief Financial Officer and Kevin Weil…
Mistral Secures $640M to Compete in Global AI Race
In an ambitious leap forward, Paris-based Mistral AI has announced a substantial $640 million in Series B funding, a mix of equity and debt. This new financial influx elevates the…
Adobe Revises Terms to Reassure Users on AI Training Practices
Adobe has announced an overhaul of its terms of service, explicitly stating that it will not use customer work to train its artificial intelligence models. This announcement was made through…
Amazon’s AWS Expands in Asia-Pacific with New Taiwan Region
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a division of the U.S. tech giant Amazon, is set to establish a new infrastructure region in Taiwan by early 2025. This move is part of…
Linq Secures $6.6 Million in Funding to Enhance Research for Financial Analysts with AI Technology
In the swiftly evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the finance industry stands out as an early adopter, Linq, keen on harnessing the power of generative AI tools for enhanced…
Apple Vision Pro Debuts in China, Japan, and Singapore This Month.
Apple announced on Tuesday a major expansion of its high-end virtual reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, marking the gadget’s debut in several key Asian markets. Scheduled to launch on…
Temu Attracts More Repeat Buyers than eBay, Challenges Amazon
In a surprising shift in the e-commerce landscape, Chinese online shopping platform Temu has begun to outperform eBay in terms of monthly repeat customers, despite being in the U.S. market…
UK and Canadian Regulators Investigate 23andMe Data Breach
Privacy watchdogs from the United Kingdom and Canada have embarked on a joint investigation following a data breach at the genetic testing company 23andMe. This breach, disclosed by 23andMe last…
Sources Indicate MediaTek Is Developing Arm-Based Chips for Microsoft’s AI-Enabled Laptops
TAIPEI/SAN FRANCISCO — In a bold move that could reshape the competitive landscape of the PC hardware industry, Taiwanese semiconductor company MediaTek is reportedly developing an Arm-based chip designed to…
LinkedIn Restricts Ad Targeting in EU Following Data Use Complaint
LinkedIn has announced a change in its advertising practices in the European Union, ceasing to allow advertisers to target users based on their activity in LinkedIn Groups. This decision follows…
Indians Become Enthusiasts of 10-Minute Grocery Delivery Apps, Impacting Small Retailers
In the bustling suburbs of Mumbai, a revolution in grocery shopping is unfolding at Swiggy‘s warehouse. Employees, under the watchful eye of digital timers, scurry to process grocery orders within…
Club Penguin Fans Allegedly Behind Recent Disney Data Theft
Disney has suffered a significant data breach, with 2.5GB of internal data stolen, including developer tools and corporate strategies. The breach was highlighted in a recent BleepingComputer report which revealed…
Activists in Seoul Create ‘Smart Balloons’ to Deliver Messages into North Korea
In the shadowy conflict between North and South Korea, an innovative form of protest has emerged from a Seoul-based activist group. Harnessing advanced technology, this group crafts “smart balloons” designed…