TikTok Introduces Several AI Tools to Transform Brand Advertising
TikTok has unveiled a series of new AI-powered tools aimed at transforming advertising strategies for brands. Announced at its fourth annual TikTok World product summit, the tech giant introduced ‘TikTok…
Orca AI secures a huge $23M from OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures
The concept of autonomous navigation is no longer confined to cars; it has expanded into the maritime sector, revolutionizing the way ships traverse the seas. The “autonomous navigation” market, where…
Unify Launches Tool to Help Developers Pick the Best LLM
Unify, a British startup founded by an Imperial College alum, is revolutionizing how developers select the most suitable large language models (LLMs) for specific tasks with its new router tool.…
China’s Lenovo Continues Revenue Growth Streak, Surpassing Expectations
China’s Lenovo Group reported a 9% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, reaching $13.8 billion, as the world’s largest personal computer (PC) manufacturer emerges from the COVID-19-induced demand slump. The revenue for…
Bolster, maker of CheckPhish, raises $14M led by Microsoft’s M12.
A deceptive email containing a seemingly legitimate link, which is actually malicious, remains one of the most dangerous and successful tricks in a cybercriminal’s arsenal. An AI startup named Bolster,…
Spotify Shuts Down Car Thing by Year-End, No Refunds Offered
Spotify has announced that it will deactivate its Car Thing devices, rendering them unusable by the end of this year. This decision concludes Spotify’s short-lived venture into hardware, which ended…
China’s Xiaohongshu App Targets Wealthy Female Gen Z Users
Teresa Cheung, a 60-year-old actress from Hong Kong, captivated her nearly 1.8 million followers on Xiaohongshu with a seven-hour livestream. Demonstrating a palette of eyeshadow, she showcased a dark berry-colored…
Google’s AI Search Features Generate Humorous Yet Concerning Errors
Google’s recent enhancement to its search engine, designed to improve user interaction by providing quick, AI-generated summaries for queries, has instead garnered attention for its inaccurate and often humorous outputs.…
Sony prioritizes creativity in better games, movies, music, sensors, and IP over gadgets.
Tokyo, Japan: Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony has announced a strategic pivot towards fostering creativity in movies, animation, and video games, moving away from its historical emphasis on consumer…
Bluesky Users Can Now Send DMs
Bluesky has officially introduced direct messaging (DM) capabilities, the company announced on Wednesday, May 22. This new feature marks a significant step for the platform, as it plans to “fully…
SingTel’s annual profit plunges by over 50% due to a US$2.3 billion impairment charge
Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) reported a significant 64% drop in its full-year net profit for the fiscal year ending 2023, primarily due to a substantial impairment charge of S$3.1 billion (RM10.8…
Neuralink’s Pioneering Patient Stays Optimistic Despite Challenges in Brain-Implant Trial
Four months after undergoing a groundbreaking medical procedure to implant a Neuralink device in his brain, Noland Arbaugh, the first human subject in the clinical trial, continues to demonstrate resilience…
Patronus AI secures $17M to tackle AI hallucinations and copyright issues.
As companies race to implement generative AI, concerns about the accuracy and safety of large language models (LLMs) threaten to derail widespread enterprise adoption. Stepping into the fray is Patronus…
OpenAI and News Corp Announce Partnership to Train AI with Journalistic Content
OpenAI has entered into a significant multi-year global partnership with News Corp., an agreement that grants the AI company access to a wealth of journalistic content from News Corp.’s extensive…
South Korea allocates a record US$19 billion for chipmaking development
In a significant move to strengthen its semiconductor industry, South Korea has introduced a $19 billion package of incentives aimed at bolstering its chip sector. This initiative is set to…
Truecaller and Microsoft Let Users Answer Calls with Their Own AI Voice
Truecaller has teamed up with Microsoft to introduce an innovative feature that enables users to create an AI replica of their voice to answer phone calls. This collaboration leverages Microsoft’s…
Microsoft Faces Scrutiny Over New ‘Recall’ AI Feature That Monitors User’s Every PC Move
Microsoft’s recent introduction of an AI-powered feature named Recall has drawn significant scrutiny from both cybersecurity experts and regulatory bodies. The Recall feature, designed to log and index users’ PC…
Newgen collaborates with ASEAN Business Partners to broaden its presence in Southeast Asia
Newgen Software has announced a strategic partnership with ASEAN Business Partners (ABP), marking a significant step towards enhancing the digital banking landscape across Southeast Asia. This collaboration focuses on deploying…
Spotify Unveils Spotify Mix, A New Custom Font for a Visual Upgrade
Spotify introduces its own custom font, Spotify Mix, across its platform. Developed in collaboration with Dinamo Typefaces, this bespoke typeface replaces the previously used Circular font. Spotify Mix is inspired…
Disney reaches agreement to sell stake in Tata Play, reports Bloomberg News
In a significant move, Walt Disney has agreed to sell its stake in Tata Play, the satellite TV provider owned by India’s Tata Group. This deal values Tata Play at…