TikTok Adds Lemon8 Integration Amid U.S. Ban Threat
TikTok users can now directly access ByteDance’s latest social media app, Lemon8, using their TikTok login, enabling seamless cross-sharing between the two platforms. Announced on Tuesday, the integration will let…
Nvidia and SoftBank Unveil First AI and 5G Telecom Network
Chipmaker Nvidia and SoftBank Corp have launched a pilot for the world’s first telecom network that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology. Announced on Wednesday, this collaboration pioneers a…
Tencent Reports 47% Profit Jump as Games and AI Drive Growth
Tencent posted a stronger-than-expected 47% profit surge in the third quarter, driven by gains in gaming, advertising, and cloud services, as announced on Wednesday. The Chinese social media and gaming…
Meta Cuts EU Ad-Free Prices by 40%, Adds Unskippable Ads for Free Users
Meta, under mounting pressure from European regulators, announced a 40% price cut for its ad-free Facebook and Instagram plans within the EU. Starting November 13, Meta’s ad-free plans now cost…
Tesla’s Cybertruck Hits Sixth Recall in a Year for Faulty Inverters
Tesla’s Cybertruck is facing yet another setback. The automaker just issued its sixth recall for the steel-bodied pickup, affecting 2,431 units built between November 2023 and July 2024. Tesla’s latest…
Vietnam Expands Chip Packaging as Companies Shift Production from China
Vietnam is rapidly expanding its footprint in the semiconductor back-end manufacturing sector, attracting foreign investment as companies reduce operations in China due to escalating trade tensions with Western nations. Foreign…
Samsung Shares Drop as Trump Tariff Concerns Spark Market Reaction
Samsung Electronics shares reached a four-year low on Wednesday, impacted by concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports under a possible new Donald Trump administration, as analysts note. The…
Meta Partners with US, UK Universities to Test VR in Classrooms
Meta is taking a big step to get virtual reality (VR) into classrooms, partnering with 13 universities across the U.S. and U.K. to see how VR might actually work for…
Guardian Pulls Official Accounts from Musk’s X
The Guardian has announced it will no longer post on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk and formerly known as Twitter. The decision, affecting more than 80…
Bluesky Soars with 1.25 Million New Users Post U.S. Election
In the wake of the recent U.S. presidential election, the social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant surge in users. Bluesky reported an influx of 1.25 million new users…
SoftBank Reports Major Profit Surge with Vision Fund’s Rebound
SoftBank’s Vision Fund division reported significant gains of 608.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) in its fiscal second quarter, as the Japanese conglomerate experienced a sharp rise in returns on its…
Apple Faces $3.8 Billion UK Lawsuit Over Alleged iCloud Monopoly
Apple finds itself at the center of a £3 billion lawsuit in the United Kingdom, claiming the tech giant has violated competition laws by imposing inflated prices on its iCloud…
Apple Reportedly Bringing AI-Powered Smart Home Hub to Walls in 2025
Apple may be preparing to join the smart home market in 2025 with a wall-mounted tablet designed to control home appliances, make video calls, and feature Apple Intelligence. According to…
Small Businesses Gain New AI Tool as Alibaba Expands International Reach
Alibaba has launched a new artificial intelligence-driven search engine, Accio, aimed at small businesses in Europe and the Americas to aid in sourcing supplies. This tool represents Alibaba’s strategic move…
French Newspapers Sue Social Platform X, Demand Payment for Shared News
French newspapers have banded together to take social platform X to court, accusing it of skirting a law that requires digital platforms to pay for reusing news content. Heavyweights like…
Baidu Launches AI Tools to Simplify App Development and Image Creation
Baidu Inc introduced a range of new AI-powered applications at the annual Baidu World Conference, marking a strategic push toward the commercial application of its AI advancements. The Chinese tech…
Intel Brings Back Free Coffee to Ease Workplace Woes
Intel, reeling from substantial layoffs and budget cuts, is attempting to boost employee morale by reintroducing free tea and coffee at its facilities. According to TechSpot, despite recent cuts affecting…
Japan Launches $65 Billion Boost for Domestic Chip and AI Sectors
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a $65 billion plan to support Japan’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors through subsidies and financial incentives. The initiative, targeting domestic chip production, aims…
TSMC and GlobalFoundries Set to Receive Final Chips Act Awards, Sources Say
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and GlobalFoundries, along with another unnamed chipmaker, are reportedly set to receive their final awards under the U.S. Chips and Science Act. The Commerce Department…
TikTok Awaits Trump’s Next Move on Potential U.S. Ban
Donald Trump is reportedly expected to challenge a potential U.S. ban on TikTok as a critical January deadline approaches. The ban would compel TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest…