Amazon Finalizes $4 Billion Investment in AI Titan Anthropic
In a move signaling Amazon’s continued commitment to innovation and technological advancement, the e-commerce giant has injected an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, a burgeoning powerhouse in the field of…
Spotify Introduces AI Playlists Crafted from User Prompts
Spotify is elevating its playlist game with the introduction of AI-generated playlists, a feature that pushes the boundaries of personalized music curation. This newly introduced beta feature allows users to…
Singaporean Celebrities Adopt AI Avatars through the innovative IdoLive
In a groundbreaking move that could potentially shift the dynamics of online marketing and livestreaming, Singapore-based startup IdoLive has unveiled its services, setting a new benchmark as Southeast Asia’s pioneer…
Instagram Launches ‘Spring Bonus’ to Incentivize Creators for Engaging Content
Instagram has launched a new incentive program, the “spring bonus,” aimed at rewarding select creators for their engaging content, including reels, photo carousels, and single-image posts. This initiative is an…
Huawei smartly follows Xiaomi into the EV market, starting battery production for its partner.
In a significant stride towards electrification, Huawei Technologies, in partnership with Chery Automobile, has commenced the mass delivery of its eagerly awaited luxury electric vehicle (EV), the Luxeed S7. This…
Government Consulting Firm Hacked: 340,000 Social Security Numbers Taken
U.S. consulting firm Greylock McKinnon Associates (GMA) reported a data breach that resulted in the theft of up to 341,650 Social Security numbers. This breach, disclosed on a Friday on…
Japan authorizes $3.9 billion in financial support for semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus
Tokyo – Japan has taken a bold step towards reclaiming its status as a leader in the semiconductor industry, a sector pivotal to the modern global economy. The country’s industry…
iHeartMedia’s Triton Digital Enhances Ad Safety with Sounder Acquisition
iHeartMedia-owned Triton Digital announced the acquisition of Sounder, an AI-driven startup specializing in brand safety and suitability. However, the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Approximately six months…
Born Ready initiates a $10 million fund to support Web3 projects across the APAC region
Born Ready, a venture fund at the forefront of Web3 innovation, joins forces with Catalyze Research to unveil the Catalyze Futureverse Ecosystem Fund, a US$10 million investment initiative. This collaboration…
Agility Robotics Layoff Workers to Aim for Commercialization
Agility Robotics confirmed on Thursday, April 4th, that it had reduced its workforce by a “small number” of employees. The Oregon-based company cites this move as part of its broader…
Amid antitrust scrutiny, Microsoft is set to globally separate Teams from Office.
BRUSSELS – In a significant move reshaping the landscape of digital collaboration tools, tech behemoth Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.O) has announced its decision to sell its popular chat and video application,…
Amazon Trims Hundreds of Jobs in AWS Cloud Computing Sector
Amazon has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, particularly within its AWS Cloud Computing Unit. The company confirmed on Wednesday, April 3rd its decision to eliminate “a few hundred…
In the technological competition against the US, China lags behind in a crucial resource: its own version of OpenAI.
In the fierce competition for technological supremacy, China finds itself lagging behind the United States in the critical arena of generative artificial intelligence (AI). While Nvidia, an American tech giant,…
Singapore’s regulatory authority for competition scrutinized the possible Grab and Delivery Hero agreement.
In a move aimed at safeguarding fair competition within Singapore’s burgeoning food delivery market, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) recently concluded its investigation into discussions between Grab…
New Payment Options for iOS Music Apps in the EU
Apple is making significant updates to its payment system for music streaming apps within the European Union. According to a recent update spotted by 9to5Mac on the Apple Developer guidelines…
China’s car market, a competitive battleground, is central to the worldwide electric vehicle revolution.
China’s dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market has reached unprecedented levels, with established car manufacturers and tech upstarts alike vying for supremacy in this rapidly evolving industry. As the…
Ford Faces Further Delays in EV Production, Shifts Focus to Hybrids
Ford has announced further delays in the production of its highly anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) affecting two key models: Instead, Ford plans to introduce hybrids across its U.S. lineup. The…
AMD Quietly Adds Two New Ryzen 5 7235H & 7235HS “Zen 3+” APUs to Its Lineup for Laptops and Desktops
In a strategic move to solidify its presence in both the notebook and desktop platforms, AMD has quietly introduced two new Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), the Ryzen 5 7235H and…
OpenAI GPT-4 Training Fueled by Over a Million Hours of YouTube Transcripts
Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported on the AI industry’s growing concerns over the scarcity of valuable training data. Following up, The New York Times provided insights into…
The ban on TikTok might adversely affect Amazon merchants seeking other options.
In a significant legislative move, the US House of Representatives, in March, overwhelmingly passed a bill targeting ByteDance‘s TikTok, potentially requiring the company to divest the app or face a…