South Korean Morphing Wheel Aims to Redefine Accessibility in Robotics
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) are pioneering a ‘morphing’ wheel technology that could redefine accessibility and movement in robots, wheelchairs, and unmanned vehicles. This adaptive…
Spotify Launches Paid Program for Video Podcasters
Spotify just announced a new “Partner Program” that pays creators for popular video content on its platform. Starting January 2, 2025, video podcast hosts can rake in revenue through Spotify’s…
China-Linked Hackers Breach U.S. Telecom Networks, Steal Surveillance Data
Chinese-linked hackers accessed surveillance data meant for U.S. law enforcement after infiltrating the networks of several telecom companies, according to a statement from U.S. authorities on Wednesday. The FBI and…
Amazon Challenges Temu and Shein with Discount Storefront ‘Haul’
Amazon is entering the ultra-low-price market with its latest storefront, Amazon Haul, aiming to capture deal-savvy customers who have flocked to popular platforms like Temu and Shein. Accessible exclusively via…
EU Publishes First Draft Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Mode
The European Union has taken a significant step toward regulating artificial intelligence with the publication of a draft Code of Practice. This initial version targets providers of general-purpose AI models,…
China Closing the Tech Gap with the West Says Microsoft President
Microsoft’s President and Vice-Chairman, Brad Smith, cautioned against assumptions that China lags behind the U.S. and Europe in tech advancements, suggesting that China is narrowing the gap with the West.…
Google to End Political Ads in the EU
Google plans to stop serving political ads in the European Union next year, citing concerns over new regulations aimed at enhancing transparency. This move follows similar actions in France, Canada,…
Ford Faces $165 Million Penalty Over Delayed Rearview Camera Recall
Ford Motor Company has agreed to pay up to $165 million in penalties after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found the automaker failed to promptly address a recall…
AMD Cuts Workforce by 4 Percent as Competition in AI Chip Market Heats Up
AMD is set to reduce its workforce by 4%, translating to approximately 1,000 employees, as part of a strategic move to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip…
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…