Hong Kong Innovator John Fan Set to Transform AI Smart Glasses Industry
John Fan Chin-Chiang, a notable figure in the development of mini displays for the US military, is now shifting his focus to smart glasses. His Hong Kong-based company, Solos Technology,…
Chinese Team Leverages Quantum Technology to Track Electrons in Superconductors
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a quantum computer capable of simulating the movement of electrons in solid-state materials. This achievement could pave the way for applications that surpass…
Intel Addresses Critical Instability Issues Amid Growing Concerns
Intel has finally provided an update on the instability issues affecting its 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs. An update posted by Thomas Hannaford, Intel’s communications manager, attributes the instability to an…
Microsoft Challenges FTC’s “Degraded” Label on Game Pass
Microsoft has responded to the FTC’s claims about its Game Pass subscription changes, following its acquisition of Activision. The FTC filed a motion stating that Microsoft’s recent price increase and…
Philippines Begins Phasing Out Offshore Gaming Hubs
The Philippines’ gaming regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), announced on Tuesday that it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms. This move is in response to…
Japanese Supermarkets Use AI to Boost Staff Smiles and Speech Tones
Japanese supermarket chain AEON has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) system to evaluate and standardize employees’ smiles, reigniting discussions about workplace harassment. On July 1, AEON announced it had become…
Next Year’s iPhones to Miss Out on TSMC’s Advanced 2nm Chips
A well-known leaker, known as 手机晶片达人 or “mobile phone chip expert,” has dismissed claims that next year’s iPhones will feature 2nm chips from TSMC. In a post on Weibo, the…
Nvidia Gears Up to Launch Cutting-Edge AI Chip Tailored for China Market
Nvidia is working on a version of its new flagship AI chips for the China market that complies with current U.S. export controls, according to three sources familiar with the…
Malaysia Celebrates Its Second Unicorn: Biotech Giant ALPS Global Holdings Bhd Sets Sights on NASDAQ
Malaysia has marked an achievement as ALPS Global Holding Bhd (ALPS) reaches unicorn status, according to Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Chang Lih Kang. This makes ALPS the country’s…
China Trade Fears Trigger $500 Billion Loss in Chip Stocks
The semiconductor industry faced a significant setback on Wednesday, losing over $500 billion in stock market value. This marks the worst session for the sector since 2020, triggered by reports…
CrowdStrike Meltdown Forces Microsoft to Launch Emergency Windows Repair Tool
On a disruptive Friday, 8.5 million Windows devices were brought to a standstill by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This update precipitated widespread system crashes, commonly known as…
X is Testing a New Feature to Block Links in Replies to Tackle Spam
X, formerly known as Twitter, is developing a feature aimed at reducing spam by allowing users to block links in replies to their posts, Engadget discovered. This update, revealed by…
Illicit Chip Flows to Russia Decline, But China and Hong Kong Persist as Key Transshipment Hubs
Semiconductors and other restricted goods shipped through China and Hong Kong to support Russia’s war efforts have decreased by a fifth this year, according to previously undisclosed U.S. Commerce Department…
Byju’s Founder Confronts Crisis Amid Ed-Tech Giant’s Collapse
Byju Raveendran, an Indian mathematics whiz who rose from teacher to startup billionaire, is now facing his toughest challenge yet. His education technology company, Byju‘s, has seen its valuation plummet…
Microsoft’s AI-Powered Designer App Now Available on iOS and Android
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that its AI-powered Designer app is officially out of preview and available to all users on iOS and Android. The app, similar to Canva, allows users…
TTT Models Poised to Revolutionize Generative AI Landscape
After years of dominance by transformers, the AI community is actively searching for new architectures to overcome their limitations. Transformers are central to models like OpenAI’s Sora, Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s…
Apple Vision Pro Unveils New Immersive Content Featuring NBA Stars, The Weeknd, and More
Apple has announced a fresh lineup of immersive video content for its Vision Pro headset, offering viewers a 180-degree viewing experience. This immersive content includes exclusive footage from the 2024…
Ubisoft Pushes Back Mobile Releases for Rainbow Six and The Division
Ubisoft has announced delays for the mobile versions of its popular franchises, Rainbow Six and The Division, pushing their release until at least April 2025. This update was shared in…
UK Government Sets Sights on Regulating Advanced AI Models
Britain’s newly elected Labour government announced plans to explore effective regulation of artificial intelligence models. However, they stopped short of proposing specific laws. In a speech on Wednesday, King Charles…
Over 40% of Japanese Companies Lack AI Implementation Plans
A recent Reuters survey conducted by Nikkei Research has revealed that nearly 25% of Japanese companies have integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations. However, over 40% of businesses have…