Alibaba and Tencent Surge as Beijing Stimulus Boosts Tech Stocks to 13-Month High
Chinese tech stocks saw a notable surge this week, with companies like Alibaba and Tencent hitting levels not seen in over a year. This rally comes on the heels of…
Google and Roblox Launch New Game to Teach Internet Safety
Google has partnered with Roblox to launch a new gaming world designed to teach kids how to navigate the internet safely. The initiative, called Be Internet Awesome World, introduces players…
Google Maps Cracks Down on Businesses Posting Fake Reviews
Google Maps has ramped up its efforts to tackle fake reviews on its platform by introducing new restrictions and warnings for business profiles involved in such activity. Businesses that violate…
China, South Korea, Taiwan Lead Global Chip Equipment Spending for 2025-2027
China, South Korea, and Taiwan are expected to lead semiconductor manufacturing investments between 2025 and 2027, according to estimates from global industry association SEMI. Semiconductor manufacturers are forecasted to spend…
Disney+ Crackdown on Account Sharing Now in Effect in the US
Disney has announced a new measure aimed at limiting password sharing among its streaming service subscribers, introducing a “Paid Sharing” feature. This comes as part of the company’s broader strategy…
DoNotPay Fined $193K as FTC Takes Action Against AI Legal Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new enforcement initiative called Operation AI Comply, targeting companies that have used artificial intelligence (AI) to support deceptive products and services. As…
Amazon Employees Urge Reversal of New In-Office Work Mandate
Amazon employees are pushing back against CEO Andy Jassy’s decision to enforce a five-day return-to-office (RTO) mandate starting in 2025, expressing dissatisfaction through an anonymous survey, Fortune reports. The internal…
Nintendo Museum Set to Open, Featuring Super Mario and Game Boy History
Nintendo will open a museum next week, showcasing its history and offering fans of “Super Mario,” “The Legend of Zelda,” and the Game Boy a deeper look into the renowned…
Political Consultant Fined $6 Million by FCC for Deepfake Robocalls Featuring President Biden
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined political consultant Steven Kramer $6 million for using deepfake AI technology to create illegal robocalls during the 2024 New Hampshire presidential primaries. These…
Vietnam Confirms SpaceX Plans $15 Billion Investment
SpaceX is considering a $15 billion investment in Vietnam, according to a statement released by the Vietnamese government on Thursday. The announcement followed a meeting between Vietnamese President To Lam…
Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Cloud Licensing Practices
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC) against Microsoft, accusing the company of using anti-competitive practices in its Azure cloud services. The complaint focuses on Microsoft’s…
Micron Forecasts Strong First-Quarter Growth Thanks to AI Chip Demand
Micron Technology‘s stock surged by 14% in after-hours trading following an optimistic first-quarter forecast driven by strong demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The company projects…
Spotify AI Playlists Now Available for Premium Users in the US
Spotify is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music streaming by rolling out the AI Playlist feature for Premium users in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.…
SK Hynix Shares Surge as Latest HBM Chip Production Kicks Off
SK Hynix’s shares surged by more than 9% on Thursday as the South Korean company commenced mass production of its most advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, known as HBM3E. These…
LG Display Agrees to $1.5 Billion Sale of Guangzhou LCD Plant
LG Display has agreed to sell its majority stake in a Guangzhou-based LCD plant to TCL’s CSOT division for 10.8 billion yuan ($1.54 billion). The sale covers LG Display’s 80%…
Rivian Starts Fulfilling $10M Grant Promise Made at IPO
Rivian has disclosed its first $10 million in grants through the Rivian Foundation, fulfilling a commitment made three years ago. This follows the company’s pledge to dedicate 1% of its…
Growing AI Demand May Lead to New Semiconductor Crisis
A surge in demand for semiconductors designed to power artificial intelligence systems, alongside AI-enabled smartphones and laptops, could lead to the next global chip shortage, according to a recent report…
DeepX and LG Join Forces to Power AI in Cars and Consumer Electronics
DeepX, a South Korean AI technology firm, has partnered with LG to bring its advanced AI chips to various industries, including mobile devices, cars, and home appliances. The collaboration is…
Figma Relaunches AI Design Tool First Draft After Apple Controversy
Figma has relaunched its AI-powered design tool, now called “First Draft,” after pulling its original version, Make Designs, which faced criticism for closely resembling Apple’s iPhone weather app. The initial…
PS5 Version of Palworld Launches Worldwide, Except in Japan
Palworld, the action-adventure game developed by Pocketpair, has officially launched on PlayStation 5, following a surprise announcement during Sony’s recent State of Play event. However, the game is notably absent…