China Extends Welcome as Apple Strengthens Market Position
China has welcomed Apple Inc.’s intention to expand its presence within the Chinese market, according to Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. In a recent meeting with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, Wang…
EU and China Agree to Continue Talks on Electric Vehicle Tariff Alternatives
The European Union and China have agreed to proceed with additional technical discussions in the coming days to explore alternatives to imposing tariffs on China-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs). Both the…
OpenAI Won’t Launch ‘Orion’ Model This Year
OpenAI has confirmed it won’t release a highly anticipated AI model, code-named “Orion,” before year-end, countering speculation on its product roadmap. A company spokesperson clarified to TechCrunch, “We don’t have…
Apple Claims Small Win in Masimo Smartwatch Patent Case
A federal jury awarded Apple a nominal $250 in damages in its ongoing legal battle with Masimo, the medical technology company. Apple’s lawsuit centered on claims that Masimo’s earlier smartwatch…
WeRide Gains Momentum in U.S. Market After Successful Nasdaq Launch
Shares of China’s self-driving technology company WeRide surged by 19% in its debut on the Nasdaq on Friday. Following an initial public offering (IPO) and private placement that raised $440.5…
Google’s Project Jarvis May Soon Take Over Your Browser
Google is reportedly preparing to unveil a new artificial intelligence (AI) project, codenamed “Jarvis,” which aims to automate routine tasks within a web browser by the end of the year.…
Instagram Lowers Video Quality for Less-Viewed Posts
Instagram is now reducing video quality for posts that don’t sustain high view counts, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri. During a recent AMA session, Mosseri addressed why some videos…
Chinese Hackers Allegedly Access Phones Linked to U.S. Presidential Campaigns
Chinese hackers reportedly targeted phones connected to Kamala Harris’s campaign, a source familiar with the matter revealed on Friday. Hackers accessed Verizon’s network to target devices associated with individuals supporting…
Nvidia Tops Apple to Become World’s Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has claimed the title of the world’s most valuable company, temporarily surpassing Apple on Friday after a historic stock rally driven by extraordinary demand for its artificial intelligence (AI)…
Singapore Airport Cuts Immigration Time to 10 Seconds Using Biometric Scanning
Singapore’s Changi Airport has significantly accelerated its immigration process, allowing travelers to clear in just 10 seconds using advanced facial recognition and iris biometric technology. According to a statement released…
Bluesky Raises $15M, Sticks to Fairness With Upcoming Premium Plan
Bluesky, a decentralized social media app, has announced a $15 million Series A funding round as it works on introducing a new subscription service. This funding follows an $8 million…
Intel Wins Overturning of €1bn Fine in EU Competition Case
Intel has won a significant victory in its long-running legal battle to overturn a €1.06bn (£880m) fine imposed by the European Commission for allegedly abusing its market dominance in the…
Roblox to Launch New Child Safety Controls Next Month
Roblox is introducing significant changes to enhance child safety and give parents more control over their children’s activities on the platform. Starting next month, these updates will implement a range…
Rivian Faces Scrutiny After Reports of Serious Injuries at Factory
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian‘s factory in Normal, Illinois, has amassed 16 serious safety violations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within a 21-month period, according to a report…
Apple Invites Security Experts to Hack Its AI Servers with Bounties Up to $1 Million
Apple is offering security researchers up to $1 million to uncover vulnerabilities in its Private Cloud Compute, a new server system that will handle complex generative AI tasks for its…
Adobe Fresco Makes All Previously Paid Features Free for Everyone
Adobe has made its painting app, Adobe Fresco, entirely free, allowing users to access previously paywalled features without any cost. Originally launched nearly five years ago at $10 a year,…
OpenAI Plans to Release Orion AI Model by December
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to release its next major AI model, codenamed Orion, by December 2024. Unlike previous models such as GPT-4o and o1, Orion will not be immediately available…
China Welcomes Tesla and HSBC in New Telecom Service Pilot
Tesla and HSBC are leading the way in a new pilot programme launched by China that allows foreign firms to independently operate data centres and provide telecom services. The programme,…
LinkedIn Fined €310 Million by EU for Data Privacy Violations
LinkedIn has been fined €310 million ($335 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for improperly using members’ personal data in targeted advertising, a violation of the European Union’s General…
UK Regulator Launches Formal Investigation into Alphabet’s Anthropic Investment
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun a formal investigation into Alphabet’s $2.3 billion investment in Anthropic, an AI startup known for its Claude chatbot. The CMA is…