ByteDance Collaborates with Broadcom on Advanced AI Chip Development
June 24, 2024 – Beijing: In a strategic move to secure its position in the competitive AI landscape, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is collaborating with U.S. chip designer…
Intel’s Innovative Lunar Lake CPUs Progressing as Planned
Santa Clara, CA – In the ever-evolving world of processors, Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs have become a focal point for technology enthusiasts and industry watchers. Rumors of delays have…
TikTok Mounts First Amendment Challenge Against US Ban Law
TikTok has initiated a challenge against a new U.S. law that potentially bans the social media platform, arguing that it violates the First Amendment. The company has presented hundreds of…
Chinese Automakers Embrace Livestreaming to Refresh Industry Image
In a dramatic shift spurred by the fierce competition in China’s automotive sector, veteran executives from established car companies are increasingly turning to livestreaming to promote sales. This trend highlights…
U.S. Imposes Ban on Kaspersky Software
The U.S. government, through the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software, effective from July 20. This measure is…
Farmers Profit from Water Savings with Kilimo’s Help
Kilimo, a startup focused on optimizing water usage in agriculture, has developed a method that not only conserves water but also financially rewards farmers who reduce their water consumption. According…
New York Implements Ban on ‘Addictive Feeds’ for Teens
New York has enacted new legislation aimed at curbing the potential harms associated with social media usage among minors. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for…
California Governor Aims to Ban Smartphones in Schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom has committed to implementing restrictions on smartphone use in schools, with the goal of enhancing educational focus by reducing digital distractions. In a statement on Tuesday,…
Apple’s Vision Pro Team Reportedly Working on Lower-Cost Headset
Apple’s current strategic direction appears to pivot from its high-end Vision Pro VR headset towards the development of a more cost-effective model, in response to underwhelming sales figures for the…
Netflix House to Open in Texas and Pennsylvania in 2025
Netflix announced plans to open two “Netflix House” entertainment complexes in 2025, located in Dallas, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The announcement was made on Netflix’s official Tudum blog,…
The language learning app Speak raises a huge $20 million and doubles its valuation.
San Francisco, CA – Speak, an AI-powered language learning app, has seen remarkable growth since its launch in South Korea in 2019. The app, designed to enhance language proficiency through…
Meta Opens Threads API to All Developers
Meta has officially made the Threads API available to all developers, marking a significant expansion in the tools accessible to those looking to integrate with Meta’s platforms. Initially introduced in…
PayPal Ventures leads a $20M investment in Gynger, facilitating ‘buy now, pay later’ options for tech purchases.
New York – Gynger, a platform specializing in providing capital to companies for technology purchases, has secured $20 million in a Series A funding round led by PayPal Ventures, as…
EU Delays Decision on Scanning Encrypted Messages
European Union officials have postponed discussions on a controversial proposal that could mandate messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Signal to scan uploaded images and links to detect child sexual…
Former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever Starts New AI Company
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, is launching a new AI venture named Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI). This startup is singularly focused on developing a safe and…
Singaporean workers are global leaders in using generative AI at work
Singapore – In a groundbreaking revelation, a global survey conducted by UiPath, a leading business automation company, has highlighted Singaporean Millennials and Gen Z workers as pioneers in the adoption…
Tencent Pulls DnF Mobile from Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo App Stores
Tencent Holdings has withdrawn its newly released game, Dungeon & Fighter (DnF) Mobile, from the app stores of Huawei Technologies, Oppo, and Vivo due to the expiration of their contracts.…
AMD drives the latest AI-enabled smart parking solution in Singapore
Singapore – AMD has collaborated with Sun Singapore Systems Pte. Ltd., a prominent provider of smart parking solutions in Singapore, to unveil an innovative AI-powered parking system. Leveraging AMD Zynq…
Amazon Faces Hefty Fine for California Labor Law Violations
Amazon is facing a hefty fine of nearly $6 million from the California Labor Commissioner for not properly informing its warehouse workers about their expected work quotas. The $5,901,700 penalty…
EU’s Chat Control Law Could Break Privacy With Encrypted Message Scans
The European Union is currently considering a contentious law known as the chat control law, which aims to combat child sex abuse material (CSAM) by mandating the scanning of encrypted…