YouTube is Testing a Floating Play Something Button to Pick Videos For You
YouTube is testing a floating “Play Something” button that picks a random video for users. Spotted by 9to5Google in the Android app, the feature resembles Google’s “I’m Feeling Lucky” button…
Seoul Semiconductor Wins German Court Case Against Signify
A German court has mandated the recall and destruction of certain products from Signify, a Netherlands-based lighting manufacturer, for infringing patents held by South Korea’s Seoul Semiconductor. The ruling, announced…
Nvidia Is Betting Big on Robotics, and Jetson Thor Is Its Next Move
Nvidia is leaning into robotics as it looks to expand beyond its dominant AI chip business. The company plans to launch Jetson Thor, a new compact computer designed for humanoid…
Tesla Explores HBM4 Chips from Samsung and SK Hynix for Its Dojo Supercomputer
Tesla is diving into the next frontier of AI hardware, exploring HBM4 memory chips from South Korean giants Samsung and SK Hynix to supercharge its custom-built Dojo supercomputer. According to…
Japan Airlines Overcomes Cyberattack to Resume Ticket Sales
Japan Airlines Co. (JAL) announced the resumption of ticket sales for both domestic and international flights following a system malfunction attributed to a cyberattack on Thursday morning. The airline confirmed…
Honda Nissan Partnership Could Challenge BYD’s Global Dominance
Honda Motor Co’s proposed acquisition of Nissan Motor Co could provide the scale needed to challenge China’s BYD Co, sales data revealed Wednesday. The move highlights mounting pressure on Japanese…
Xiaomi Opens Its First Directly Managed Store in Singapore
Xiaomi has officially launched its first directly managed store in Singapore, located in Funan, on December 21, 2024. This marks a departure from its earlier distributor-operated outlets, as Xiaomi Singapore…
Hackers Use Chrome Extensions to Steal User Data
Hackers injected malicious code into multiple Chrome extensions this month, exploiting a phishing campaign to breach developer accounts. Cyberhaven, a cybersecurity company whose extension was compromised, confirmed the incident began…
Every Portable Device in the EU Now Requires USB-C Ports
The European Union has officially made USB-C the standard for charging and data transfer on small and medium-sized portable devices. Starting now, any new smartphones, tablets, headphones, gaming consoles, and…
CES 2025 Brings AMD, NVIDIA, and Hyundai to the Las Vegas Spotlight
Tech enthusiasts and innovators are gearing up for CES 2025, set to kick off shortly after New Year’s Day in Las Vegas. The annual tech extravaganza promises an exciting lineup…
Japan Airlines Faces Cyberattack Delays Flights
Japan Airlines experienced a cyberattack on Thursday, causing disruptions to some domestic and international flights. The incident began at 7:24 a.m. (2224 GMT), impacting both internal and external systems, according…
Global Production Slows for Toyota Despite Rising Sales
Toyota Motor Corp. revealed that its global production dropped for the 10th consecutive month in November, manufacturing 869,230 vehicles—a 6.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. Despite this…
Apple Teases Mystery Event for Apple TV+ on January 4–5
Apple has teased an upcoming Apple TV+ event set for January 4 and 5, as reported by MacRumors. In a series of social media posts, the company encouraged viewers to…
WuXi AppTec Offloads Gene Therapy Unit Amid Rising US Restrictions
WuXi AppTec, a prominent Chinese company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has announced the sale of its cell and gene therapy manufacturing unit, WuXi Advanced Therapies, to U.S.-based private…
India’s Satellite Constellation Plan Gains Interest from 30 Companies
India’s initiative to establish home-grown Earth observation (EO) satellite constellations has drawn interest from 30 companies, marking a significant step in reducing dependence on foreign data for critical applications like…
China’s Dahua Technology Ends Xinjiang Projects
China’s Zhejiang Dahua Technology, a leading video surveillance equipment manufacturer, announced its decision to exit five government projects in the Xinjiang region. According to a filing on Monday with the…
China’s CATL Launches EV Chassis With Safety as the Key Feature
China’s CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, has unveiled an EV chassis designed to prioritize safety. The platform, called “Panshi” (or “Bedrock”), can reportedly endure a frontal impact…
Spotify Denies Drake’s Claims of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Streams
Spotify has responded sharply to legal claims by Drake, who alleged the streaming platform and Universal Music Group (UMG) artificially boosted Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The platform dismissed…
Chinese EV Maker Nio Debuts Firefly Cars to Challenge Mini and Smart
Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has unveiled its Firefly-branded small car, designed to compete with BMW’s Mini and Mercedes-Benz’s Smart. The announcement, made by CEO William Li at…
Growth in China’s Foldable Smartphone Market Slows This Year
China’s foldable smartphone market is losing momentum in shipment growth, according to Counterpoint Research. While the country is projected to account for over half of global foldable handset shipments in…