Mistral Debuts Codestral, Its First Code-Focused AI Model
Mistral, the Paris-based AI startup, has launched Codestral, its first code-centric large language model (LLM). Codestral, a 22B parameter model now available under a non-commercial license, caters to a variety…
Didi Global Reports First Quarter Loss Amid Decline in Xpeng Income
BEIJING – Didi Global, China’s leading ride-hailing company, has announced a net loss for the first quarter of 2024, following two consecutive quarters of profitability. The company attributed the loss…
UK Researchers Use VR Games to Improve Deaf Children’s Speech Comprehension
Innovative research from the UK suggests virtual reality (VR) games could significantly improve the speech comprehension abilities of deaf children. A recent initiative called Bears (Both Ears) utilizes VR gaming…
New Samsung Chip Division Head Commits to Overcoming AI Era Challenges
SEOUL, May 30 – Samsung Electronics has appointed Young Hyun Jun as the new head of its chip division, urging staff to unite in a collective effort to reclaim the…
Singapore Advocates for Sustainable Data Centers Amid Rising AI Energy Demands
SINGAPORE — As the explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI) strains energy resources, Singapore is pushing forward with a robust plan for green data centers. The city-state launched a comprehensive…
Tumblr Communities Feature Now Available in Open Beta
Tumblr, the blogging site with a history of multiple acquisitions, has now launched its “Communities” feature in open beta, as announced by the Tumblr Labs division. This new feature represents…
Opera Incorporates Google’s Gemini into Its Browser
Opera has enhanced its browser capabilities by integrating Google’s Gemini AI models into its Aria AI assistant. This development allows users to access more current information and receive responses in…
Tencent hits new success with ‘Dungeon and Fighter’ mobile game
Tencent Holdings‘ latest mobile game “Dungeon and Fighter: Origin” has swiftly become the top-selling app on Apple’s App Store in China, surpassing the company’s other flagship games. Launched on May…
Archer and Kakao Mobility to Launch Innovative Electric Air Taxis in South Korea by 2026
In a significant stride towards revolutionizing urban transportation, Archer Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with Kakao Mobility, a leading ride-hailing and parking company, to introduce electric air taxi flights…
Microsoft Boosts Edge with Speedier Menus
In an era where the speed of digital tools can significantly impact productivity, Microsoft has taken a proactive step to address browser efficiency by enhancing the speed of its Edge…
Google Confirms Authenticity of 2,500 Leaked Search Documents
Google has acknowledged the authenticity of a vast collection of 2,500 leaked internal documents that detail the data it collects, some of which may influence its search ranking algorithm. This…
PwC to Become OpenAI’s Top ChatGPT Enterprise Client
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced a significant partnership with OpenAI, becoming the largest customer and first reseller of OpenAI’s enterprise product. PwC plans to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise, the advanced version…
Indonesia Investigates Lazada and Shopee for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices
The Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) has launched an investigation into the local operations of Shopee and Lazada, two leading e-commerce platforms, over concerns of potential monopolistic practices. In an official…
Spotify Reverses Course, Offers Refunds for Discontinued Car Thing
Spotify has initiated a refund process for its Car Thing device, which is set to become non-functional by December 9, 2024. It was announced last week that all Car Thing…
YouTube’s Playables Catalog Now Open to All Users
YouTube is broadening its service offerings with a new feature named “Playables,” an extensive catalog of free, lightweight games now accessible within the YouTube app and on its homepage for…
Nvidia, the AI powerhouse, sees its market value approaching that of Apple.
Nvidia‘s shares rallied around 6% on Tuesday to hit a record high, positioning the AI chipmaker’s stock market value just $100 billion shy of overtaking Apple in a significant reshuffle…
Anthropic Recruits Former OpenAI Safety Lead to Spearhead New AI Safety Team
Jan Leike, who recently resigned from OpenAI while publicly questioning the company’s AI safety approach, has now joined Anthropic, a competitor of OpenAI, to head a new team dedicated to…
Apple’s iPhone Shipments in China Surge by 52% Amid Strong Rebound
Apple Inc.’s iPhone witnessed a significant rebound in China last month, with shipments increasing by an impressive 52%, bolstered by a series of discounts from retail partners. This resurgence in…
Semi CEO says India Requires Diverse Suppliers for Chip Industry Success
India must attract a more diverse array of semiconductor suppliers to develop a robust chip industry, according to Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of the influential trade association Semi. During…
Apple triumphs in China’s legal battle over App Store fees.
A Chinese court has dismissed a case filed by a local consumer against Apple Inc’s commission fees for purchases via its App Store, offering the US technology giant some relief…