Industry Leader Advocates Broader Scope for European Chips Act Revision
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) has urged the European Commission to expand its semiconductor strategy to include “foundational and legacy” chips, citing the region’s established expertise in these technologies.…
YouTube Shorts Expands Dream Screen with AI Video Backgrounds
YouTube has upgraded its Dream Screen feature for Shorts, introducing AI-generated video backgrounds. Announced Thursday, the update enables creators to transform text prompts into animated video settings, leveraging Google DeepMind’s…
China’s Wealthiest Man Demands Apology from ByteDance Founder
Zhong Shanshan, the founder of Nongfu Spring Co. and China’s richest individual, has openly criticized two of the country’s tech giants, PDD Holdings Inc. and ByteDance Ltd., blaming them for…
Threads Makes Big Changes to Prioritize Accounts You Follow
Meta’s Threads is finally doing what users have been asking for—showing them more of what they actually want to see. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that Threads’ algorithm is being…
Baidu’s Revenue Slumps as AI Strategy Faces Hurdles
Baidu Inc., a Chinese pioneer in artificial intelligence, reported a 3% decline in revenue for the third quarter, marking its steepest drop in over two years. The company attributed the…
WhatsApp Launches Voice Message Transcripts
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to transcribe voice messages into text, a convenience for those in noisy environments or situations where listening isn’t an option. Announced…
Amazon Launches Echo Show 21 Smart Display
Amazon has unveiled the Echo Show 21, its largest and most advanced smart display yet, equipped with a suite of new features aimed at improving both entertainment and functionality. Sporting…
Alibaba Takes on Rivals with E-Commerce Reshuffle
Alibaba Group is consolidating its domestic and international e-commerce operations into a unified business unit to counter increasing competition, according to a Thursday stock exchange filing. The move marks the…
Indian Quick-Commerce Giant Zepto Raises $350M
Zepto has secured $350 million in its third funding round in six months, cementing its position as a leading player in India’s burgeoning quick-commerce sector. The Mumbai-based startup, which plans…
Threads Takes Aim at Bluesky with Custom Feed Rollout
Meta has officially rolled out custom feeds for Threads, following a swift testing phase that began just last week. The feature, now available to all users, enables greater personalization by…
American Airlines Tackles Line Cutting with New Boarding Tech
American Airlines has introduced a new solution to stop boarding line cutters, and it comes with a distinct sound. As reported by CNBC, the airline’s latest system emits a two-tone…
Five Charged for Phishing Attacks on US Companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged five individuals believed to be part of the Scattered Spider hacking group, accusing them of orchestrating a series of phishing and hacking…
Meta Brings HD Video Calls, AI Backgrounds, and More to Messenger
Meta has rolled out an update for Messenger, introducing HD video calls, AI-generated backgrounds, and enhanced messaging options. These new features aim to elevate the app’s video and audio calling…
Indonesia Considers Apple’s Offer to Lift iPhone 16 Restrictions
Indonesia will review a US$100 million investment proposal from Apple Inc. as the tech giant aims to reverse the government’s ban on iPhone 16 sales. The Ministry of Industry announced…
Toyota Develops Self-Pressurizer to Boost Cold Hydrogen Vehicle Efficiency
Toyota has unveiled a novel innovation for liquid hydrogen vehicles aimed at enhancing efficiency and minimizing fuel loss. The new system, showcased during the Super Taikyu Series 2024 race, incorporates…
OpenAI Wants to Teach Teachers About AI, But Not Everyone Is On Board
OpenAI wants teachers to get comfortable with AI. The company has partnered with Common Sense Media to launch a free online course designed to help K-12 educators understand and integrate…
Japan’s Kioxia to List with $5 Billion Market Value
Bain-backed Kioxia, a major player in the global chip market, is set to receive listing approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Friday, two unnamed sources revealed. With an indicative…
Nvidia Predicts Surging Sales for Next-Gen Blackwell Chips
Nvidia revealed that its next-generation Blackwell chips are expected to surpass earlier sales projections, signaling robust demand from AI developers. Following a quarter where Nvidia’s revenue nearly doubled, CEO Jensen…
OpenAI Engineers Accidentally Delete Data in in New York Times Lawsuit
OpenAI inadvertently erased crucial evidence tied to a high-profile lawsuit brought by The New York Times and other news outlets, according to court documents filed Wednesday. The data loss complicates…
Indian News Agency ANI Takes OpenAI to Court Over AI Training Dispute
Indian news agency ANI has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging that the company used ANI’s proprietary content without authorization to train its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed in…