Samsung Opens New Research Lab for Next-Gen 3D DRAM Development
Samsung has created a new research lab in the United States to focus on developing next-generation three-dimensional (3D) DRAM, industry sources said on Sunday.
Google’s Latest AI Lumiere Creates 5-Second Videos from Still Images
Google has introduced a new video generation AI model called Lumiere that uses a new diffusion model called Space-Time-U-Net, or STUNet. Lumiere creates 5-second videos in one process instead of putting smaller still frames together. This technology figures out where things are in a video...
NASA Prepares for Humanity’s First Return to Moon in Over 50 Yrs
In December 1972, the US successfully attempted its last crewed moon landing with Apollo 17, the 11th and final mission of NASA's Apollo program.
Musk’s X to Finally Hire 100 Employees for Content Moderation Team
Elon Musk-run X is reportedly hiring 100 full-time employees for a new trust and safety office in Austin, Texas, after Musk had disbanded the trust and safety teams globally after acquiring the company.
China Smartphone Sales up 6.6% in Q4 2023 After 10 Quarters of Decline
China’s smartphone sales bottomed out in Q4 2023, increasing 6.6 percent YoY to mark the first quarterly YoY growth after 10 consecutive quarters of YoY declines, according to Counterpoint’s Market Pulse Service.
What Does the ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ Button Do in Google Search?
Imagine you're typing away in the Google search bar, and instead of hitting the conventional "Google Search" button, you decide to embrace the spontaneity of the moment and click on "I'm Feeling Lucky." What happens next is a little bit of search magic.
Social Media Platform X Blocks Taylor Swift Searches
X (formerly Twitter), owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has blocked searches for Taylor Swift after deepfake images went viral on the platform.
Global Chip Revenues Decline 8.8% in 2023: Report
The global semiconductor industry’s revenue declined 8.8 percent in 2023 due to a slowdown in enterprise and consumer spending.
AI Apps, Smart Homes Raise Cybersecurity Threats for Kids: Report
Artificial Intelligence-based apps, online games, smart homes -- all could increase your children’s risk of cyber attacks, according to a report on Saturday.
Very Concerning: Elon Musk on New Apple App Store Changes in EU
X owner Elon Musk on Saturday joined the debate around Apple’s App Store changes in the European Union (EU) ahead of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in March, saying these changes are “very concerning”.
NASA Spacecraft Spots Japan’s Moon Lander on Lunar Surface
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft has spotted Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) that landed on the lunar surface last week.
Spotify CEO Calls Apple’s New EU App Store Changes ‘Extortion’
Swedish music streaming service Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek has criticized Apple's proposed App Store changes ahead of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), saying the changes are "at best vague and misleading" and a "new low for the company".
Fossil Group to Stop Making Smartwatches, Gen 6 to Be the Last
Fossil Group has announced to stop making smartwatches and the Gen 6 series will be the last of its wearable devices.
Taylor Swift Deepfakes: White House Seeks Law, Nadella Says It’s ‘Alarming’
The White House has pitched for legislation to protect people from deepfakes generated by AI after the spread of fake photos of Taylor Swift went viral on social media this week.
Russian Hackers Which Hit Microsoft Also Targeted Other Organizations
Russian hackers who hacked Microsoft's corporate email accounts, including those of the company's "senior leadership team and employees", also targeted other organizations, the tech giant has revealed.
Microsoft Teams Suffers Mega Outage, Company Says Fixing
Microsoft Teams experienced a mega outage in several parts of the world, and the company saw “significant improvements or full remediation in many of the Teams features affected by this incident” after hours.
Samsung Replaces Google AI with Baidu AI on Galaxy S24 Devices in China
Samsung will not use Galaxy AI features in its Galaxy S24 lineup in China and would instead rely upon Chinese tech giant Baidu’s Ernie AI, owing to Google’s limited presence in the country.
UK Regulator Launches Antitrust Probe into $19 Billion Vodafone-Three UK Merger
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Friday launched a formal probe into the proposed $19 billion merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchison-owned Three UK.
NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Mission Ends After Suffering Rotor Damage
NASA's history-making Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, the first aircraft on another world that flew on the Red Planet for more than three years, has ended its mission after suffering rotor damage on its last -- the 72nd -- flight.
Intel Reports $15.4 Billion in Revenue in Q4, Profit Reaches $2.66 Billion
Intel has registered $15.4 billion in revenue in its fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023, up 10 percent year-over-year (YoY).
