Samsung is set to showcase its latest innovation at CES 2024—the Flex four-door refrigerator with AI Family Hub+. This smart fridge introduces an internal chamber integrated with artificial intelligence, transforming it into a culinary assistant that develops recipes based on users' current stock or dietary preferences. The refrigerator, building on a similar 2023 model, boasts an upgraded Vision AI feature…
Volkswagen Group, encompassing renowned brands like Audi and Porsche, has officially confirmed its shift to Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for electric vehicle charging. This decision follows the footsteps of other major automakers, solidifying the trend towards standardization in the EV industry. VW announced its commitment to adopting Tesla's charging standard, aiming to implement an adapter solution for existing…
In a significant setback for tech giant Apple, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has rejected the company's plea to postpone the ban on the sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The ban, initiated in October following a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo, has compelled Apple to pull these smartwatches from shelves. Apple's…
Canalys Research warns of a looming electronic waste crisis as Microsoft signals the end of support for its Windows 10 operating system, risking the disposal of a staggering 240 million PCs. Despite potential functionality in these devices post-support, Canalys highlights the diminished demand for gadgets without security updates, potentially driving owners to discard them. Microsoft's declared termination of Windows 10…
Apple Inc. is intensifying the production of its groundbreaking mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, with a planned launch in February. Operational facilities in China have been operating at full capacity for weeks, aiming to have customer-ready units by the end of January and hit retail markets the following month. An email to software developers on Wednesday urging readiness for Vision Pro…
Financial giant JP Morgan has put forth a prediction that Ethereum (ETH) will outshine Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024. Despite the looming halving event for Bitcoin, which typically results in a reduction of circulating tokens, JP Morgan remains cautiously optimistic about Ethereum's potential ascent. JP Morgan's analysts have cited concerns over "excessive optimism" surrounding Bitcoin in the coming year. They underscore…
IBM is set to acquire Software AG's two cutting-edge enterprise integration platforms for a hefty €2.13 billion. This transformative acquisition targets Software AG's StreamSets and webMethods platforms, integral components of the newly introduced Super Ipaas business. Software AG's Super Ipaas business, launched in October, encompasses these two platforms renowned for their prowess in application integration, application programming interface (API) management,…
Dutch chip equipment manufacturer ASML and tech giant Samsung Electronics have announced a joint investment of 1 trillion South Korean won ($760 million) to establish a cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing plant in South Korea. The strategic alliance was unveiled during the four-day visit of South Korean President Yoon Sook-Yeol to the Netherlands, aiming to fortify a robust "semiconductor alliance" between the…
TikTok has surged past traditional non-gaming mobile applications, amassing a staggering $10 billion in user spending across the Apple App Store and Google Play. Data.ai's latest report reveals that the short video platform, boasting 1 billion monthly active users in 2021, now stands alongside gaming giants in the realm of consumer spending. The mobile app entered 2023 with an impressive…
Google has officially launched Gemini, its groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence model, dismissing recent speculations about its postponement. Gemini boasts unparalleled multimodal reasoning capabilities, positioning itself as Google's most robust AI model to date, tailored for diverse use cases—Ultra, Pro, and Nano—capable of seamless operation across data centers to mobile devices. The rollout of Gemini integrates with Bard's AI assistant in…
